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Employment Opportunities
CLASSIFIED POSITIONS
Director of Marketing (Public Information Director I), Minimum salary: $40,524 Per Year, Office of Advancement
As a member of the University Advancement Team, the Director of Marketing will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive, integrated communications plan. Knowledge of journalistic and marketing principles, effective use of social media, and strong writing skills to promote the university to the media are required. Graphic/desktop publishing experience preferred. Bachelor's degree and five years of successful higher education or related development/marketing experience is required. Apply on-line at: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=68906. Application Deadline: May 23, 2012. Please submit three letters of reference and samples demonstrating your writing/graphic design capabilities to Dr. Deidre Martin, USCA Office of Advancement, 471 University Parkway, Aiken, SC 29801, USCA is an AA/EOE. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.
Administrative Specialist II, $20,450 per year, University Advancement
Requires a high school diploma and 2 years related work experience, or equivalency. Responsible for entering and maintaining a database of alumni and donors for the USCA Office of University Advancement to include conducting research to track alumni changes. Provide administrative support to the Director of Alumni Relations and the Annual Fund Office. Knowledge of office procedures and excellent computer skills required. Microsoft Office suite experience and experience with database programs preferred. Must be able to work outside of regular office hours for meetings and alumni event purposes. Good interpersonal skills to work with faculty, staff, students, alumni and donors required. Apply on-line at: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=68932. Application Deadline: May 18, 2012. USCA is an AA/EOE. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
TEMPORARY POSITIONS
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UNCLASSIFIED POSITIONS
Assistant Professor of American History
The Department of History, Political Science, and Philosophy at the University of South Carolina Aiken invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in American History to 1865, beginning August 2012. The department seeks broadly trained candidates prepared to teach the first half of the American history survey as well as upper level courses in U.S. History, and upper-division courses in constitutional history. Candidate should not duplicate existing departmental strengths (Atlantic World, African Diaspora, Southern, PanIndian cultures), and may also offer upper-division courses in Colonial America, Early National History, or American Religious History (as appropriate to the successful candidate's specialization). Candidate must demonstrate excellence in teaching, potential for productive scholarship, and have completed a Ph.D. in History at the time of application. Responsibilities include a 4/4 teaching load, including three sections of the U.S. History Survey to 1865, and one upper-division course related to the candidate's field of specialization. Also, the candidate will engage in student advisement, research and productive scholarship, as well as service to the university and to the broader community.
Candidates must apply online at: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=67569, and send: copies of graduate transcripts; three or more letters of reference; and cover letter addressing teaching experience, discussing methodological approaches to teaching U.S. history surveys and describing how the candidate's research focus applies to teaching in upper-division courses. Send materials to: Chair, U.S. History Search; Department of History, Political Science, and Philosophy; University of South Carolina Aiken; 471 University Parkway; Aiken, SC 29801. Review of applications begins November 15, 2011 and will continue until position is filled. Telephone interviews will be scheduled in December; campus interviews in January or later. USCA seeks to attract and retain a diverse faculty consistent with its diverse student body and surrounding community. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. USCA is an AA/EOE.
Assistant Professor of Education (Educational Psychology)
Assistant Professor (tenure track), starting August 16, 2012. Doctorate in Educational Psychology required. Preference will be given to applicants with experience working with students who have exceptional learning needs. Demonstrated effective collaborative and applied research in school settings, grant writing skills, and demonstrated or emerging record of professional publication preferred. Responsibilities include teaching courses in educational psychology, field-based supervision, academic advisement, on-going university and community service, pursuit of grant opportunities, and sustained scholarly activity. Experience working in PDS settings is preferred. Salary commensurate with experience. Apply online at: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=67879 and send hard copies of transcripts, three letters of reference, and supporting documents to Dr. Jeff Priest, School of Education, USCA, 471 University Parkway, Aiken, SC 29801. Salary commensurate with experience. Review of applications begins December 15, 2011 and continues until position is filled. USCA seeks to attract and retain a diverse faculty consistent with its diverse student body and surrounding community. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. USCA, a senior institution in the University of South Carolina System, is an AA/EOE.
