Classification Title: Instructor

College/Division: USC Upstate College/Division Level

Department: UPS School of Nursing

Advertised Salary Range: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Advertised Job Summary:

Instructor or Assistant/Associate Professor of Nursing
University of South Carolina Upstate
Spartanburg, SC

Faculty position to teach on the Spartanburg campus.

Teach in an undergraduate baccalaureate nursing program in both classroom and clinical areas on the Spartanburg campus. Participate and/or lead in scholarly endeavors and actively participate in service activities at the school, university and professional levels. This posting is used for accepting applications for Instructor, Assistant Professor, and Associate Professor. Please see the minimum qualifications for specific requirements.

The University of South Carolina Upstate is a comprehensive public university, a senior institution of the University of South Carolina and is among the fastest growing universities in the State. U.S. News and World Report recently ranked USC Upstate No. 1 among Top Public Regional Colleges in the South. USC Upstate has been recognized as a top producer of Fulbright Scholars. In addition, students and faculty from over 25 nations reflect the university’s international character. Located between Charlotte and Atlanta along the I-85 corridor, one of the fastest growing business and high-tech regions in the country, the campus is within easy driving distance of the Appalachian mountains and the Atlantic Ocean beaches. The University has an enrollment of approximately 6000 students and employs approximately 650 full and part-time faculty and staff, reflecting the diversity of Upstate South Carolina. USC Upstate is proud of the diversity of its student body and we seek to attract an equally diverse applicant pool for faculty, staff, and administrators. We are an EOE/AA employer and are strongly committed to increasing faculty diversity.

USC Upstate is seeking teacher-scholars who (i) have a commitment to excellence in teaching and working with a diverse student population and (ii) show clear potential for scholarly research and publication. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in student and civic engagement and active learning pedagogies, (e.g. service-learning, mentoring undergraduate research, and the scholarship of teaching, learning and application). Experience with teaching online or hybrid courses is a plus. USC Upstate provides extensive support for junior faculty including competitive professional-development funding, opportunities for student-faculty research collaboration, and a range of workshops and mentoring programs to develop our strengths as teacher-scholars.

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) programs at the Mary Black School of Nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The BSN is offered for pre-licensure students in addition to RNs seeking their BSN in the RN-BSN track. The RN-BSN track is offered online and face-to-face and the MSN is offered with an emphasis on the Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL). The Mary Black School of Nursing has state-of-the-art simulation centers on both campuses. The Mary Black School of Nursing has an enrollment consisting of approximately 450 pre licensure students, 120 RN-BSN and 22 graduate students, in addition to 300 – 400 students taking prerequisites for the nursing program. For more information, visit www.uscupstate.edu/nursing.

To be considered for this position, applicants must complete the online application and attach any materials that are marked as required. Should the applicant be invited to interview, additional materials may be requested by the department. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. If selected, official transcripts will be required before the hire date, as well as the successful completion of a background check. Some positions will also require mandatory drug screenings.

Dr. Shirleatha Lee, Dean
USC Upstate
800 University Way
Spartanburg, SC 29303
SL37@uscupstate.edu
864-503-5444

Advertised Minimum Qualifications :

Master’s degree in Nursing required as minimum academic preparation for Instructor level and Doctoral degree for tenure-track Assistant or Associate rank. Eligibility for licensure as a registered nurse in South Carolina is required. Successful background check is required. Some positions will also require mandatory drug screenings.

Full/Part Time: Full Time