Jul 20, 2026
Position Description:
The Clemson University College of Education seeks highly qualified candidates to fill course instruction needs in the Department of Educational and Organizational Leadership Development (EOLD). This part-time opportunity to teach one or more courses is available on an as-needed basis. Courses may be offered in spring, summer, and/or fall terms and be offered in one or more modalities ranging from in-person to asynchronous online. The start date varies according to departmental teaching needs. The areas of content expertise required by the department align with program areas, which include: athletic leadership (MS and undergraduate minor); educational leadership in PK-12 (MEd, EdS, and PhD) and higher education settings (PhD); improvement science (EdD); human capital education development (BS); human resource development (MHRD); student affairs (MEd); and dissertation writing and support. A limited number of full-time visiting positions may be available in some program areas.
About the Department of Educational and Organizational Leadership Development:
Recognized for excellence across the nation, the Department of Educational and Organizational Leadership Development focuses on developing educational and organizational leaders. Using high-quality research, teaching and outreach, we prepare future student affairs personnel, higher education professionals, P-12 educators, and other organizational leaders to expand the talents and performances of individuals and organizations in ways that enhance their capacity to make a difference.
About the College of Education:
The College of Education is committed to improving education, beginning at birth. With a focus on working with underserved schools and communities, the College has award-winning programs that train teachers, counselors, and school leaders for P-12 schools; prepare counselors for community practice; train higher education student affairs leaders; and prepare training and development specialists for business and industry. We equip our students for careers and lives that make a difference, and we work tirelessly to develop initiatives that respond to today's educational landscape, including teacher recruitment and retention, online teaching, and leadership development. We participate in these innovative efforts as part of Clemson's land-grant mission to serve the state of South Carolina and beyond.
About Clemson University:
One of the most productive public research universities in the nation, Clemson University enrolls 27,341 students across the State of South Carolina and has an endowment of over $1 billion. The University operates Extension offices in every county of the state and has five Innovation Campuses and six Research and Education Center locations. Classified as an R1 — Very High Research University by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education — Clemson is dedicated to teaching, research, and service. Our main campus, located in Upstate South Carolina, sits on 1,400 acres in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, along the shores of Lake Hartwell. Through the research, outreach and entrepreneurial projects led by our faculty and students, Clemson University is driving economic development and improving quality of life in South Carolina and beyond.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s degree in a related field
Doctoral (or terminal degree) in a related field (required to teach in graduate-level programs)
Expertise in content aligned with a departmental program area
A commitment to inclusive teaching, creating an inclusive learning and working environment, and working alongside persons with diverse backgrounds
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous higher education teaching experience
Experience teaching with modality in which course is offered
Practical experience in an applied field aligned with a departmental program area
Applicants should submit the following documents:
Letter of interest that details content expertise aligned with a departmental program area, experience teaching in one or more modalities, and information about teaching availability (terms available, start date available, number of courses available to teach each term with four as maximum)
Resume or curriculum vita
Names and contact information for three references
Unofficial transcripts
Applications will be received and reviewed on an ongoing basis. The department chair or program coordinator will contact applicants with additional questions or needs if required. Part-time visiting lecturer positions will be filled prior to the start of each term. All applicants will remain in the pool indefinitely unless they request to have their application removed from the pool. Inquiries about applying should be made to the EOLD Administrative Coordinator, Kirsten Warner, at kwarne3@clemson.edu.
Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.
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