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Open Rank Professor

Inside Higher Ed, Columbia, South Carolina, us, 29228

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Posting Number

FAC00113PO25

Advertised Title

Open Rank Professor

Campus

Columbia

College/Division

College of Arts and Sciences

Department

CAS Political Science

Part/Full Time

Full Time

Hours Per Week

40

Position Category

Full-time Equivalent (FTE)

Basis

9 months

Work County

Richland

Tenure Information

Tenure-Track/Tenured

Job Search Category

Faculty

About University Of South Carolina: 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.

Advertised Job Summary The faculty of the Political Science Department at the University of South Carolina, Columbia campus, invites applications for a 9-month, full-time, tenure-track position to begin August 16, 2026, in International Relations. This search is open with respect to rank and applicants will be considered at the Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor levels.

Required Education And Experience The position requires a Ph.D. in Political Science by the start date of appointment and, for more advanced candidates, a record or professional accomplishment commensurate with rank based on University of South Carolina guidelines and policies.

Preferred Qualifications We are interested in scholars whose expertise in International Relations can speak to themes of Problems of Democracy, as part of a cluster hire. We seek candidates with well-conceived, theoretically informed research agendas who have the potential to publish, or have published, in leading outlets.

Desired Start Date 08/16/2026

Job Open Date 07/30/2025

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions To Applicant All applicants must apply online at USCJobs at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Applications must include: (1) a cover letter that describes their research and teaching interests, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a writing sample and (4) contact information including phone number and email address for three references. References will be contacted directly for letters.

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. 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.

Quicklink For Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/192113

EEO Statement The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Full-time

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