Developmental and Cognitive Psychology Instructor

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 Dean’s 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.

Applications must be submitted through the University’s online employment system “USC Jobs” at

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/. 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 peterss2@email.sc.edu.

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.