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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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Get Access To All JobsAssistant Professor CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Assistant Professor role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, provided the work is an integral part of your enrolled curriculum. A PhD student in education or life sciences taking a semester-long teaching or research appointment at a university typically meets this standard. Your DSO makes the final call, so bring a written job description and offer letter that maps the duties to your degree requirements when you request authorization.
Can I do CPT at the same university where I'm enrolled as a student?
Yes, and this is actually one of the most common CPT arrangements for Assistant Professor roles. Many doctoral students are hired as visiting instructors or postdoctoral teaching fellows within their own institution. Your DSO will still require a separate authorization and a formal offer letter from the hiring department, even if it's the same school.
How do I find Assistant Professor positions that are open to F-1 CPT students?
Search for academic positions at institutions that already have experience hiring international students on work authorization. Migrate Mate lets you filter by employers with active LCA filing history in academic occupations, so you can prioritize departments that understand F-1 requirements before you invest time applying. Avoid positions that list citizenship or permanent residency as a requirement.
Does using full-time CPT for one year affect my OPT eligibility?
Yes. Twelve months or more of full-time CPT eliminates your eligibility for OPT entirely. Part-time CPT, regardless of how much you accumulate, doesn't affect OPT. If your Assistant Professor appointment runs full-time across two semesters, you'll want to weigh that trade-off carefully with your DSO before accepting the role.
What happens if my CPT authorization expires before my appointment ends?
You must stop working the day your CPT authorization expires. Assistant Professor contracts often run on academic-year cycles that don't align neatly with semester-based CPT windows. Plan ahead by requesting a new I-20 with updated CPT dates before the current one lapses, and give your DSO enough lead time to process the update without interruption to your employment.