Logo:Posting Number:FAC00072PO25
Advertised Title:Assistant/Associate/Full Professor (General)
Campus:Columbia
College/Division:School of Law
Department:LAW School of Law
Advertised Salary Range:Commensurate with experience
Part/Full Time:Full Time
Hours per Week:37.5
Position Category:Full-time Equivalent (FTE)
Basis :9 months
Work County:Richland
Tenure Information:Tenure-Track/Tenured
Job Search Category:Faculty
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.
Advertised Job Summary:The University of South Carolina Joseph F. Rice School of Law seeks to hire multiple entry-level and experienced faculty. We are especially interested in faculty who teach and write in the areas of Clinical Legal Education, Environmental Law, Business and Finance Law, International Law, Commercial Law and Bankruptcy, and Constitutional Law. Outstanding candidates from other areas will be considered and are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will be hired on the tenure-track or with tenure.
Required Education and Experience:Candidates should have a Juris Doctor or equivalent degree. Additionally, a successful applicant should have a record of excellence in academia or in practice, the potential to be an outstanding teacher, and demonstrable scholarly promise.
Preferred Qualifications:Juris Doctor or equivalent degree. Additionally, a successful applicant should have a record of excellence in academia or in practice, the potential to be an outstanding teacher, and demonstrable scholarly promise.
Desired Start Date:08/16/2027
Job Open Date:05/29/2025
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.
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