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Advertised Title Tenure Track Advanced Assistant or Associate Professor of English, Secondary Education
Campus Beaufort
College/Division USC Beaufort College/Division Level
Department BFT English & Art
Advertised Salary Range Commensurate with experience
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time Full Time
Hours per Week
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
The Department of English, the Arts, & Interdisciplinary Studies at the University of South Carolina Beaufort invites applications for a tenure-track Advanced Assistant or Associate Professor in English, Secondary Education to support our B.A. in English and B.A. in English, with Secondary ELA Licensure. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching a 4/4 load comprised of First-Year English and upper-division English Education courses, to include Composition & Rhetoric, Composition & Literature, Adolescent Literature and Development, as well as Secondary ELA Methods, Practicum, Seminar, and Internship courses. The successful candidate may also have the opportunity to teach courses in English language, literacies, and secondary education courses for USCB’s broader Educator Preparation Program through the Department of Education. As needed, and with the approval of the department chair and Provost, a portion of the teaching load may be reassigned for service as University Supervisor for Secondary English professional program candidates in the field for practicum and/or internship.
USCB faculty in a tenure-line position are expected to pursue a robust scholarly agenda and provide service to department, university, professional, and local communities. Service specific to this position involves mentoring and advising students as well as recruitment and retention activities in support of our Secondary English Education program; close collaboration with area cooperating teachers as well as the USCB Department of Education, including but not limited to attending Department of Education meetings as a representative of our program and partnering with the university’s EPP placement and accreditation coordinators; and participating in regional K-16 conversations on literacy, teacher education and development, etc. Opportunities for summer teaching and/or a summer stipend for projects in support of the Secondary English Education program that may need to take place during off-contract summer months may be available on an as-needed basis, pending department chair and provost approval. The successful candidate interested in serving in a leadership role may also have the opportunity, after tenure and promotion, to pursue an annually renewable administrative appointment as Secondary English Education Program Coordinator, a position that involves curricular review and revision, assessment and outcomes reporting, as well as leading part- and full-time faculty professional development in support of the program.
We are especially seeking candidates with an established record of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service with evidence of high levels of collaborative engagement with students and colleagues as well as demonstrated success working with local schools and other education partners in the community. This position is a 9-month appointment, commencing in August 2027. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
USCB is located in Beaufort County, home to sixty-eight Sea Islands, and includes the cities of Beaufort, Bluffton, and Hilton Head Island. The university is an independently accredited institution within the University of South Carolina system and is a small PUI (~ 2000 students). The Bluffton “main” Campus is located where Beaufort and Jasper Counties meet, while the Beaufort Campus lies in the heart of historic Beaufort. USCB takes seriously its role in the stewardship of the socially and culturally diverse historical significance of the complex and beautiful region in which it is located. The successful candidate will clearly articulate their vision for contributing to USCB’s local and regional engagement.
Required Education and Experience
Candidates must have an earned doctorate in English or a closely related field, prior experience teaching English Education courses at the university level with evidence of highly effective teaching, and a record of intellectual contributions as well as institutional service commensurate with their rank.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates whose teaching and scholarly work demonstrate substantive engagement with preparing and supporting aspiring teachers in Secondary English Education as well as evidenced experience supervising teacher candidates in the field.
Desired Start Date 08/16/2027
Job Open Date 11/06/2026
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 educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions. In instances where words are limited or costs are prohibitive, use the minimum “The University of South Carolina is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity institution. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Posting Number FAC00159PO26
Advertised Title Tenure Track Advanced Assistant or Associate Professor of English, Secondary Education
Campus Beaufort
College/Division USC Beaufort College/Division Level
Department BFT English & Art
Advertised Salary Range Commensurate with experience
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time Full Time
Hours per Week
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
The Department of English, the Arts, & Interdisciplinary Studies at the University of South Carolina Beaufort invites applications for a tenure-track Advanced Assistant or Associate Professor in English, Secondary Education to support our B.A. in English and B.A. in English, with Secondary ELA Licensure. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching a 4/4 load comprised of First-Year English and upper-division English Education courses, to include Composition & Rhetoric, Composition & Literature, Adolescent Literature and Development, as well as Secondary ELA Methods, Practicum, Seminar, and Internship courses. The successful candidate may also have the opportunity to teach courses in English language, literacies, and secondary education courses for USCB’s broader Educator Preparation Program through the Department of Education. As needed, and with the approval of the department chair and Provost, a portion of the teaching load may be reassigned for service as University Supervisor for Secondary English professional program candidates in the field for practicum and/or internship.
