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Adjunct Instructor

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Once hired, the selected candidate must submit his/her official J.D. transcript directly from his/her J.D. institution for accreditation purposes. 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 a review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

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.

Posting Details

Posting Summary

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Posting Number TMP00624PO24
Job Code Title Instructor
Advertised Title Adjunct Instructor
Campus Columbia
College/Division School of Law
Department LAW School
Salary Dependent upon qualifications
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time Full Time
Hours per Week 37.5
Work Schedule
Dependent on class schedule.

Job Search Category Faculty
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Position Description

Advertised Job Summary
The University of South Carolina Joseph F. Rice School of Law is seeking an instructor to teach Criminal Procedure and other related law school courses during the 24-25 academic year. Applicants should have strong academic credentials and be able to demonstrate a high probability of success as a teacher and a willingness to contribute to the law school’s academic community.
Qualifications
Applicants must have a J.D. and at least ten years of teaching or practice experience.
Job Duties

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date 06/01/2024
Proposed End Date 05/31/2025
Job Open Date 04/11/2023
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
Once hired, the selected candidate must submit his/her official J.D. transcript directly from his/her J.D. institution for accreditation purposes. 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 a review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

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.
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Position Attributes

Position Attributes

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Safety/Security Sensitive or Requires a CDL No
Hazardous weather category Non-Essential

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Curriculum Vitae
  3. List of References and Contact Information
Optional Documents