| Classification Title: Assistant Professor College/Division: USC Sumter College/Division Department: USC Sumter - Palmetto College Advertised Salary Range: Starting salary $46,020 or USDOL prevailing wage rate in effect at the time of offer, depending on qualifications. Advertised Job Summary: The University of South Carolina Sumter invites qualified candidates to apply for tenure-track Assistant Professor of Music with an anticipated starting date of August 16, 2023. Candidate must be willing and able to teach both lower and upper-level undergraduate courses in Music in both traditional and online settings. This is a 9-month full-time teaching, research, and service position. Candidates must possess a doctorate in Music from an accredited institution by the beginning date of employment, including credentials necessary for departmental approval to teach introductory and upper-level courses as needed. ABD candidates meeting the same qualifications will be considered for an interview but must have a terminal degree in hand by the time of appointment. The successful candidate must have at least 8 months of part-time experience as instructor of record for undergraduate courses (such as Introduction to Music, Special Topics in Popular Music, and/or Jazz and American Popular Music). Courses will be taught face-to-face or online. The standard teaching load is 12 credit hours (four courses) per semester. Evidence of teaching effectiveness is required. The position requires the academic advising of USC Sumter students. Applicants must also demonstrate a strong commitment to establishing and maintaining professional activity in scholarship and service, as well as to student advising, mentoring, and participation on campus and Palmetto College committees. Starting salary $46,020 or USDOL prevailing wage rate in effect at the time of offer, depending on qualifications.
The initial screening of applicants will begin January 9, 2023 and continue until filled. Advertised Minimum Qualifications : Candidates must possess a doctorate in Music from an accredited institution by the beginning date of employment, including credentials necessary for departmental approval to teach introductory and upper-level courses as needed. ABD candidates meeting the same qualifications will be considered for an interview but must have a terminal degree in hand by the time of appointment. Full/Part Time: Full Time | 
