USC Aiken seeks to attract and retain a diverse faculty and staff consistent with our diverse student body and the diversity in the surrounding community.
All positions have to be applied for online. Paper applications will not be accepted.
Staff Positions
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Post-Doctoral Researcher, USC Aiken Biology & Geology Position Hire Type: Research Grant Position Position Salary: $48,000 (not including fringes) The Earth Surface Processes Lab is offering a 2-year (24 months) post-doctoral position in the Department of Biology and Geology at USC Aiken beginning July 4, 2023. The post-doc will collaborate with the lead PI (Dr. Sullivan) to conduct field and lab work, field sample processing, data analysis and numerical model development pertaining to an ongoing 5-year externally funded project to study salt-marsh dynamics in the ACE Basin, SC. The post-doc will receive training on a Canberra HPGe Gamma Detector in order to estimate decadal sedimentation rates for three distinct salt marsh sites. Field estimates of yearly and decadal sedimentation rates and observed water level and current velocity time series will be used to develop hydro-morphodynamic models using Delft3D software. Importantly, the post doc will also play a key role in compiling and interpreting data generated by undergraduate students and will work with the PI and undergraduates to prepare manuscripts highlighting research outcomes. They will also present their work at national, regional, and local conferences. The post-doc will have opportunities to build valuable connections in industry through collaborations with the ACE Basin NERR and SCDNR. They will also gain valuable teaching experience by lecturing in lower and upper-level geology courses, leading undergraduate field trips, and teaching lab sections. Moreover, to ensure that the post-doc becomes well-integrated into the department and university culture, they will be invited to join department meetings, faculty assemblies, and weekly department seminar sessions. Minimum Requirements: A PhD in Geological Sciences or related field and proficiency using ArcGIS. Apply online at: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/146484. Application Deadline: June 14, 2023. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. USC Aiken is an AA/EOE. |
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Enrollment Counselor (Stu Srvcs Pro Coord I) (2 positions available), Minimum Salary: $35,568 per year, USC Aiken Office of Admissions The Enrollment Counselor represents USC Aiken in order to increase enrollment by recruiting new students by utilizing CRM, student information system, territory management, and all available resources. Increases prospects and family visits to campus and creates additional student applications for admission. Contributes as part of a results driven team of enrollment management officers and effectively manages assigned territory to increase inquiries, applications, admits, and enrollees. Extensive in-state travel along with some night and weekend work is required. Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree; a valid driver’s license; Employee will travel extensively in-state and work some nights and weekends. Excellent written and oral communication skills required. Must have working knowledge of various Microsoft Office suite software (Word, Outlook, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher), the ability to work with a diverse group of individuals, and the ability to balance priorities are necessary. Preferred requirements include the following: Experience in admissions, orientation, or other student-centered university functions; Strong communication, problem solving, and customer service skills; Strong public presentation skills, involvement/work with student organizations, management of volunteer-based organizations; and/or Experience with higher education technology (CRM and/or student information system). Apply online at: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/146311. Application deadline: June 20, 2023. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. USC Aiken is an AA/EOE. |
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Director of Alumni Relations (Alumni/Development Mngr I), Minimum Salary: $51,586 per year, USC Aiken Alumni Relations Under limited supervision, reporting to the Vice Chancellor for Development & Alumni Affairs, the Director of Alumni Relations develops and coordinates a comprehensive Alumni Program with the Alumni Board and internal leaders. He/she leads a strategic plan to offer engagement, involvement, and philanthropic activities for the 20,000+ alumni and their families. Bachelor’s degree and 3 years related experience in an area such as alumni development, fundraising, prospect research, or business development. Experience in Blackbaud CRM/Data Management & event planning preferred. Possess the ability to establish good working relationships with alumni, students, donors, businesses and the general public; ability to relate fund raising programs to university goals and objectives. Must be available to work flexible hours and travel, and must be proficient using computers and standardized fundraising software. Must have great public relations skills. Must have experience with balancing and managing the needs of multiple development programs and/or officers. High rate of accuracy; excellent proofreading; high level of concentration. Excellent judgment is required as this employee is often in the field alone and must represent and advance the goals of the University in his/her conduct of personal interactions. Must be available and able to work flexible hours which will require attendance at evening and weekend activities supporting the mission of the University and the Office of University Development. Will often act as host to guests of the University during special events. Apply online at: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/145650. Application deadline: June 12, 2023. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. USC Aiken is an AA/EOE. |
TEMPORARY POSITIONS
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Part-Time Faculty - Mathematics Part-time instructor needed to teach lower-level mathematics courses at University of South Carolina Aiken. Master’s degree in mathematics or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate hours in mathematics. Teaching experience preferred. Send letter of application, resume, graduate, and undergraduate transcripts, and 3 letters of reference to: Dr. Mohammad Hailat, Dept. of Mathematical Sciences, University of South Carolina Aiken, 471 University Pkwy., Aiken SC 29801. Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Ph: 803-641-3446. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. USC Aiken is an AA/EOE. |
