Open-Rank Tenure-Track Professor of English, Writing and Composition Studies

Posting Details

Posting Summary

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Posting Number
FAC00267PO25

Advertised Title
Open-Rank Tenure-Track Professor of English, Writing and Composition Studies

Campus
Beaufort

College/Division
USC Beaufort College/Division Level

Department
BFT English, Theatre and Liberal Studies

Advertised Salary Range
Commensurate with experience and education

Location of Vacancy

Part/Full Time
Full Time

Hours per Week
37.5

Position Category
Full-time Equivalent (FTE)

Basis
9 months

Work County
Beaufort

Tenure Information
Tenure-Track/Tenured

Job Search Category
Faculty

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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.

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Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

The Department of English, the Arts, & Interdisciplinary Studies at the University of South Carolina Beaufort invites applications for an open-rank, tenure-track position in Writing and Composition Studies, to support our First-Year English program and bachelor's degrees in English.

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching a 4/4 load of undergraduate composition and rhetoric courses across our First-Year English and 200-400 level professional writing programs and may teach courses in writing pedagogy and/or linguistics as qualifications permit. USCB faculty are likewise expected to mentor and advise students, pursue a robust scholarly agenda, and provide service to department, university, professional, and local communities.

Those interested in and/or with experience serving as First-Year English coordinator for a small program where all English faculty across ranks and appointments teach our two-course sequence in composition and rhetoric, may also have the opportunity to pursue an annually renewable administrative appointment as First-Year English Program Coordinator, a position that involves curricular review and revision, assessment and outcomes reporting, as well as leading part- and full-time faculty professional development and support. We are especially seeking candidates with an established record of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service who demonstrate high levels of collaborative engagement with students and colleagues.

This position is a 9-month appointment, commencing in August 2026. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

USCB is located in Beaufort County, home to sixty-eight Sea Islands, and includes the cities of Beaufort, Bluffton, and Hilton Head Island. The university is an independently accredited institution within the University of South Carolina system and is a small PUI (~ 2000 students).

The Bluffton "main" Campus is located where Beaufort and Jasper Counties meet, while the Beaufort Campus lies in the heart of historic Beaufort. USCB takes seriously its role in the stewardship of the socially and culturally diverse historical significance of the complex and beautiful region in which it is located.

The successful candidate will clearly articulate their vision for contributing to USCB's local and regional engagement.

Please be prepared to provide/upload a Teaching Statement and Research Statement. We will also require a Cover Letter and CV for all applicants.

Please notify those providing your letters of recommendation that they will need to be on letterhead (if applicable) and require a physical signature.

Required Education and Experience

Candidates must have an earned doctorate in Rhetoric and Composition or a closely related field, prior university teaching experience with evidence of highly effective teaching, and a record of intellectual contributions as well as institutional service commensurate with their rank.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates whose teaching and/or scholarly work demonstrates substantive engagement with supporting teaching and learning in Writing and Composition Studies within rapidly evolving technological and professional contexts.

Posting Detail Information

Desired Start Date
08/17/2026

Job Open Date
12/05/2025

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant

Positions will remain posted on our employment website for a minimum of five (5) business days. After this period, postings may be closed at the department's discretion. Our site is updated regularly, and the length of the recruitment and screening process may vary depending on the position and related factors. If your qualifications are selected for further consideration, you will be contacted directly by phone or email.

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

Quicklink for Posting
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/199403

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