What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor/Speech Communication position at University of South Carolina?
Posting Number
FAC00040PO25
Advertised Title
Instructor/Speech Communication
Campus
Columbia
College/Division
College of Arts and Sciences
Department
CAS English
Advertised Salary Range
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time
Full Time
Hours per Week
40
Position Category
Full-time Equivalent (FTE)
Basis
9 months
Work County
Richland
Tenure Information
Professional Track
Job Search Category
Faculty
About USC
About University of South Carolina
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Benefits for FTE Positions
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Position Description
Advertised Job Summary
The Department of English in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of South Carolina, Columbia invites applications for a professional-track faculty position at the rank of Instructor to teach in its Speech Communication and Rhetoric Program. With this line we seek to expand our professional-track faculty to provide excellent, engaging, and effective instruction in oral communication. The successful candidate will teach a 4-4 load of courses that may include, dependent upon the needs of the department, Public Communication (SPCH 140), Communicating Moral Issues (SPCH 213), Business and Professional Speaking (SPCH 230), and Argumentation and Debate (SPCH 260). With a start date of August 16, 2025, this is a 9-month appointment with full benefits and the possibility of renewal contingent upon Dean’s approval, satisfactory performance, departmental needs, and the availability of funding. Professional-track faculty may also become eligible for promotion with renewable contracts up to 5 years in length.
Required Education and Experience
Candidates must have completed an MA in Speech Communication or a closely related field by August 15, 2025, and have a minimum of two years of experience teaching speech communication at the college level with evidence of effectiveness and innovation. We prefer candidates with a PhD in Speech Communication with experience and demonstrated excellence teaching in the field.
Preferred Qualifications
N/A
Posting Detail Information
Desired Start Date
08/16/2025
Job Open Date
03/13/2025
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
All applicants must apply online at USCJobs (https://uscjobs.sc.edu). A complete application will include: (1) a cover letter describing teaching experience and interests; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) the names and email addresses of 3 references (the search committee will request letters of recommendation directly); and (4) evidence of teaching effectiveness (to be submitted under “Other Supporting Documents”), which might include a statement of teaching philosophy, sample syllabi, student evaluations, sample peer observations, etc.
Please direct inquiries about the search to Gina Ercolini, Director of the Speech Communication and Rhetoric Program, ERCOLINI@mailbox.sc.edu.
Please direct inquiries about the search to Gina Ercolini, Director of the Speech Communication and Rhetoric Program, ERCOLINI@mailbox.sc.edu.
For more information about the Department of English, please visit our website at: sc.edu/English.
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
Quicklink for Posting
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/184547
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