Assistant Professor - Prevention Science
Location: Columbia, SC | Full-time, 9-month tenure-track position (40 hours per week) | Basis: Academic year (9 months) | Work County: Richland
About the University
The University of South Carolina system transforms lives across South Carolina through eight institutions and 20 locations. Over 50,000 students are enrolled, including at the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive universities in Aiken, Upstate, and Beaufort. Palmetto College campuses enable flexible degree completion through in-person, online, or blended learning. The system emphasizes service, building healthier and more educated communities statewide and beyond.
About the Role
The Department of Psychology at the University of South Carolina, Columbia campus, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning August 16, 2026. The successful candidate will conduct research related to children and prevention, pursue external research grants, and contribute to the department’s academic mission through undergraduate and graduate teaching aligned with their expertise.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research focused on prevention science, particularly involving children.
- Vigorously pursue external research funding.
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in psychology.
Requirements
- Doctoral degree in psychology or a related field by the start date of employment (August 16, 2026).
- Demonstrated record of research productivity.
- Potential for excellence in teaching.
Preferred Qualifications
- Focus on prevention science in early or middle childhood.
- Interest in prevention strategies benefiting young children, such as those involving family, school, or community settings.
- Research addressing dual outcomes of health and psychological well-being.
Benefits
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.