Job Description
Qualifications
Responsibilities of the successful candidate include: 1) primarily teaching undergraduate courses; 2) delivering course content including courses with a focus on birth through age three; and 3) supporting the service needs of the Early Childhood Education (ECE) program, department, and College of Education
Required Qualifications: a) candidates must have an earned Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field; b) experience with online teaching/learning formats (e.g., Blackboard, Microsoft Teams, Zoom) and c) ability to incorporate equity pedagogies around school/community-based learning and professional development is required
Candidates must have expertise in equity paradigms in education and early childhood
Benefits
Logo Posting Number TMP00278PO23 Job Code Title Instructor Advertised Title Temporary Instructor Campus Columbia College/Division College of Education Department CED Instruction and Teacher Education Salary $50,000 - $55,000 Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers temporary employees expected to work at least 30 hours per week health and life insurance, flexible spending accounts and retirement programs
Responsibilities
Standard working schedule: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department
Job description
Posting Summary
Logo Posting Number TMP00278PO23 Job Code Title Instructor Advertised Title Temporary Instructor Campus Columbia College/Division College of Education Department CED Instruction and Teacher Education Salary $50,000 - $55,000 Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule
Standard working schedule: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Job Search Category Other Professional
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.
Inclusive Excellence Statement
At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees.
Benefits for Temporary Positions
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers temporary employees expected to work at least 30 hours per week health and life insurance, flexible spending accounts 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
We seek applications for a non-tenure track +-month Temporary Instructor appointment to begin Fall 2026. At the University of South Carolina, we strive to ensure an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity at work is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The university is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees. We encourage applications from candidates who identify with groups that are historically underrepresented and underserved in early childhood education with a focus on classroom experience in the birth through third grade range. The successful candidate will join a department dedicated to the use of curriculum that is culturally responsive to all students.
Responsibilities of the successful candidate include: 1) primarily teaching undergraduate courses; 2) delivering course content including courses with a focus on birth through age three; and 3) supporting the service needs of the Early Childhood Education (ECE) program, department, and College of Education.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: a) candidates must have an earned Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field; b) experience with online teaching/learning formats (e.g., Blackboard, Microsoft Teams, Zoom) and c) ability to incorporate equity pedagogies around school/community-based learning and professional development is required. Candidates must have expertise in equity paradigms in education and early childhood.
Preferred Qualifications: At least three years teaching experience in early childhood settings which serve children of color and children from lower socioeconomic statuses, and experience teaching undergraduate students is desired.
Job Duties
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 08/16/2026 Proposed End Date 05/15/2026 Job Open Date 01/31/2026 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/13+356 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, ****** orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
Responsibilities of the successful candidate include: 1) primarily teaching undergraduate courses; 2) delivering course content including courses with a focus on birth through age three; and 3) supporting the service needs of the Early Childhood Education (ECE) program, department, and College of Education
Required Qualifications: a) candidates must have an earned Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field; b) experience with online teaching/learning formats (e.g., Blackboard, Microsoft Teams, Zoom) and c) ability to incorporate equity pedagogies around school/community-based learning and professional development is required
Candidates must have expertise in equity paradigms in education and early childhood
Benefits
Logo Posting Number TMP00278PO23 Job Code Title Instructor Advertised Title Temporary Instructor Campus Columbia College/Division College of Education Department CED Instruction and Teacher Education Salary $50,000 - $55,000 Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers temporary employees expected to work at least 30 hours per week health and life insurance, flexible spending accounts and retirement programs
Responsibilities
Standard working schedule: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department
Job description
Posting Summary
Logo Posting Number TMP00278PO23 Job Code Title Instructor Advertised Title Temporary Instructor Campus Columbia College/Division College of Education Department CED Instruction and Teacher Education Salary $50,000 - $55,000 Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule
Standard working schedule: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Job Search Category Other Professional
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.
Inclusive Excellence Statement
At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees.
Benefits for Temporary Positions
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers temporary employees expected to work at least 30 hours per week health and life insurance, flexible spending accounts 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
We seek applications for a non-tenure track +-month Temporary Instructor appointment to begin Fall 2026. At the University of South Carolina, we strive to ensure an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity at work is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The university is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees. We encourage applications from candidates who identify with groups that are historically underrepresented and underserved in early childhood education with a focus on classroom experience in the birth through third grade range. The successful candidate will join a department dedicated to the use of curriculum that is culturally responsive to all students.
Responsibilities of the successful candidate include: 1) primarily teaching undergraduate courses; 2) delivering course content including courses with a focus on birth through age three; and 3) supporting the service needs of the Early Childhood Education (ECE) program, department, and College of Education.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: a) candidates must have an earned Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field; b) experience with online teaching/learning formats (e.g., Blackboard, Microsoft Teams, Zoom) and c) ability to incorporate equity pedagogies around school/community-based learning and professional development is required. Candidates must have expertise in equity paradigms in education and early childhood.
Preferred Qualifications: At least three years teaching experience in early childhood settings which serve children of color and children from lower socioeconomic statuses, and experience teaching undergraduate students is desired.
Job Duties
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 08/16/2026 Proposed End Date 05/15/2026 Job Open Date 01/31/2026 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/13+356 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, ****** orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
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