Assistant Professor of Education (NCATE/Assessment Coordinator)
Eleven month, Assistant Professor (tenure track), starting August 16, 2012. Requirements include a doctorate in Education (e.g. Educational Psychology, Elementary, Early Childhood, C&I, Science Ed, Math Ed, Literacy, English Ed, Social Studies Ed, Assessment, SPED), minimum 3 years K-12 teaching experience and effective teaching with diverse student populations, and a demonstrated knowledge of assessments and NCATE. Responsibilities include coordinating all assessments as part of the unit's assessment system, coordinating accreditation efforts, supervising the curriculum lab and teaching classes in foundations, area of expertise and/or field-based supervision, academic advisement, ongoing university and community service, pursuit of grant opportunities, and sustained scholarly activity. Apply online at: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=67880 and send hard copies of transcripts, three letters of reference, and supporting documents to Dr. Jeff Priest, School of Education, USCA, 471 University Parkway, Aiken, SC 29801. Salary commensurate with experience. Review of applications begins December 15, 2011 and continues until position is filled. USCA seeks to attract and retain a diverse faculty consistent with its diverse student body and surrounding community. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. USCA, a senior institution in the University of South Carolina System, is an AA/EOE.
Assistant Professor/Instructor of Science Education, School of Education
Full-time faculty position at the Assistant Professor rank (tenure track) or Instructor rank (non-tenure), starting August 16, 2012. Requirements include doctorate in education with specialty in science education; minimum of three years K-12 teaching experience required. Demonstrated effective teaching, collaborative and applied research in school settings, grant writing skills, and demonstrated or emerging record of professional publication preferred. Responsibilities include teaching elementary, middle level, secondary, and graduate level science methods courses, field-based supervision, academic advisement, on-going university and community service, pursuit of grant opportunities, and sustained scholarly activity. Experience working in a PDS setting preferred. Salary commensurate with experience. Apply on-line at: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=65406 and send hard copies of transcripts, three letters of reference, and supporting documents to Dr. Jeff Priest, School of Education, USCA, 471 University Parkway, Aiken, SC 29801. Review of applications will begin immediately and continues until the position is filled. USCA seeks to attract and retain a diverse faculty consistent with its diverse student body and surrounding community. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. USCA is a senior institution in the University of South Carolina System. USCA is an AA/EOE.
Assistant Professor/Instructor of Nursing, School of Nursing
One full-time faculty position (Instructor, non-tenure track/Assistant Professor, tenure track) at the University of South Carolina Aiken School of Nursing beginning August 2012. Qualifications: Doctorate in nursing or related field for tenure track Assistant Professor; Master's degree in Nursing for Instructor; possession of/eligible for an unencumbered South Carolina and Georgia Nursing license. The licenses must be obtained by August 2012. Individuals with geriatric, medical surgical, and/or health assessment nursing experience encouraged to apply. Recent teaching, clinical instruction experience, online teaching, and research experience desirable. Applicants must be physically able to perform all duties required of a clinical instructor in various clinical settings. Apply online at: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=67918. Send transcripts of academic work and three letters of recommendation to Betty Abraham-Settles, Chair, Faculty Search Committee, USC Aiken, 471 University Parkway, Aiken, S.C. 29801. Email: bettya@usca.edu. Review of completed applications begins immediately and continues until position is filled. USCA seeks to attract and retain a diverse faculty consistent with its diverse student body and surrounding community. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. USCA is an AA/EOE.
Assistant Professor of Anthropology
The University of South Carolina Aiken invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor to begin August 2012. Ph.D. in anthropology or a Ph.D. in sociology with at least 18 graduate hours in anthropology is required by August 16, 2012. Candidate will be expected to teach introduction to cultural anthropology. Preference may be given to candidates who are prepared to teach medical anthropology and upper-level courses which can be cross listed with sociology courses. Teaching experience is expected. The academic appointment is housed in the Department of Sociology which serves about 160 majors and offers the B.A. in Sociology. USCA is a predominately undergraduate institution which emphasizes teaching, requires scholarship, and expects service by its faculty and is located in an historic community near Augusta, GA. Faculty typically teach 12 contact hours per week, and the average class size stands at 27. Apply on-line at https://uscjobs.sc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=67983 and attach cover letter, curriculum vita, and unofficial graduate transcripts. Three academic letters of reference should be mailed to Dr. Christine Wernet, Chair, Anthropology Search Committee, USCA, 471 University Parkway, Aiken, SC 29801. Review of applications will begin February 15, 2012 and continue until position is filled. USCA seeks to attract and retain a diverse faculty consistent with its diverse student body and surrounding community. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. USCA is an AA/EOE.
