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Posting Number	STA00085PO23
Job Family	Research
Job Function	Research
USC Market Title	Post Doctoral Fellow
Job Level	R2 - Research
Internal Title	Postdoctoral Scholar (B2F)
Campus	Columbia
Work County	Richland
College/Division	College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management
Department	HRSM Sport and Entertainment Management
State Pay Band	Unclassified
Advertised Minimum Salary	Salary commensurate with qualifications.
Advertised Salary Range	Commensurate with Experience
Location of Vacancy	Columbia, SC
Part/Full Time	Full Time
Hours per Week	37.5
Work Schedule	Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Type of Staff Position	Full-time Equivalent (FTE)
Basis	12 months
Job Search Category	Post-doctoral

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Benefits for FTE, Research Grant or Time-Limited Positions Are Indicated Below

The University of South Carolina (UofSC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about UofSC benefits, access the About Benefits section on the Applicant Portal at uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.

Benefit Eligibility Type	Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)
South Carolina Retirement	Yes
State Insurance Programs	Yes
Annual Leave	Yes
Sick Leave	Yes

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary	The Department of Sport and Entertainment Management (SPTE) in the College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management at the University of South Carolina invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow as part of the inaugural cohort of the University’s new Bridge to Faculty program. This is a full-time 12-month position.  The Department of Sport and Entertainment Management is committed to building and supporting a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community of scholars and students, in keeping with the University’s goals regarding faculty diversity and excellence. We invite applications from outstanding scholars whose work contributes to, advances, or expands the boundaries of college sport research and will have completed a PhD in sport management or a related field between August 15, 2019 and August 15, 2023.  Primary duties for this position consist of, but are not limited to the following: a) establish a robust program of focused college sport research, b) teach one class per year related to college sport, c) participate in the intellectual life of the institute and department, d) meet regularly with faculty mentors, e) participate in professional development opportunities, and f) collaborate across the college and institution when deemed appropriate.  The scholar will have access to institutional and departmental resources specifically designed to support their readiness for a tenure-track position.
Minimum Qualifications	Doctoral (Ph.D.) degree in area of specialty.
Preferred Qualifications	N/A
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities	Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, and work independently. May have knowledge in equipment, data analysis, professional clinical processes, or other specific areas related to the field of research. Ability to analyze and interpret data using inferential techniques. Ability to present information effectively. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with others.

Position Attributes

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive	No
Hazardous weather category	Non-Essential

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies	1
Desired Start Date	08/16/2023
If Research Grant/Time Limited, give end date
Job Open Date	01/31/2023
Job Close Date	05/15/2023
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant	Qualified Candidates should submit the following: 1) A cover letter describing your interest in doing postdoctoral work, specifically at USC, with relevant personal and professional background. In addition, identify 1-2 faculty members who could act as their postdoctoral supervisor while they are in residence at USC. 2) A curriculum vitae including name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address. 3) Transcript (indicating completion of PhD after August 15, 2019 or expected completion of PhD by August 15, 2023). 4) Statements of research and teaching (three-page limit each, double-spaced). 5) A statement sharing how your experiences related to diversity, equity, and inclusion can help advance the University’s goal of “cultivating a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive campus (1-3 pages). Varied socioeconomic and cultural experiences, diversity-related research, teaching goals emphasizing diversity, and first-generation college graduate status should be highlighted in the statement. 6) Up to two (2) writing samples 7) Three letters of recommendation (must be on organization letterhead and include wet signatures [letters must be sent from referee directly to the Search Committee Chairperson, Dr. Richard Southall, email: southall@hrsm.sc.edu]) 8) Applicable accommodations request. To ensure full consideration, application material should be submitted through uscjobs.sc.edu and must be received by May 15, 2023. If you have any questions about the application process or this position, please contact Dr. Richard Southall, Director, College Sport Research Institute, Department of Sport and Entertainment Management at southall@hrsm.sc.edu or 803-777-5550. Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.    We are only accepting applications submitted by May 15, 2023. The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to: 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  Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC.
Quicklink for Posting	https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/139596
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