What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lecturer and EPPS Research Director position at University of South Carolina?
Posting Number
FAC00044PO25
Advertised Title
Lecturer and EPPS Research Director
Campus
Columbia
College/Division
School of Law
Department
LAW SC Law Policing Program
Advertised Salary Range
$100,000- $120,000
Location of Vacancy
Columbia, SC
Part/Full Time
Full Time
Hours per Week
37.5
Position Category
Full-time Equivalent (FTE)
Basis
12 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
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers state employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu.
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary
The Excellence in Policing and Public Safety program (EPPS) requires a Director of Research and Technical Assistance to lead the Program’s collaborative and supportive efforts with South Carolina law enforcement agencies and academic institutions, from needs identification through solutions development, in close coordination with other Program activities. Duties to include:
- Contribute to the strategic development process for the Center, with a focus on identifying critical needs in South Carolina law enforcement agencies through direct engagement, focus groups, surveys, and interviews. Oversee vetting of technical assistance objectives with key law enforcement and community stakeholders.
- Collaboratively design a suite of technical assistance offerings to meet the needs of South Carolina Law Enforcement Agencies, with an eye toward expansion nationally and internationally. Develop projects, build teams, identify milestones, and oversee quality and timely delivery of services and products.
- Develop and implement process for evaluating impact of Program research and technical assistance offerings. Identify performance measures and intended outcomes, develop methodology, and conduct periodic evaluations of technical assistance projects. Using these insights, iteratively improve Program offerings over time.
- Working closely with Faculty Director and Executive Director, liaise with South Carolina law enforcement agencies and communities to identify priority research needs, establish researcher/practitioner partnerships, and develop and implement Program’s strategic research plan to advance fair and effective policing.
- Contribute to Program communications, draft articles on technical assistance projects for practitioner audiences, engage in partner outreach to increase demand for Program offerings, and represent the Program at practitioner conferences
- Identify external funding sources and opportunities to further support Program technical assistance projects and SC stakeholder agencies, lead application efforts, and manage/administer resulting grants/external funding.
- Teaching Executive Credentialing and courses within the EPPS Masters and Graduate Certificate Program.
Required Education and Experience
JD or PhD plus 7 years relevant experience in a law enforcement agency or in a non-profit, academic institution, or private industry that engages in sustained partnerships with law enforcement agencies.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with public safely partners to identify, apply for, and facilitate/manage/administer research or practice-oriented grants. Advanced understanding of grant writing, fundraising, or otherwise contributing to development milestones
- Experience consulting with/advising police and community stakeholders on legal or technical aspects of public safety programs
- Experience conceptualizing, developing, leading, and implementing novel programs, strategies, and research projects, including strategic development and project management. Specifically, experience generating project proposals, creating project management timelines and tracking mechanisms, and managing implementation.
- Experience overseeing programmatic budgets.
- Experience building diverse, multi-disciplinary teams to support project implementation.
- Experience identifying and assessing performance measures and revising projects based on assessments and other feedback. Experience conducting program evaluations is strongly preferred.
- Experience identifying, developing, and maintaining strategic partnerships, with a particular focus on law enforcement agencies and researcher/practitioner partnerships.
- Strong familiarity with social science research and integrating scientific evidence into police practice. A history of peer-reviewed academic research is strongly preferred.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively and in nuanced ways to law enforcement and academic audiences. Higher Education teaching experience
Posting Detail Information
Desired Start Date
05/16/2025
Job Open Date
03/27/2025
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
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/183724
EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
Salary : $100,000 - $120,000
