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University 101 is accepting applications for new instructors for Fall 2025. Prospective instructors should submit the new instructor application, along with a cover letter and resume. 

Requirements

• master's degree or higher from an accredited institution (official transcript required)
• status as a full-time university employee, retiree of USC Columbia, or Ph.D. student
• completion of the Teaching Experience Workshop
• approval by the instructor's supervisor or department chair
• approval by the director of University 101 Programs
• participate in regular professional development opportunities offered by University 101 Programs

Application Process

  Visit the University 101 Programs web page for full application instructions.

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Graduate Staff Assistant (GSA) Positions are Available  for the Summer 2026 Semester

 

Position Summary and Duties

The College of Nursing seeks a reliable and detail-oriented Graduate Assistant to support administrative and academic operations. This position works closely with the Office of Academic Affairs, the Office of the Dean, and the Clinical Education Department to ensure efficient documentation, file management, and event support. The Graduate Assistant must be able to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare documents, correspondence, and letters for the Office of Academic Affairs
• Maintain and organize files for the Office of Academic Affairs in accordance with college and university standards
• Assist the Clinical Education Department with preparation of materials for upper-division student applications
• Support course syllabus collection, filing, and record maintenance
• Assist the Office of the Dean with special projects as assigned
• Provide support for College of Nursing events, including preparation, coordination, and on-site assistance
• Perform additional administrative duties as needed to support college operations

Time Commitment:

This position requires a commitment of 20 hours per week, with hours varying by faculty member. Some individual hours are scheduled based on faculty teaching schedules, most commonly on Mondays, Wednesdays, and/or Fridays. The remaining weekly hours are flexible and may be arranged around the GIA’s academic schedule. The period of employment follows the academic calendar, and the GIA must be available through the end of each semester’s examination period.  

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

• Current enrollment as a graduate student in good academic standing
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and efficiently with minimal supervision
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Professional demeanor and ability to handle confidential information

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior administrative or office experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard university system

Benefits:

This position will qualify the GIA for in-state tuition.

Application Instructions:

Please send your 1) Resume; 2) In lieu of sending a class schedule, send availability for each day of the work week (M-F).

Kendall Anderson Jr., MBA

Academic Assessment Manager

Office of Academic Affairs

College of Nursing

ka44@mailbox.sc.edu

(803) 544-8986

Graduate Staff Assistant (GSA) Position Available for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027

Position Summary and Duties:

The College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management (HRSM) seeks a skilled and detail-oriented Graduate Assistant to support educational technology initiatives with a focus on course development within the Blackboard system and digital
accessibility. The position is on-campus 15-20 hours/week, Monday through Friday with flexibility during regular business hours to accommodate the student’s course schedule each semester.

This position works closely with the Instructional Design and Technology Team to ensure that course content and digital assets meet established quality and accessibility standards and best practices in teaching and learning. The Graduate Assistant will play a critical role in building, remediating, and enhancing digital learning materials to create robust and inclusive educational experiences for all students.

The ideal candidate must be able to work independently, manage multiple projects, and maintain a high level of technical proficiency and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and remediate course content to ensure compliance with HRSM quality and digital accessibility standards, including WCAG 2.1 AA, Section 508
• Audit existing digital assets including PDFs, presentations, images, videos, and web content for accessibility and copyright compliance
• Assist faculty in creating and formatting accessible and copyright-compliant documents, multimedia content, and interactive learning objects
• Assist the Instructional Design and Technology Team with special projects related to educational technology and digital learning initiatives
• Stay current with accessibility guidelines, standards, and emerging technologies
• Use Generative AI tools to prototype and develop digital learning assets

Time Commitment and Pay:

This position requires a commitment of 15-20 hours per week, with flexible scheduling to accommodate the GSA's academic obligations. The hourly rate is between $15 and $16. Hours may be arranged around the GSA's course schedule and will be determined in consultation with the supervising faculty or staff member. The period of employment covers the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters. The GSA must be available through the end of each semester's examination period.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

• Current enrollment as a graduate student in good academic standing (per Graduate School policy)
• Demonstrated knowledge of digital accessibility principles and standards (WCAG, Section 508, ADA)
• Strong technical skills and proficiency with Blackboard learning management system and Blackboard Ally accessibility checker
• Experience using Microsoft Office 365 especially using Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Teams
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent attention to detail, commitment to quality, and diligence in completing assigned tasks
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Positive, service-oriented attitude and neatly groomed appearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in instructional design, educational technology, or accessibility remediation
• Experience with multimedia creation and editing tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Camtasia or other)
• Experience working with AI tools (e.g. Chat GPT, Microsoft CoPilot, Claude, etc)
• Experience working in higher education settings

Application Instructions:

No later than Friday, September 4th, please send the following as one digital Word document to Tammy Macek, Learning Experience Designer at the College of HRSM:

• Resume
• Brief statement describing your experience with digital accessibility and educational technology
• Fall 2026 (and if available, Spring 2027) course schedule and work availability for each day of the work week (MF).
• Two references (instructor, former employer or volunteer supervisor)
• One digital artifact to showcase digital skills. (i.e. document, presentation, video, website or other online resource)
• Your availability for a potential on-campus interview on the following days: September 8^th and September 9^th

 

 

SCHC 390 Instructor Position

Job Title

SCHC 390 Instructor (Spring 2027)

Job Summary

SCHC 390 is a mandatory one-credit course in which Honors students prepare for their senior thesis by developing a research question, analyzing current, relevant scholarship in an annotated bibliography, drafting an 8-to-12-page thesis proposal, and finding a full-time faculty member to serve as a thesis director.  

In-person sections of the course meet once each week for 50 minutes. The graduate instructor will be responsible for teaching three in-person sections of SCHC 390 (a total of three credit hours). 

The position runs 1/11/27 to 5/8/27, with the option to renew for the next academic year.  

It is a part-time, hourly, 10-hour-per week position. Instructors will be compensated $24.21/hour. Please note that this position is not a graduate assistantship and does not include tuition reductions.

SCHC 390 Grader Position

Job Title

SCHC 390 Grader (Spring 2027) 

Job Summary

SCHC 390 is a mandatory one-credit, asynchronous, online course in which SCHC students prepare for their senior thesis. Graders will be responsible for grading five assignments for the course during the semester and will work with the SCHC 390 instructor to provide timely and detailed feedback on student work.   

This 10-hour-per-week position is a fantastic opportunity to work with high-achieving students on a wide array of creative and innovative thesis projects. Aside from occasional team meetings or events, the position is primarily remote/virtual. Assuming deadlines are met, hours are flexible. All grading will be completed via Blackboard.    

The position runs from 1/11/27 to 5/8/27. Instructors will be compensated $20.53/hour. Please note that no tuition assistance or benefits will be offered.

Key Responsibilities

Grade and provide timely, detailed feedback for four SCHC 390 assignments during the semester.  

Work with SCHC 390 instructor to develop and deliver one short presentation to students.  

Assist with thesis events or activities (such as Spring Thesis Symposium) when needed.  

Participate in occasional team meetings and thesis events.

USC graduate students in any program. Please note that graduate students may not work more than 20 hours per week, so applicants with other campus jobs for Spring 2027 exceeding 10 hours per week are ineligible.

Please complete this short application form no later than November 13th. If you have any questions or experience difficulties with the application form, please contact Senior Thesis Coordinator, Kelley Kennedy, at kelleyak@mailbox.sc.edu.