Job Description

Advertised Job Summary
Instructor of Computer Science
University of South Carolina Upstate
FAC00220PO25
Spartanburg, SC
Faculty position to teach on the Spartanburg and/or Greenville campus.
The department of Mathematics and Computer Science at the University of South Carolina Upstate invites applicants to apply for a non-tenure track Instructor of Computer Science position with a start date of August 16, 2026. Duties include teaching courses in computer science and cybersecurity, advising students, and participating in internal and external service activities. The candidate must have a commitment to excellence in teaching. Candidates with expertise in cybersecurity, network security, cloud security, digital forensics or secure programming practices are strongly encouraged to apply. The department offers degrees in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, and Cybersecurity.
The University of South Carolina Upstate is a comprehensive public university and a senior institution of the University of South Carolina. U.S. News and World Report ranks USC Upstate among its Top Public Regional Colleges and No. 2 in South Carolina. Located between Charlotte and Atlanta along the I-85 corridor, one of the fastest growing business and high-tech regions in the country, the campus is within easy driving distance of the Appalachian mountains and the
Atlantic Ocean beaches. The University has an enrollment of approximately 5,000 students and employs approximately 650 full and part-time faculty and staff, reflecting the diversity of Upstate South Carolina. In addition, students and faculty from over 25 nations reflect the university's international character. USC Upstate is proud of the diversity of its student body and we seek to attract an equally diverse applicant pool for faculty, staff, and administrators. We are an
EOE/AA employer and are strongly committed to increasing faculty diversity.
The College of Science and Technology is comprised of three academic units whose missions all relate to the promotion of STEM-related programming-the Department of Informatics and Engineering Systems, the Division of Mathematics and Computer Science, and the Division of Natural Sciences and Engineering. Each unit offers rigorous and engaging academic programming, opportunities for undergraduate research, engagement with community partners, and internship and service opportunities. The college embraces diversity and student-centered learning, and strives to provide opportunities for growth with the development of innovative cross-disciplinary activities. Our outstanding faculty provide quality instruction, work closely with students, conduct significant research, and are involved in community engagement. For more information, please visit our website at .
Required Education and Experience
Master's degree in Computer Science, Networking, Cybersecurity or closely related field required by August 15, 2026. A minimum of 6 hours is required of graduate coursework in one or more of the following areas: Cybersecurity, Network Security, Digital Forensics, or Software Security. A successful background check is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Expertise in cybersecurity, network security, cloud security, digital forensics or secure programming practices is preferred.

Skills Required