Jobs, Fellowships, Events & Announcements
Boren Awards – Campus Deadline January 6
Attention graduate students interested in working for the federal government: applications for the Boren Awards are open.
The Boren program funds eligible U.S. citizen graduate students in all programs and degree types to undertake intensive language study abroad and provides preparation for internationally focused careers in the federal government.
Last year over 40% of graduate student applicants received the fellowship.
About the Boren program
- The Boren Fellowship is open to U.S. citizens who are graduate students in all disciplines.
- Provides up to $30,000 to spend a semester or year abroad studying one of more than 60 critical need languages.
- No previous language experience required.
- Advanced graduate students are encouraged to conduct research in addition to their intensive language study.
- Fellowship recipients commit to work for at least one year for a federal agency.
- Fellows have gone on to careers in the Departments of State, Homeland Security, Defense, and Commerce as well as intelligence agencies, USAID, and more!
Next Steps
- Contact National Fellowships to learn more about our campus application process and gain access to additional resources.
- Attend National Fellowship’s upcoming Boren application workshop on November 7 @ 1:15 PM in Harper 320.
Want to Learn More?
Contact Matt Klopfenstein (klopfenm@mailbox.sc.edu) or schedule a meeting at https://calendly.com/gradfellowships to discuss the application process.
Posted 10/21/2024
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University 101 is accepting applications for new instructors for Fall 2025. Prospective instructors should submit the new instructor application, along with a cover letter and resume.
Requirements
- master's degree or higher from an accredited institution (official transcript required)
- status as a full-time university employee, retiree of USC Columbia, or Ph.D. student
- completion of the Teaching Experience Workshop
- approval by the instructor's supervisor or department chair
- approval by the director of University 101 Programs
- participate in regular professional development opportunities offered by University 101 Programs
Application Process
Visit the University 101 Programs web page for full application instructions.
Posted 10/21/2024
Critical Language Scholarship – Due November 19
The Critical Language Scholarship provides eligible students in all degree programs the opportunity to participate in a fully funded intensive summer language program.
CLS exists to encourage U.S. citizens to study one of 12 languages. Many languages require no previous study to apply. Eligible graduate students looking to develop language skills for research or future career plans should apply.
About the program:
- 8-10 week fully funded intensive summer language programs hosted at sites abroad
- Provides equivalent of one year of language study
- Study one of 12 critical-need languages:
- Arabic, Chinese, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Portuguese, Russian, Swahili, Turkish, Urdu
Who should apply:
- Students who are U.S. citizens and nationals who are currently enrolled in any undergraduate, graduate, or professional program
- Students who are interested in studying a critical-need language to
- Gain international experience
- Prepare for future research
- Prepare for future professional opportunities
Want to learn more?
- Attend our upcoming workshop on October 15 @ 1:15 PM (Harper 320)
- Attend our drop-in review event on November 1 at 10 AM (RHUU 304)
- Get feedback on your application and have questions answered by national fellowships advisors and 2023-24 CLS recipients
- Contact Matt Klopfenstein (klopfenm@mailbox.sc.edu) or schedule a meeting at https://calendly.com/gradfellowships to discuss application details or get feedback on materials.
Posted 10/3/2024
Graduate Staff Assistant (GSA) positions are available for the Fall 2024 semester
Duties
As directed by the Operations Manager, the graduate assistant (GA) will assist in setting up manikins, equipment, and supplies for various skills labs and simulation events. When the labs or simulation events are concluded the GA will break down the stations, clean the equipment as needed, and report any equipment malfunction or deterioration to the Operations Manager. The GA will also be responsible for understanding how the lab's A/V equipment and patient simulators are turned on and off and how to appropriately use the equipment. Other duties by the GA include but are not limited to stocking supplies, managing the flow of simulation activities, making sure the lab is kept neat (beds made, trash picked up or recycled), updating, organizing, and printing data files related to scenarios, and role-playing in scenarios.
Time Commitment
10 or 20 hours per week, varies by faculty member. Some individual hours are set based on the faculty member’s teaching schedule – commonly Mondays, Wednesdays and/or Fridays. Rest of weekly hours are flexible based on the GIA’s schedule. Period of employment matches the academic calendar. GIA will need to be available through the end of each semester’s exam period. This position is located in the College of Nursing’s Clinical Education Building in West Columbia, a 15-minute drive from our downtown campus.