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Nursing Adjunct Instructor, USC Aiken School of Nursing (SUMTER location) The University of South Carolina Aiken’s School of Nursing is seeking applicants for a temporary adjunct instructor to work in the SUMTER area to begin August 16, 2023. Employment is semesterly and based on the University’s needs. Required: BSN or Master’s Degree in Nursing required. A minimum of 2 years’ experience as an RN is required, with experience in medical-surgical nursing. Employment responsibilities would include supervising skills labs and clinical experiences for BSN students. Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please complete the online application at https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/142637 and upload the following: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a statement of teaching philosophy. For additional questions, please contact Tina Simenson at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Men and minorities are encouraged to apply. USC Aiken is an AA/EOE. |
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Temporary Faculty (TFAC) Pool – College of Sciences & Engineering, USC Aiken Part-time instructors needed to teach in the following disciplines:
Master’s degree in related field with at least 18 graduate hours in the perspective discipline is required. Teaching experience preferred. Both online and in-person positions may be available. Salary commensurate with education and experience. |
Faculty Positions
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Dean of Library – USC Aiken The University of South Carolina Aiken invites applications and nominations for the position of Library Dean. The Library Dean reports directly to the Provost, and is responsible for strategic leadership, administrative management and supervision of the Gregg-Graniteville Library. Specific responsibilities include:
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USC Aiken continues to diversify its faculty ranks to more closely resemble our student population, approximately 40% of whom are from underrepresented racial or ethnic groups. USC Aiken is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, transgender status, genetics, or protected veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. Review of applications will begin on March 22, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled. To be considered for this position, applicants must apply online at: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/140690 and upload the following with their online application: a letter describing the interest and qualifications for the position, a current CV, statement of philosophy of librarianship, and full contact information for three professional references. Please direct additional questions to Dr. Katie Smith, Search Chair, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Additional materials will be solicited as needed. Finalists must submit official hard-copy transcripts and three signed recommendation letters. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. The University of South Carolina Aiken, a public comprehensive university in the University of South Carolina system, offers undergraduate and master’s degrees to more than 3,900 students in 50 programs of study. USC Aiken, newly recognized as a master’s-granting university, has long been ranked as a top public regional college in the South by U.S. News & World Report’s guide "America’s Best Colleges" with 23 consecutive years ranking among the top three and 15 times as #1. Additionally, USC Aiken was recognized as a Best College for Veterans and a Top Performer in Social Mobility. USC Aiken is South Carolina’s COPLAC institution providing a unique and strong liberal arts core within our degree offerings. We boast students from 35 states and 32 countries. USC Aiken has ten NCAA Division II Athletic programs. Learn more about USC Aiken at www.usca.edu. Situated on 450 acres, USC Aiken is located thirty miles from Augusta, GA (home of the Masters Tournament and Fort Gordon, the home of the US Army Cyber Command), 60 miles from Columbia, SC, and within three hours’ drive of Charleston, SC and the Appalachian Mountains, and four hours’ drive of Coastal South Carolina. Aiken is well known for its southern charm, equestrian life and events, famous thoroughbred horses, historic homes, and the wonderful weather. |
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Instructor of Philosophy—University of South Carolina Aiken The Department of History, Political Science, and Philosophy at the University of South Carolina Aiken (USC Aiken) invites applications for an Instructor of Philosophy to start August 16, 2023. This position primarily serves engineering majors; students minoring in philosophy, pre-law, and religious studies; and general education students. Responsibilities include a 4-4 teaching load in philosophy and religious studies (Engineering Ethics, Introduction to Formal Logic, Introduction to Asian Religions and Philosophies, and additional philosophy and possibly religious studies courses), as well as service to the department, university, profession, and community. The successful candidate will be expected to teach in person every semester, with likely online teaching as well. We seek an individual with:
A Master’s degree in philosophy required by time of application with graduate coursework or relevant experience in religious studies. Strong preference given to candidates with demonstrated experience teaching in both disciplines. