Job Description

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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 Beaufort invites applications for a Nursing faculty position (9-month) beginning August 2026. The BSN program is looking for candidates who want to make a difference and have the vision to create a world-class education in a small university setting. The successful candidate will teach a variety of classroom and clinical courses to BSN students with preference given to a candidate with experience in medical-surgical nursing. Additional responsibilities include student advisement, service on committees and scholarship within the discipline. The BSN program offers a pre-licensure track which prepares generalists to sit for NCLEX-RN®. Courses are taught at two locations, one on the USCB Bluffton campus and one at the Beaufort Memorial Hospital Complex in Beaufort, SC. The University of South Carolina Beaufort Nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and approved by the South Carolina Board of Nursing.

Salary commensurate with credentials and experience. Master Degree in Nursing is required for consideration of an Instructor position.

Please be prepared to upload a cover letter, CV, and teaching statement. References are also required. You will be prompted to enter contact information for your references, and they will be sent a link to upload their reference letter.

Required Education and Experience
Master’s Degree in Nursing; unencumbered multi-state Registered Nurse licensure; clinical experience with pediatrics and/or mental health.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with high-fidelity simulation; national certification in nursing education (CNE) preferred, pediatric, family, or mental health nursing experience preferred.