USCB faculty in a tenure-line position are expected to pursue a robust scholarly agenda and provide service to department, university, professional, and local communities. Service specific to this position involves mentoring and advising students as well as recruitment and retention activities in support of our Secondary English Education program; close collaboration with area cooperating teachers as well as the USCB Department of Education, including but not limited to attending Department of Education meetings as a representative of our program and partnering with the university’s EPP placement and accreditation coordinators; and participating in regional K-16 conversations on literacy, teacher education and development, etc. Opportunities for summer teaching and/or a summer stipend for projects in support of the Secondary English Education program that may need to take place during off-contract summer months may be available on an as-needed basis, pending department chair and provost approval. The successful candidate interested in serving in a leadership role may also have the opportunity, after tenure and promotion, to pursue an annually renewable administrative appointment as Secondary English Education Program Coordinator, a position that involves curricular review and revision, assessment and outcomes reporting, as well as leading part- and full-time faculty professional development in support of the program.
We are especially seeking candidates with an established record of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service with evidence of high levels of collaborative engagement with students and colleagues as well as demonstrated success working with local schools and other education partners in the community. This position is a 9-month appointment, commencing in August 2027. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
USCB is located in Beaufort County, home to sixty-eight Sea Islands, and includes the cities of Beaufort, Bluffton, and Hilton Head Island. The university is an independently accredited institution within the University of South Carolina system and is a small PUI (~ 2000 students). The Bluffton “main” Campus is located where Beaufort and Jasper Counties meet, while the Beaufort Campus lies in the heart of historic Beaufort. USCB takes seriously its role in the stewardship of the socially and culturally diverse historical significance of the complex and beautiful region in which it is located. The successful candidate will clearly articulate their vision for contributing to USCB’s local and regional engagement.
Required Education and Experience
Candidates must have an earned doctorate in English or a closely related field, prior experience teaching English Education courses at the university level with evidence of highly effective teaching, and a record of intellectual contributions as well as institutional service commensurate with their rank.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates whose teaching and scholarly work demonstrate substantive engagement with preparing and supporting aspiring teachers in Secondary English Education as well as evidenced experience supervising teacher candidates in the field.
Desired Start Date 08/16/2027
Job Open Date 11/06/2026
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 educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions. In instances where words are limited or costs are prohibitive, use the minimum “The University of South Carolina is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity institution. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Associate Professor of English Jobs
Align your CV to U.S. specialty occupation standards
USCIS evaluates whether the role requires a directly related degree. Structure your CV to show your doctorate in English or a closely related field maps explicitly to the teaching and research duties listed in the job posting.
Target departments with active PERM filing history
Many English departments sponsor green cards for tenure-track hires through PERM labor certification. Search Migrate Mate to identify universities with verified LCA sponsorship history for academic English roles before you apply.
Request a J-1 as a bridge while your H-1B clears
Some universities bring international faculty in on a J-1 exchange scholar visa first, then convert to H-1B. Confirm whether the department uses a designated J-1 sponsor organization and whether the two-year home residency requirement applies to your situation.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for postsecondary English teachers in that metropolitan area. Run the OFLC Wage Search using your work location before accepting an offer so you know the wage floor the LCA must certify.
Confirm the university is cap-exempt before the offer stage
Accredited nonprofit universities qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers, meaning your petition can be filed any time of year without entering the annual selection process. Ask HR explicitly whether the institution holds cap-exempt status before you submit application materials.
Secure your dossier before the department initiates the LCA
The employer files the LCA with DOL before submitting the H-1B petition to USCIS. Have your official transcripts, degree equivalency evaluation for non-U.S. credentials, and publication record compiled before the department's HR team starts the process to avoid delays.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Associate Professor of English role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. USCIS consistently recognizes postsecondary teaching positions as specialty occupations because they require at minimum a master's degree, and typically a doctorate, in the directly related field. For English faculty roles, your degree must be in English, comparative literature, rhetoric, or a closely adjacent discipline, a general humanities degree may draw a Request for Evidence.
Will my university employer have to go through the H-1B lottery?
Most accredited nonprofit universities are cap-exempt H-1B employers, so your petition bypasses the annual selection process entirely. This means your employer can file at any point in the year and USCIS processes the petition on a rolling basis. Confirm cap-exempt status with your HR contact early, since not every affiliated or affiliated-adjacent institution qualifies automatically.
Is PERM labor certification required for an Associate Professor of English green card?
For EB-2 and EB-3 employment-based green cards, PERM is the standard first step. However, tenured or tenure-track professors can often skip PERM entirely by qualifying under the EB-1B outstanding researcher or professor category, which requires documented international recognition and a permanent job offer. USCIS adjudicates EB-1B without a prior DOL labor certification.
How do I find universities actively sponsoring Associate Professor of English positions?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified LCA sponsorship history, searchable by role and location, so you can focus your applications on departments that have already committed to sponsoring English faculty rather than testing employer willingness after an offer.
Can a J-1 exchange scholar visa work for an Associate Professor of English role, and what is the two-year rule?
Yes, universities frequently bring English faculty in on J-1 exchange scholar or specialist status. The risk is the two-year home country physical presence requirement under INA 212(e), which applies if your program is government-funded or on the exchange visitor skills list. If triggered, you must return home for two years before switching to H-1B or adjusting status, unless you obtain a 212(e) waiver.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Associate Professor of English jobs?
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.