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. The Department of History, Political Science, and Philosophy offers B.A. degrees in History and Political Science, along with minors in History, Political Science, Philosophy, Pre-Law, and Religious Studies. We serve approximately sixty majors and all USCA undergraduates through our general education offerings. The department includes eleven full-time faculty members, representing four disciplines. USC Aiken continues to diversify its faculty ranks to more closely resemble our student population, approximately 40% of whom are from underrepresented racial or ethnic groups. USC Aiken is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, transgender status, genetics, or protected veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. Complete applications received by February 15, 2023 will receive full consideration. To be considered for this position, applicants must apply online at: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/137993 and upload the following with their online application: a current CV; cover letter that addresses teaching experience and philosophy, service experience, and commitment to mentoring and teaching diverse students; unofficial graduate transcripts; syllabi for one philosophy course and one Religious Studies course; and full contact information for 3 professional references who can speak to teaching experience. Please direct additional questions to Dr. Elizabeth Georgian, Search Chair, Department of History, Political Science, and Philosophy, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Additional materials will be solicited as needed. The University of South Carolina Aiken, a public comprehensive university in the University of South Carolina system, offers undergraduate and master’s degrees to more than 3,900 students in 50 programs of study. USC Aiken, newly recognized as a master’s-granting university, has long been ranked as a top public regional college in the South by U.S. News & World Report’s guide "America’s Best Colleges" with 23 consecutive years ranking among the top three and 15 times as #1. Additionally, USC Aiken was recognized for being a Best College for Veterans and a Top Performer in Social Mobility. USC Aiken is South Carolina’s COPLAC institution providing a unique and strong liberal arts core within our degree offerings. We boast students from 35 states and 32 countries. USC Aiken has ten NCAA Division II Athletic programs. Learn more about USC Aiken at www.usca.edu. Situated on 450 acres, USC Aiken is located thirty miles from Augusta, GA (home of the Masters Tournament and Fort Gordon, the home of the US Army Cyber Command), 60 miles from Columbia, SC, and within three hours’ drive of Charleston, SC and the Appalachian Mountains, and four hours’ drive of Coastal South Carolina. Aiken is well known for its southern charm, equestrian life and events, famous thoroughbred horses, historic homes, and the wonderful weather. |
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Assistant Professor of Computer Science – Data Science The Department of Computer Science, Engineering, & Mathematics at University of South Carolina Aiken (USC Aiken) offers Bachelor of Science in Applied Computer Science and is in the process of establishing a concentration in data science. Our rapidly growing department invites applications for an Assistant Professor, tenure-track faculty position in computer science to begin on August 16, 2023, with a focus on data science. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in computer science or a related field by August 16, 2023, with expertise and interest in data science; potential for effective teaching at the undergraduate level using engaged learning strategies appropriate to the discipline and level (normal teaching load is 12 hours per semester); and demonstrated scholarly productivity. Successful candidates must have the qualifications and interest in teaching a wide range of data science related courses. Additional experience in other areas such as AI and Cyber is a plus. Candidates are expected to keep an active research group involving undergraduate students and seek external funding. Salary commensurate with qualifications and teaching experience. USC Aiken has the “power of proximity” and is partnering with Fort Gordon (only 20 miles from USC Aiken), the Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) (only 15 miles from USC Aiken), and other South Carolina entities. There are significant synergistic activities that make this position truly unique in South Carolina and throughout the southeast.
This is an exciting opportunity to help grow and shape our computer science program and our partnerships at USC Aiken. Faculty in this position will have the opportunity to collaborate with and develop faculty- student research projects with our industry and government partners. USC Aiken continues to diversify its faculty ranks to more closely resemble our student population, approximately 40% of whom are from underrepresented racial or ethnic groups. USC Aiken is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, transgender status, genetics, or protected veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. The initial screening of applicants will begin December 19, 2022, and continue until the position is filled. Applicants must complete the USC Jobs application online at https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/135482 and upload a) cover letter; b) current curriculum vitae; c) statement of teaching philosophy and teaching interest; d) research statement outlining your proposed research plan; and e) unofficial graduate transcripts. Finalists will be required to submit official hard copy transcripts and three signed recommendation letters. For more information, please contact Dr. Thomas Reid (search committee co-chair) at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Dr. Tieling Chen (search committee co-chair) at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. The University of South Carolina Aiken, a public comprehensive university in the University of South Carolina system, offers undergraduate and master’s degrees to more than 3,900 students in 50 programs of study. USC Aiken, newly recognized as a master’s-granting university, has long been ranked as a top public regional college in the South by U.S. News & World Report’s guide "America’s Best Colleges" with 23 consecutive years ranking among the top three and 15 times as #1. Additionally, USC Aiken was recognized for being a Best College for Veterans and a Top Performer in Social Mobility. USC Aiken is South Carolina’s COPLAC institution providing a unique and strong liberal arts core within our degree offerings. We boast students from 35 states and 32 countries. USC Aiken has ten NCAA Division II Athletic programs. Learn more about USC Aiken at www.usca.edu. Situated on 450 acres, USC Aiken is located thirty miles from Augusta, GA (home of the Masters Tournament and Fort Gordon, the home of the US Army Cyber Command), 60 miles from Columbia, SC, and within three hours’ drive of Charleston, SC and the Appalachian Mountains, and four hours’ drive of Coastal South Carolina. Aiken is well known for its southern charm, equestrian life and events, famous thoroughbred horses, historic homes, and the wonderful weather. |