Developmental and Cognitive Psychology Instructor

Developmental and Cognitive Psychology Instructor

Department: CAS Psychology

Part/Full Time: Full Time

Advertised Salary Range: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

About UofSC

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 50000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken Upstate and addition our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie Union Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelors 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 faculty of the Department of Psychology at the University of South Carolina Columbia campus invites applications for a 9-month full time professional-track position at the rank of Instructor to begin August 16 2026 or January 1 2027. It is an annual appointment that may be renewed contingent on Deans approval satisfactory performance departmental needs and the availability of funding. The opportunity for promotion is available based on years of service and evidence of successful performance. The successful candidate is expected to teach undergraduate courses at all levels as described above. The expected teaching load is 4-4 however course releases may be given based on additional service in the Department College and University.

Please note that this position is advertised as on campus; remote options will not be considered.
The Department of Psychology is seeking a full-time Instructor to join our vibrant innovative and expanding department. The department serves approximately 2000 majors with 50 tenure track and 19 instructional faculty. Our vision is to advance knowledge and solve real-world problems to improve health and well-being through high quality and impactful teaching. The broad research foci of the department include child and family cognitive and behavioral neuroscience quantitative psychology school psychology and clinical community psychology with an emphasis on diversity and health disparities. We are also increasing our experiential learning opportunities. Given these exciting and innovative teaching advancements coupled with increasing enrollment we seek to expand our Professional Track Faculty to meet both continuing and changing needs.

Required Education and Experience

Applicants must have a minimum of a masters degree (Ph.D. preferred) in hand by the time of appointment in the field of Psychology and demonstrated excellence in teaching.

Preferred Qualifications

The successful candidate will contribute to this vision by having previous teaching experience in general introductory psychology courses (e.g. Introduction to Psychology Statistics Research Methods) and have a focus in one of the areas listed below.

Cognitive Psychology: expertise is needed to cover courses such as Survey of Learning and Memory Cognitive Psychology Sensation and Perception or related topics.

Developmental Psychology: expertise in developmental psychology to teach introductory and specialized coursework including courses such as Lifespan Child Adolescent Exceptional Children Cognitive Development or related topics.

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Special Instructions to Applicant

Applications must be submitted through the Universitys online employment system USC Jobs athttps:// Applications must include:
(1) a cover letter that describes your teaching and research interests (if applicable)
(2) a curriculum vitae
(3) a statement of teaching philosophy and
(4) the names and email addresses of 3 references. Applications are not complete until at least 3 signed letters of recommendations are received.

Applications will be reviewed until the positions are filled. Please address inquiries to.

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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