Adjunct Instructor of Professional Studies

College of Charleston
College of Charleston

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North Charleston, SC, USA · Charleston, SC, USA

Posted on Oct 23, 2026

Adjunct Instructor of Professional Studies

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Formal applications for the position must be submitted through the College’s PeopleAdmin™ site at http://jobs.cofc.edu. Submit online (1) a letter of application, (2) a recent resume or CV, (3) unofficial graduate transcripts (official transcripts will be required for hiring), (4) names and contact information for three references. This position will remain open and applicants will be reviewed regularly to meet department needs. Please contact the department with questions at bps@charleston.edu.

Posting Details

General Information
Rank Adjunct Instructor
FLSA Exempt
Position Type Adjunct
Internal Title Adjunct Instructor of Professional Studies
Department Continuing and Professional Education
School/Area School of Business
Posting Number A2026040P
Specialty and subspecialty, if any, sought
Professional Studies seeks applicants in the following subspecialty areas:
  • Advanced Manufacturing
  • Applied Communications
  • Construction Management
  • Healthcare and Medical Services Management
  • Organizational Management
  • Project Management
  • Quality & Risk Management
Courses to be covered
Position Description
The Department of Professional Studies in the School of Business at the College of Charleston invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in one of our seven sub-specialties, including advanced manufacturing, applied communications, construction management, healthcare and medical services management, organizational management and development, project management, and quality and risk management, or closely related fields. All courses within this program are taught in an accelerated 7-week remote format, either asynchronous online or synchronous online. This posting is not for a specific assignment or for a full-time FTE faculty position, but rather for a pool of candidates who may be considered for teaching 1-2 classes in the fall, spring, or summer sessions.

QUALIFICATIONS:
The minimum academic requirement is a master’s degree and course-related professional experience. Candidates should demonstrate relevant academic and/or professional expertise and a commitment to high-quality teaching. Preference will be given to candidates who are enthusiastic, collegial, engaged with students, good communicators, and team players.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM:
The Bachelor of Professional Studies program is the College’s primary online degree-completion program. It is intentionally designed to meet the needs of working adults who require an application-based curriculum with the flexibility of online and evening classes. The program is housed in the AACSB-accredited School of Business.

Founded in 1770, the College of Charleston is a public comprehensive university committed to developing ethically centered, intellectually versatile, and globally fluent citizens who create innovative solutions to social, economic, and environmental challenges. In its 2020 edition, U.S. News & World Report ranks the College as the No. 5 top public college in the South, the No. 3 ranked college for veterans among Southern institutions, the No. 8 most innovative school in the region, the No. 8 best college for undergraduate teaching in the South, and a best value regional college.

Special Instructions to Applicants
Formal applications for the position must be submitted through the College’s PeopleAdmin™ site at http://jobs.cofc.edu. Submit online (1) a letter of application, (2) a recent resume or CV, (3) unofficial graduate transcripts (official transcripts will be required for hiring), (4) names and contact information for three references. This position will remain open and applicants will be reviewed regularly to meet department needs. Please contact the department with questions at bps@charleston.edu.
Is this position Grant funded? No
EEO Statement
The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of sex, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please visit eop.cofc.edu.
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/18733

Reference Letters

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter / Letter of Application
  3. Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
Optional Documents
  1. Curriculum Vitae
  2. Unofficial Undergraduate Transcripts