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Advertised Title Instructor/Assistant or Associate Professor of Nursing
Campus Upstate
College/Division USC Upstate College/Division Level
Department UPS Mary Black College of Nursing
Advertised Salary Range Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Location of Vacancy USC Upstate, Spartanburg, SC
Part/Full Time Full Time
Hours per Week 37.5
Position Category Full-time Equivalent (FTE)
Basis 9 months
Work County Spartanburg
Tenure Information Professional Track
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.
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary
Instructor/Assistant or Associate Professor of Nursing
University of South Carolina Upstate
FAC00124PO26
Spartanburg, SC
Faculty position to teach on the Spartanburg campus.
The Mary Black College of Nursing at the University of South Carolina Upstate is pleased to accept applications for Professional and Tenure Track faculty to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, depending on credentials, in both classroom and clinical areas on the Spartanburg campus. The selected candidate will participate and/or lead in scholarly endeavors and actively participate in service activities at the College, university, and professional levels. This posting is used for accepting applications for Instructor (non-tenure-track), Assistant Professor, and Associate Professor (tenure-track). Please see the minimum qualifications for specific requirements.
The University of South Carolina Upstate is a comprehensive public university and a senior institution of the University of South Carolina. U.S. News and World Report ranks USC Upstate No. 2 among Top Public Regional Colleges and No. 1 in South Carolina. Located between Charlotte and Atlanta along the I-85 corridor, one of the fastest growing regions in the country, the campus is within easy driving distance of the Appalachian mountains and Atlantic Ocean beaches. The University has an enrollment of more than 5,000 students and employs approximately 800 full and part-time faculty and staff, reflecting the diversity of Upstate South Carolina. The strong international presence in the region is likewise evident among the faculty and students, who come from more than 25 countries. The university offers 50 degree programs and its graduates provide a talent pipeline to Upstate schools, businesses and health care facilities. USC Upstate is proud of the diversity of its student body and we seek to attract an equally diverse applicant pool of faculty, staff, and administrators. We are an EOE/AA employer.
USC Upstate is seeking teacher-scholars who (i) have a commitment to excellence in teaching and working with a diverse student population and (ii) show clear potential for scholarly research and publication. USC Upstate is committed to building a faculty with expertise in student and civic engagement and active learning pedagogies, (e.g. service-learning, mentoring undergraduate research, and the scholarship of teaching, learning and application) and with teaching online or hybrid courses. USC Upstate provides extensive support for junior faculty including competitive professional-development funding, opportunities for student-faculty research collaboration, and a range of workshops and mentoring programs to develop our strengths as teacher-scholars.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), and Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs at the Mary Black College of Nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE - http://www.ccneaccreditation.org). The BSN is offered for pre-licensure students in addition to RNs seeking their BSN in the RN-BSN track. The RN-BSN track is offered online and face-to-face and the MSN and post-masters certificate is offered with an emphasis on the Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL), Nursing Education, and Nursing Leadership. The Mary Black College of Nursing has state-of-the-art simulation centers on both campuses. The Mary Black School of Nursing has an enrollment consisting of approximately 450 pre licensure students, 150 RN-BSN and 40 graduate students, in addition to 400 students taking prerequisites for the nursing program. For more information, visit https://www.uscupstate.edu/nursing.
Required Education and Experience
A Master’s degree in Nursing is required as the minimum academic preparation for the Instructor level (non tenure-track) and a Doctoral degree in Nursing is required for Assistant or Associate Professor (tenure-track). To qualify for the rank of Associate Professor, candidates must also have at least five years of relevant post-doctoral experience by the start date of the appointment, and a record of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service that meets the College’s criteria for promotion (available upon request). Eligibility for licensure as a registered nurse in South Carolina is required. A successful background check is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Applicants with teaching experience at the university level are preferred.
Posting Detail Information
Desired Start Date 01/01/2027
Job Open Date 09/23/2026
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
To be considered for this position, applicants must complete the online application and attach any materials that are marked as required. Unofficial transcripts should be uploaded under "Other Supporting Documents." Candidates will be asked during the process to have three confidential letters of recommendation that are signed, dated, and on official letterhead, sent directly to the Chair of the Search Committee (contact information is below). Should the applicant be invited to interview, additional materials may be requested by the department. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. If selected, official transcripts will be required before the hire date, as well as the successful completion of a background check. Some positions will also require mandatory drug screenings.
Dr. Jessica Stoelting
Mary Black College of Nursing
University of South Carolina Upstate
800 University Way
Spartanburg, SC 29303
Phone: 864-503-7345
Email: jstoelti@uscupstate.edu
Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/213521
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 FAC00124PO26
Advertised Title Instructor/Assistant or Associate Professor of Nursing
Campus Upstate
College/Division USC Upstate College/Division Level
Department UPS Mary Black College of Nursing
Advertised Salary Range Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Location of Vacancy USC Upstate, Spartanburg, SC
Part/Full Time Full Time
Hours per Week 37.5
Position Category Full-time Equivalent (FTE)
Basis 9 months
Work County Spartanburg
Tenure Information Professional Track
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.
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary
Instructor/Assistant or Associate Professor of Nursing
University of South Carolina Upstate
FAC00124PO26
Spartanburg, SC
Faculty position to teach on the Spartanburg campus.
The Mary Black College of Nursing at the University of South Carolina Upstate is pleased to accept applications for Professional and Tenure Track faculty to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, depending on credentials, in both classroom and clinical areas on the Spartanburg campus. The selected candidate will participate and/or lead in scholarly endeavors and actively participate in service activities at the College, university, and professional levels. This posting is used for accepting applications for Instructor (non-tenure-track), Assistant Professor, and Associate Professor (tenure-track). Please see the minimum qualifications for specific requirements.
