Job Description

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.
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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
Assistant or Associate Professor of Middle Level/Secondary Mathematics Education
University of South Carolina Upstate
FAC00195PO25
Spartanburg, SC

Faculty position to teach on the Spartanburg and/or Greenville campus.

The University of South Carolina Upstate is a positive, diverse, and empowering institution for motivated, success-minded students who want to be challenged academically, supported personally, and pushed to the boundaries of their potential in an opportunity-rich environment.

The School of Education, Human Performance and Health seeks a tenure track Assistant or Associate Professor of Middle-Secondary Mathematics Education to prepare future teachers in obtaining certification in middle level and secondary science education, in addition to advisement and field-based supervisory responsibilities. The successful candidate will join a team of teachers and researchers working collaboratively to recruit and retain science and mathematics teachers funded by a National Science Foundation Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program grant. Candidates should have a commitment to working collegially with faculty and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.

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 among its Top Public Regional Colleges and No. 2 in South Carolina. Located between Charlotte and Atlanta along the I-85 corridor, one of the fastest growing business and high-tech regions in the country, the campus is within easy driving distance of the Appalachian mountains and the Atlantic Ocean beaches. The University has an enrollment of approximately 5,000 students and employs approximately 650 full and part-time faculty and staff, reflecting the diversity of Upstate South Carolina. In addition, students and faculty from over 25 nations reflect the university’s international character. USC Upstate is proud of the diversity of its student body and we seek to attract an equally diverse applicant pool for faculty, staff, and administrators. We are an EOE/AA employer and are strongly committed to increasing faculty diversity.

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 College of Education, Human Performance, and Health (CoEHPH) at the University of South Carolina Upstate is transforming the upstate region of South Carolina, training exceptional teachers, human services and exercise science professionals. Our programs focus on developing skills and abilities among our students to ensure Upstate graduates positively impact the health and educational outcomes of individuals and our community. As part of our mission as a regional public institution, we seek colleagues whose public scholarship targets meaningful community engagement and whose research and teaching includes partnerships with public and private sectors aimed at the public good through teaching, research and service. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues and community stakeholders on initiatives
targeting education across our region, as well as health indicators and initiatives. Candidates should share our commitment to creating educational experiences that are deeply meaningful. With enrollments approaching one thousand students, a new M.Ed. program in Applied Learning and Instruction, and a new M.S. in Exercise Science, the College of Education, Human Performance and Health is focused on engaged, experiential learning in partnership with dedicated faculty in small class settings. Our emphasis on student and regional needs creates an innovative organization that actively pursues student success and retention, inclusion, diversity and community involvement. CoEHPH is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of EducationPreparation (CAEP). We seek colleagues for whom student success, diversity and inclusion are also a priority. For more information, visit https://www.uscupstate.edu/coehph.
Required Education and Experience
The successful candidate will possess an earned doctorate in mathematics education or closely related field; ABD candidates with planned completion dates by August 15, 2026, will be considered. A minimum of three (3) years successful teaching experience in middle and/or high school math classrooms is required. A demonstrated interest in teaching at the undergraduate level and a defined research agenda with presentations and/or publications in science education are necessary qualifications. A successful background check is required.
Preferred Qualifications
To be considered at the rank of Associate Professor, applicants must: a) currently hold the rank of Associate Professor at an accredited institution of higher education, b) have a record of highly effective teaching, c) have a well-established research agenda, and d) have evidence of continuous service. Experience teaching at the undergraduate level and working with pre-service teachers, as well as significant professional engagement with middle and secondary faculty in public schools is preferred. An ability to identify and practice assessment measures for evaluating program outcomes, as well as teachers’ impact on student learning in middle and secondary school environments, is desired.