Instruction/Reference Librarian, 12-month Tenure Track Assistant Professorship
Responsibilities: delivery of electronic and traditional reference services; participation in instruction; communication about new resources to faculty, staff, and students; collection development; development of innovative services and user aids; planning and updating of Library web pages; familiarity with emerging technologies. Job requires evening and rotating weekend hours.
Requirements:
- ALA accredited MLS
- Strong commitment to public service and teamwork
- Ability to work collaboratively
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Expertise in the use of traditional and Web-based resources
- Ability to teach in a variety of settings and formats
Preferred:
- Recent academic library experience in reference/electronic resources
Salary: Salary commensurate with experience.
Position will begin as soon as filled. Review of files will begin March 1, 2012, and continue until position is filled. Only complete files will be reviewed. Apply online at: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=68146.
In addition to the on-line application, please submit an electronic copy of your vita and a separate letter of application. Also, please send transcripts and 3 letters of recommendation to Deborah Tritt, Instruction/Reference Librarian Search Committee Chair, Gregg-Graniteville Library, University of South Carolina Aiken, 471 University Pky, Aiken, SC, 29801. USC Aiken seeks to attract and retain a diverse faculty consistent with its diverse student body and surrounding community. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. USCA is an AA/EOE.
Instructor/Assistant Professor/Associate Professor of Nursing, School of Nursing (2nd position)
One full-time faculty position (Instructor/Assistant/Associate Professor) at the University of South Carolina Aiken School of Nursing beginning Fall 2012. Qualifications: Doctorate in nursing or related field for tenure-track Assistant Professor/Associate Professor; Master's degree in Nursing for non-tenure track Instructor; possession of/eligible for an unencumbered South Carolina and Georgia Nursing license. The licenses must be obtained by August 16, 2012. Individuals with geriatric, medical surgical, psychiatric/mental health or health assessment nursing experience encouraged to apply. Recent teaching, clinical experience, online teaching, and research experience desirable. Applicants must be physically able to perform all duties required of a clinical instructor in various clinical settings. Apply online at: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=68983. Send transcripts of academic work and three letters of recommendation to Betty Abraham-Settles, Chair, Faculty Search Committee, USC Aiken, 471 University Parkway, Aiken, S.C. 29801. Email: bettya@usca.edu. Review of completed applications begins immediately and continues until position is filled. USCA seeks to attract and retain a diverse faculty consistent with its diverse student body and surrounding community. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply. USCA is an AA/EOE.
Coordinator of the School of Nursing Applied Student Learning Center (Instructor of Nursing), USCA School of Nursing
Full-time, non-tenure track faculty position (Instructor) at the University of South Carolina Aiken School of Nursing beginning Fall 2012. Minimum qualifications: Master's degree in Nursing, possession of/eligible for an unencumbered South Carolina and Georgia Nursing license (must be obtained by August 16, 2012). Individuals with recent simulation experience, clinical/laboratory instruction experience are encouraged to apply. Organizational and technological skills highly preferred. Applicants must be physically able to perform all duties required of a laboratory and clinical instructor in various settings, including (but not limited to) the ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds. Annual reappointment is contingent upon School of Nursing funding. Apply online at: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=68982. Send transcripts of academic work and three letters of recommendation to Susan Kronberg, Chair, Faculty Search Committee, USC Aiken, 471 University Parkway, Aiken, S.C. 29801. Email: susank@usca.edu. Review of completed applications begins immediately and continues until position is filled. USCA seeks to attract and retain a diverse faculty consistent with its diverse student body and surrounding community. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply. USCA is an AA/EOE.
USC Aiken seeks to attract and retain a diverse faculty consistent with its diverse student body and the diversity in the surrounding community.
All permanent positions have to be applied for on-line. No paper applications will be accepted.