Instructor / Senior Instructor in Cardiovascular Sciences

About the role

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.

The Cardiovascular Technology (CVT) Program and the Department of Biological Sciences in the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences at the University of South Carolina invites applications for a full-time, professional track faculty position at the rank of Instructor or Senior Instructor, to begin August 16, 2027. The position is a twelve-month appointment with 50% teaching and 50% administrative service. This is an annual appointment that may be renewed contingent upon the dean's approval, satisfactory performance, department needs and the availability of funding. We seek an experienced cardiovascular professional and educator who can bridge a rigorous undergraduate cardiovascular science education with contemporary clinical practice to help strengthen and expand our CVT major.

Responsibilities

• Teach and mentor undergraduate students preparing for careers in CVT and related health sciences.
• Instruction of advanced cardiovascular anatomy and physiology, including clinically relevant pathophysiology, hemodynamics, and foundations of diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures.
• Instruction of a professional development course that introduces students to the roles and responsibilities of a cardiovascular technologist, interprofessional communication, patient-centered care, and workplace professionalism.
• Additional instruction and mentoring support as needed in Cardiovascular Health Sciences and in the Department of Biological Sciences.
• Help strengthen and expand the CVT program's network of clinical training partners by developing additional partnerships with CAAHEP-accredited cardiovascular technology training programs.
• Manage and strengthen affiliation agreements and relationships with hospitals, clinical educators, and program directors of certificate training programs.
• Contribute to the development, review, and improvement of Cardiovascular Sciences and related curriculum.
• Complement professional student advisors in helping students transition from undergraduate study into affiliated clinical training programs and cardiovascular careers.

Requirements

• Master's degree in cardiovascular sciences, health sciences, kinesiology, physiology, exercise science, or a closely related field by employment start date.
• At least 2 years of professional experience in cardiovascular technology, diagnostics/intervention, or a closely related field.
• Current or previous professional certification/registration such as RCIS, RDCS, RVT, RCES, RCS, RVS, or equivalent nationally recognized cardiovascular credential.
• Sufficient instructional experience to teach advanced cardiovascular anatomy and physiology and prepare students for cardiovascular clinical practice.
• Strong communication, organizational, mentoring, and collaborative skills.
• Appointment as Senior Instructor requires the equivalent of five years of full-time teaching experience in higher education.

Qualifications

• Candidates with evidence of research scholarship, quality-improvement and workforce development, professional leadership, or other contributions to cardiovascular education and clinical practice are encouraged to apply.

Skills

• Strong communication, organizational, mentoring, and collaborative skills.
• Ability to teach advanced cardiovascular anatomy and physiology.
• Ability to develop and manage clinical training partnerships.
• Curriculum development and improvement.

Benefits

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities