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A. Appointment

Part-time faculty appointment is offered to qualified individuals with relevant education and experience. Appointment to the College is consistent with the academic rank policies of the University described in the 2000 Faculty Manual.

1. Affirmative Action Policy

The University of South Carolina System provides equal opportunity and affirmative action in education and employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. (USC 2000 Faculty Manual)

2. Hiring Process

Recruitment of part-time faculty is based on College and University needs and availability of positions and funds. The process is:

a. Upon receipt of curriculum vitae, the information is given to the Dean to review to see if certain criteria are met for positions available. After review, the Dean requests the type of letter to be sent:

1.  Interested (Further information is sent to applicant, including information about USC and the College, and an interview date is scheduled.  References are requested at this time. A preliminary telephone interview may be conducted to get additional information.)
2.  Applicant is being considered for the position.

3.  There is not a good match between the applicant’s abilities and College needs.

Letters are sent within 72 hours of receipt of application by the Dean’s office.

b.  For those qualified, a personal interview is scheduled with the Chair of the Faculty and Dean.

c. Once a decision is made, the Dean makes a verbal job offer to the candidate. If the candidate accepts, the Dean sends a formal letter of offer.

d. Letters are sent from the Dean to other candidates indicating position has been filled.

3. Qualifications

Definition of Part-time Faculty: Members of the College of Nursing who fill a temporary, specific need in the College. Part-time faculty are University employees on fixed appointments and are not tenure track faculty.  Those appointed must emphasize commitment to nursing science and applying theory to nursing practice through emphasis on theoretical thinking. Non-nurses may be appointed.

4. Criteria for Appointment
      A minimum of a

• Master’s degree in a nursing specialty or appropriate discipline.
• Membership in a professional organization.
• Maintain a certification status if appropriate.
• Demonstrates competence as an instructor.


5. Orientation

Orientation for new part-time faculty is planned by the Chair of the Faculty prior to the beginning of classes.  Other scheduled activities will be included in the orientation calendar to provide new faculty with an overview of the college and its programs.  The Chair of the Faculty may delegate some of these responsibilities to full time faculty members.

B. Part-time Faculty Workload

The mission of the University, the goals of the College of Nursing and the clinical and part-time faculty guidelines provide the basis for faculty responsibilities. Part-time faculty are expected to teach courses, mentor students, participate in committee work, and be involved in community service as specified in their letter of appointment.

Office Hours:  Part-time faculty will post and hold a minimum of 2 open hours per week; other office hours by appointment.

C. Evaluation

An evaluation is conducted annually by the Chair of the Faculty and a copy is sent to the Dean. The information is then retained in the part-time faculty’s personnel file.

D. Faculty Practice Plan

The College of Nursing participates in the School of Medicine Educational Trust. Part-time faculty may be members of the Practice Plan. 
See Faculty Practice Policies and Procedures. 

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