Instructor

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Instructor

Columbia

College of Arts and Sciences

CAS Mathematics

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

Columbia, SC

Full Time

40

Full-time Equivalent (FTE)

9 months

Richland

Professional Track

Faculty

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As the Department of Mathematics is continuing to grow, the department is excited to announce it is seeking two (2) full-time, professional-track position at the rank of Instructor to begin August 16, 2026. The position is a 9-month appointment with a teaching load of 8 courses for the academic year. This is an annual appointment that may be renewed contingent upon satisfactory performance, departmental needs, availability of funds, and approval of the Dean of the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences.

Requires a minimum of a master’s degree in mathematics or mathematics education.

Record of excellence in teaching. Experience teaching one or more of the following courses: college algebra, finite and discrete mathematics, precalculus, applied calculus, calculus, differential equations, and linear algebra.

08/16/2026

10/17/2025

Yes

All applicants must apply online at USCJobs at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Applicants may also apply via MathJobs at https://www.mathjobs.org, but an application will be considered complete only after submission through USCJobs. Applications must include: (1) a cover letter, (2) a statement of teaching philosophy, (3) teaching evaluations, (4) a current CV, and (5) at least three signed letters of recommendation specifically addressing the teaching of the applicant.

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries about the position may be directed to Dr. Matthew Boylan at boylan@math.sc.edu.

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.

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/196148

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