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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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a HR Coordinator
Align your credentials with Trainee eligibility
The J-1 Trainee category requires at least one year of relevant HR experience outside the U.S. or a foreign degree plus three months of experience. Gather employment letters and transcripts before approaching any host employer or sponsor.
Target employers with structured HR rotations
J-1 Trainee rules require a formal Training Plan outlining specific learning objectives by phase. Focus your search on mid-size or larger companies with dedicated HR departments that can articulate discrete skill areas, not just general administrative tasks.
Search Migrate Mate to find J-1-aligned HR roles
Use Migrate Mate to filter U.S. HR Coordinator positions by employers familiar with exchange visitor hosting requirements. Narrowing your search early saves you from pursuing companies that have never worked with a designated sponsor organization.
Confirm the designated sponsor before accepting an offer
Your host employer does not issue your visa documents. A State Department-designated sponsor such as CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or AIPT must approve the placement, sign your Training Plan, and issue the DS-2019. Verify the employer has an existing relationship with a sponsor before you sign anything.
Review whether the 2-year home residency requirement applies
If your J-1 program is government-funded or your home country has a skills shortage designation for HR roles, you may face a two-year foreign residency requirement before changing to certain U.S. visa categories. Check your DS-2019 and J-1 visa stamp for a Section 212(e) notation.
Request a Training Plan that maps to SHRM competencies
Designated sponsors review Training Plans for substantive skill development. Structuring yours around Society for Human Resource Management competency areas, such as talent acquisition, employee relations, and HR technology, gives the sponsor clear benchmarks and strengthens approval odds.
HR Coordinator J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits an HR Coordinator role?
Current students doing a supervised placement typically use the J-1 Intern category. Early-career professionals who already hold a foreign degree or have at least one year of HR experience use the J-1 Trainee category. The distinction matters because Trainee allows up to 18 months in the field, compared to 12 months for Intern, and each category has different eligibility documentation requirements.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa for an HR Coordinator position?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your hiring employer. Organizations such as Cultural Vistas, CIEE, or AIPT review your Training Plan, issue the DS-2019 form, and monitor your program compliance. Your host employer holds HR responsibilities day-to-day but is not the legal sponsor and cannot issue visa documents independently.
How do I find U.S. employers willing to host a J-1 HR Coordinator?
Migrate Mate lets you search U.S. HR Coordinator openings and filter for employers with experience hosting exchange visitors. Because J-1 hosting requires a signed Training Plan and coordination with a designated sponsor, targeting employers already familiar with the process significantly reduces friction during the offer stage.
What does a J-1 Training Plan need to include for an HR role?
The Training Plan must break your placement into phases with specific, measurable learning objectives tied to HR functions, such as recruitment coordination, onboarding administration, or HRIS data management. Generic descriptions like 'assisting the HR team' are routinely rejected by designated sponsors. Each phase should list the activities, supervision method, and estimated hours allocated to that competency area.
Can I extend my J-1 Trainee placement if the employer wants to keep me longer?
Extensions are possible within the program's 18-month maximum for Trainee or 12-month maximum for Intern, but they require your designated sponsor's approval and a revised Training Plan. Extensions are not automatic, the host employer must demonstrate that additional phases offer new skill development rather than repeating completed objectives. Begin the extension request at least 60 days before your current DS-2019 end date.