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Adjunct Instructor roles can qualify for CPT when teaching directly supports your degree program, such as a graduate student in education or instructional design gaining classroom experience. Your DSO must authorize each position, and the work must be listed as a curricular requirement or elective credit on your program plan.
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Advertised Title Assistant Professor & Internship Coordinator
Campus Beaufort
College/Division USC Beaufort College/Division Level
Department BFT Public Hlth & Human Services
Advertised Salary Range Commensurate with experience
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
About USC
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.
Veterans' Preference Statement
The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.
Benefits for FTE Positions
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers state employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu.
Advertised Job Summary
USCB invites applications for a full-time, professional-track position at the rank of Instructor to begin August 2027.
This is a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track teaching, research, and service position. Candidates must be willing to teach undergraduate Public Health courses related to internships, Health Behavior, Health Inequalities, Health Promotion, among other Public Health courses in both online and traditional settings. Candidates must possess a doctorate in Public Health or closely related field; ABD will be considered with degree conferred by time of appointment. Candidates must demonstrate the potential or ability to conduct scholarly research of sufficient quality and quantity to satisfy USCB guidelines for a tenure-track position. Evidence of teaching effectiveness is desired. Salary is commensurate and competitive with qualifications and experience.
Teaching load of four courses in fall semester and four courses in the spring semester each year in the Public Health & Human Services department is expected. However, teaching load can vary across the semesters so incumbent may be assigned additional duties related to Internship Coordination for the Department of Public Health & Human Services (PHHS). Duties of the Internship Coordination include, but are not limited to organizing, coordinating, and facilitating the operations to place, measure, and track internship effectiveness. Highly effective communication strategies with students and community organization leaders are expected. Additional responsibilities include support to the Chair of PHHS and other duties as assigned.
This is a tenure-track appointment that may be renewed contingent upon approval, satisfactory performance, departmental needs, and the availability of funding.
Please be prepared to upload a cover letter, CV, and a teaching portfolio of your work. As the search advances reference letters will also be required. Your references will be sent a link to upload their reference letter. Reference letters should be on official letterhead, and signatures are required. Physical and digital signatures are acceptable; typed names will not be accepted.
Required Education and Experience
PhD in Public Health, Health Education, Health Promotion, Public Administration, Public Policy, Healthcare Administration, or a related discipline with expertise in Public Health and/or Human Services.
Preferred Qualifications
CHES or CPH
Desired Start Date 08/16/2027
Job Open Date 09/03/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
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.
EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.
Posting Number FAC00103PO26
Advertised Title Assistant Professor & Internship Coordinator
Campus Beaufort
College/Division USC Beaufort College/Division Level
Department BFT Public Hlth & Human Services
Advertised Salary Range Commensurate with experience
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
About USC
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.
Veterans' Preference Statement
The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.
Benefits for FTE Positions
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers state employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu.
Advertised Job Summary
USCB invites applications for a full-time, professional-track position at the rank of Instructor to begin August 2027.
This is a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track teaching, research, and service position. Candidates must be willing to teach undergraduate Public Health courses related to internships, Health Behavior, Health Inequalities, Health Promotion, among other Public Health courses in both online and traditional settings. Candidates must possess a doctorate in Public Health or closely related field; ABD will be considered with degree conferred by time of appointment. Candidates must demonstrate the potential or ability to conduct scholarly research of sufficient quality and quantity to satisfy USCB guidelines for a tenure-track position. Evidence of teaching effectiveness is desired. Salary is commensurate and competitive with qualifications and experience.
Teaching load of four courses in fall semester and four courses in the spring semester each year in the Public Health & Human Services department is expected. However, teaching load can vary across the semesters so incumbent may be assigned additional duties related to Internship Coordination for the Department of Public Health & Human Services (PHHS). Duties of the Internship Coordination include, but are not limited to organizing, coordinating, and facilitating the operations to place, measure, and track internship effectiveness. Highly effective communication strategies with students and community organization leaders are expected. Additional responsibilities include support to the Chair of PHHS and other duties as assigned.
This is a tenure-track appointment that may be renewed contingent upon approval, satisfactory performance, departmental needs, and the availability of funding.
Please be prepared to upload a cover letter, CV, and a teaching portfolio of your work. As the search advances reference letters will also be required. Your references will be sent a link to upload their reference letter. Reference letters should be on official letterhead, and signatures are required. Physical and digital signatures are acceptable; typed names will not be accepted.
Required Education and Experience
PhD in Public Health, Health Education, Health Promotion, Public Administration, Public Policy, Healthcare Administration, or a related discipline with expertise in Public Health and/or Human Services.
Preferred Qualifications
CHES or CPH
Desired Start Date 08/16/2027
Job Open Date 09/03/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
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.
EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.
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Does adjunct teaching automatically qualify as CPT for any F-1 student?
No. CPT is only valid when the work is an integral part of your established curriculum, not just related to your field of study. Your program must require or offer academic credit for the teaching experience, and your DSO must confirm that the specific adjunct role satisfies that curricular component before you begin working.
Can I work as an adjunct instructor at a different school than the one that authorized my CPT?
Yes, the employer and the authorizing institution can be different. Your CPT is issued by your enrolled school's DSO and tied to your degree program, not to where you teach. The hiring institution just needs to be a legitimate employer that can verify your work authorization, ideally through E-Verify enrollment.
How do I find adjunct instructor positions that are open to F-1 CPT students?
Many adjunct postings don't specify visa sponsorship requirements, so you'll need to screen employers yourself. Migrate Mate filters adjunct instructor openings by employers with international student hiring history, which cuts down the time you'd otherwise spend cold-emailing department chairs to ask about CPT eligibility before they've even reviewed your application.
Does using CPT for adjunct work affect my OPT eligibility later?
Part-time CPT, regardless of how many semesters you use it, has no effect on your OPT eligibility. Full-time CPT used for 12 months or more eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely. Since most adjunct roles are part-time contracts, they typically fall under part-time CPT, but verify your authorized hours with your DSO to avoid an accidental full-time CPT designation.
What documents should I give the hiring department before my first class?
Provide your updated I-20 showing the CPT authorization with the specific employer name and dates, along with your EAD if your school issues one for CPT. Some institutions also require a copy of your visa stamp and I-94 record. The department's HR office may need these to complete Form I-9 before your first paycheck is processed.