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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.
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Position Description
Advertised Job Summary
The University of South Carolina Lancaster, a Palmetto College campus of the University of South Carolina located approximately thirty-five (35) miles south of Charlotte, NC seeks candidates for a faculty position in Computer Science for a 9-month appointment at the rank of either Assistant Professor or Instructor of Computer Science beginning August 16, 2026 or January 1, 2027.

The successful candidate will typically teach twelve credit hours of undergraduate (freshmen and sophomore) computer science courses per semester or its equivalent, including evening and distributed learning courses, as well as courses for dual-credit high school students at both Indian Land and main Lancaster campus locations. In addition to these foundational courses, there may be opportunities to teach upper-level courses in the University’s Palmetto College online bachelor’s degree programs.

Instructors must have a commitment to university/community service.

Assistant Professors must have a commitment to scholarship and university/community service.


Required Education and Experience
Applicants for the professional-track Instructor rank must have a Master’s degree in computer science by the time of appointment (ABDs considered).

Applicants fort the tenure-track Assistant Professor rank must hold a PhD in computer science with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in computer science by the start date of employment (ABDs considered).