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South Carolina's professor job market centers on major research universities like the University of South Carolina in Columbia, Clemson University, and the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. These institutions regularly sponsor international faculty across STEM, medicine, and the humanities. Columbia and Greenville are the most active hiring cities for sponsored academic positions.
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269 Hunter Lab
Open Date
Mar 24, 2026
Description
This is a lecturer position supporting the teaching mission of the department of Chemistry in the College of Science. This position will serve as coordinator for the Organic Chemistry laboratory sequence, CH 2270 and CH 2280. The instructor will also teach other lower enrollment organic laboratories including CH 2020 (Survey of Organic Chemistry Laboratory). The ideal person for this role will work collaboratively with the Director of Undergraduate Teaching Labs and the General Chemistry Laboratory Coordinator to ensure operational continuity across all of the Department’s teaching lab offerings.
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Oversee weekly lab operations.
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Coordinate with and train TAs to conduct weekly experiments.
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Oversee course grading and manage student interactions.
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Work closely with laboratory stockroom staff to ensure safe and functional weekly lab operations.
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Work with Director of Undergraduate Teaching Labs and General Chemistry Laboratory Coordinator to ensure operational continuity and alignment across lab sections.
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Work with Organic Teaching Coordinator to ensure adequate overlap of lab activities with lecture coverage.
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Devise and revise laboratory experiments (in collaboration with the Director of Undergraduate Teaching Laboratories) and develop new laboratory experiments with an emphasis on green chemistry, state-of-the-art chemical research, current chemical literature, and most importantly a strong emphasis towards achieving student full engagement.
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Work with Director of Undergraduate Teaching Labs, General Chemistry Laboratory Coordinator, Office of Research Safety, Building Manager, and Stockroom Staff (both General and Organic) to ensure sustained compliance and maintain a safety-minded laboratory environment.
About Us:
For more information about Clemson, please visit the website http://www.clemson.edu/.
For more information about the department and its programs, please visit the website https://www.clemson.edu/science/academics/departments/chemistry/.
Qualifications
Ph.D. in Chemistry. Laboratory teaching experience is preferred.
Application Instructions
Review of applications will begin immediately; however, the position will remain open until filled.
Applicants should submit the following items via Interfolio:
https://apply.interfolio.com/183733
(1) Letter of Interest
(2) CV
(3) Teaching Philosophy
(4) List of contact information for three professional references.
For more information, please contact Dr. Diana Delach, Search Chair, ddelach@clemson.edu.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.
Location
269 Hunter Lab
Open Date
Mar 24, 2026
Description
This is a lecturer position supporting the teaching mission of the department of Chemistry in the College of Science. This position will serve as coordinator for the Organic Chemistry laboratory sequence, CH 2270 and CH 2280. The instructor will also teach other lower enrollment organic laboratories including CH 2020 (Survey of Organic Chemistry Laboratory). The ideal person for this role will work collaboratively with the Director of Undergraduate Teaching Labs and the General Chemistry Laboratory Coordinator to ensure operational continuity across all of the Department’s teaching lab offerings.
-
Oversee weekly lab operations.
-
Coordinate with and train TAs to conduct weekly experiments.
-
Oversee course grading and manage student interactions.
-
Work closely with laboratory stockroom staff to ensure safe and functional weekly lab operations.
-
Work with Director of Undergraduate Teaching Labs and General Chemistry Laboratory Coordinator to ensure operational continuity and alignment across lab sections.
-
Work with Organic Teaching Coordinator to ensure adequate overlap of lab activities with lecture coverage.
-
Devise and revise laboratory experiments (in collaboration with the Director of Undergraduate Teaching Laboratories) and develop new laboratory experiments with an emphasis on green chemistry, state-of-the-art chemical research, current chemical literature, and most importantly a strong emphasis towards achieving student full engagement.
-
Work with Director of Undergraduate Teaching Labs, General Chemistry Laboratory Coordinator, Office of Research Safety, Building Manager, and Stockroom Staff (both General and Organic) to ensure sustained compliance and maintain a safety-minded laboratory environment.
About Us:
For more information about Clemson, please visit the website http://www.clemson.edu/.
For more information about the department and its programs, please visit the website https://www.clemson.edu/science/academics/departments/chemistry/.
Qualifications
Ph.D. in Chemistry. Laboratory teaching experience is preferred.
Application Instructions
Review of applications will begin immediately; however, the position will remain open until filled.
Applicants should submit the following items via Interfolio:
https://apply.interfolio.com/183733
(1) Letter of Interest
(2) CV
(3) Teaching Philosophy
(4) List of contact information for three professional references.
For more information, please contact Dr. Diana Delach, Search Chair, ddelach@clemson.edu.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.
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Which visa types are most common for professor roles in South Carolina?
The H-1B 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 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.
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