The University of South Carolina Upstate is a comprehensive public university and a senior institution of the University of South Carolina. U.S. News and World Report ranks USC Upstate No. 2 among Top Public Regional Colleges and No. 1 in South Carolina. Located between Charlotte and Atlanta along the I-85 corridor, one of the fastest growing regions in the country, the campus is within easy driving distance of the Appalachian mountains and Atlantic Ocean beaches. The University has an enrollment of more than 5,000 students and employs approximately 800 full and part-time faculty and staff, reflecting the diversity of Upstate South Carolina. The strong international presence in the region is likewise evident among the faculty and students, who come from more than 25 countries. The university offers 50 degree programs and its graduates provide a talent pipeline to Upstate schools, businesses and health care facilities. USC Upstate is proud of the diversity of its student body and we seek to attract an equally diverse applicant pool of faculty, staff, and administrators. We are an EOE/AA employer.
USC Upstate is seeking teacher-scholars who (i) have a commitment to excellence in teaching and working with a diverse student population and (ii) show clear potential for scholarly research and publication. USC Upstate is committed to building a faculty with expertise in student and civic engagement and active learning pedagogies, (e.g. service-learning, mentoring undergraduate research, and the scholarship of teaching, learning and application) and with teaching online or hybrid courses. USC Upstate provides extensive support for junior faculty including competitive professional-development funding, opportunities for student-faculty research collaboration, and a range of workshops and mentoring programs to develop our strengths as teacher-scholars.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), and Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs at the Mary Black College of Nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE - http://www.ccneaccreditation.org). The BSN is offered for pre-licensure students in addition to RNs seeking their BSN in the RN-BSN track. The RN-BSN track is offered online and face-to-face and the MSN and post-masters certificate is offered with an emphasis on the Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL), Nursing Education, and Nursing Leadership. The Mary Black College of Nursing has state-of-the-art simulation centers on both campuses. The Mary Black School of Nursing has an enrollment consisting of approximately 450 pre licensure students, 150 RN-BSN and 40 graduate students, in addition to 400 students taking prerequisites for the nursing program. For more information, visit https://www.uscupstate.edu/nursing.
Required Education and Experience
A Master’s degree in Nursing is required as the minimum academic preparation for the Instructor level (non tenure-track) and a Doctoral degree in Nursing is required for Assistant or Associate Professor (tenure-track). To qualify for the rank of Associate Professor, candidates must also have at least five years of relevant post-doctoral experience by the start date of the appointment, and a record of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service that meets the College’s criteria for promotion (available upon request). Eligibility for licensure as a registered nurse in South Carolina is required. A successful background check is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Applicants with teaching experience at the university level are preferred.
Posting Detail Information
Desired Start Date 01/01/2027
Job Open Date 09/23/2026
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
To be considered for this position, applicants must complete the online application and attach any materials that are marked as required. Unofficial transcripts should be uploaded under "Other Supporting Documents." Candidates will be asked during the process to have three confidential letters of recommendation that are signed, dated, and on official letterhead, sent directly to the Chair of the Search Committee (contact information is below). Should the applicant be invited to interview, additional materials may be requested by the department. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. If selected, official transcripts will be required before the hire date, as well as the successful completion of a background check. Some positions will also require mandatory drug screenings.
Dr. Jessica Stoelting
Mary Black College of Nursing
University of South Carolina Upstate
800 University Way
Spartanburg, SC 29303
Phone: 864-503-7345
Email: jstoelti@uscupstate.edu
Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/213521
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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Which visa types are most common for professor roles in South Carolina?
The H-1B visa is the most common visa for full-time professor positions in South Carolina, as most faculty roles qualify as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Many universities also use the O-1A for candidates with extraordinary ability and the J-1 visa Exchange Visitor visa for visiting scholars, postdoctoral researchers, and short-term academic appointments.
Which universities and institutions sponsor visas for professors in South Carolina?
The University of South Carolina, Clemson University, and the Medical University of South Carolina are the most active sponsors for professor visa petitions in the state. Smaller institutions such as College of Charleston, Winthrop University, and Furman University also sponsor international faculty, though less frequently. Research-intensive programs in STEM and health sciences tend to have the highest volume of sponsored hires.
Which cities in South Carolina have the most professor sponsorship jobs?
Columbia has the highest concentration of professor sponsorship opportunities, driven by the University of South Carolina's large faculty base and research programs. Charleston is a strong second, anchored by the Medical University of South Carolina and College of Charleston. Clemson, while a smaller city, generates consistent demand through Clemson University's engineering, agriculture, and science departments.
How to find professor visa sponsorship jobs in South Carolina?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find professor positions in South Carolina where employers are open to visa sponsorship. You can filter by state and role to see faculty openings at South Carolina universities and research institutions. Focusing your search on R1 research universities and medical schools in the state will surface the highest concentration of sponsored academic positions.
What should international professors know about academic hiring in South Carolina?
South Carolina universities typically initiate H-1B sponsorship only after a formal offer is extended, so the tenure-track hiring cycle matters. Faculty searches often close months before a position's start date, and H-1B cap-subject filings must align with the October 1 fiscal year start. Positions at public universities may qualify for cap-exempt H-1B filings, which removes the lottery requirement and allows year-round petitioning.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored professor jobs in South Carolina?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.