Qualifications
Must have already attended or be able to attend the required GTA/GIA Workshops hosted by the Center for Teaching Excellence and register for GRAD 701, a seminar course of professional development. These are one-time required trainings for various types of assistantship position. Information is available on the Center for Teaching Excellence website.
Benefits
This position will qualify the GIA for in-state tuition.
Application Instructions
Please send your 1) Resume; 2) In lieu of sending a class schedule, send availability for each day of the work week (M-F); and 3) If you are interested in 10 or 20 hours per week to:
Lonnie Rosier
lrosier@email.sc.edu
803 629-4111
Posted 8/28/2024
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Individuals can now register to take the TOEFL iBT ® and the GRE® General Test at home. ETS will answer questions about at home testing virtually, and on demand. Learn more here.
Open Research Assistant Position
Are you passionate about advancing health equity through rigorous research? Join our dynamic research team as we work to reduce preventable disparities in healthcare access, quality, and outcomes among special populations. As a Research Assistant, you'll gain hands-on experience in mixed-methods research while contributing to meaningful projects that aim to transform healthcare delivery for underserved communities.
Working directly with faculty focused on health disparities research, you'll develop valuable skills in systematic reviews, primary data collection, and data analysis. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a graduate student interested in building a career at the intersection of healthcare management, policy research, and social justice.
Position:
Research Assistant
Department:
Health Services Policy and Management, Arnold School of Public Health
Key Responsibilities:
- Support systematic and scoping reviews through literature searching, screening, and data extraction
- Assist with survey development and administration
- Conduct qualitative interviews and focus groups
- Clean and organize quantitative/qualitative datasets
- Perform basic statistical analyses using statistical software
- Help prepare research manuscripts and presentations
Required Qualifications:
- Current USC student in public health, health policy, or related field
- Strong academic writing and analytical skills
- Proficiency in Excel and basic statistical software
- Experience with literature reviews and data collection
- Attention to detail and strong organizational abilities
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with qualitative analysis software
- Knowledge of health disparities research
- Background in working with special populations
- Familiarity with REDCap or similar data collection platforms
- Statistical programming skills (STATA, SAS, or similar)
Hours:
15-20 hours/week Duration: One academic year, with possibility of renewal
To apply:
Submit CV, cover letter, and writing sample to jaltoncroker3@sc.edu.
Title:
Graduate Assistant – Qualitative Research Project
Start Date:
1/6/25
Description:
The Center for Child and Family Studies is looking for one graduate research assistant to assist with a project looking at the factors impacting attrition rates for participants in Multisystemic Therapy (MST) in South Carolina. This position may appeal to students interested in developing their qualitative research skills, or who have an interest in working with or understanding the needs and interventions for high-risk youth.
Primary role activities:
- Support writing, instrument development and testing, and participate in research team meetings.
- Make outreach to potential study participants, using a script to explain the project and solicit participation.
- Travel throughout the state for individual interviews with participants (with accompaniment).
- Conduct initial or follow-up literature searches using online databases.
Qualifications:
- Graduate students who are enrolled at the University of South Carolina and will stay at USC for at least one more year. Experience with high-risk youth, youth with carceral involvement, or therapeutic interventions with youth is appreciated but not required.
- Have a keen interest in evidence-based interventions for high-risk youth and a belief
that youth with externalizing behaviors can make positive changes in their lives.
Have an interest or experience with qualitative research methodologies, and an interest in conducting interviews with youth, families, and mental health practitioners. - Have interest in supporting the understanding of evidence-based practices for youth and how to increase participation and completion in these services.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to work with the research team’s schedule
are required.
Have a driver’s license, access to a car and able to travel as needed for interviews and/or research functions. (You will be reimbursed for mileage.) - Applicants with personal lived experience of involvement in foster care or similar service systems (e.g., mental health, housing and houselessness, justice systems) are encouraged to apply, and lived experience may be considered in lieu of some work experience. First-generation college students and students of color are also encouraged to apply.
- Have interest in supporting the understanding of evidence-based practices for youth and how to increase participation and completion in these services.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to work with the research team’s schedule
are required.
Have a driver’s license, access to a car and able to travel as needed for interviews and/or research functions. (You will be reimbursed for mileage.) - Applicants with personal lived experience of involvement in foster care or similar service systems (e.g., mental health, housing and houselessness, justice systems) are encouraged to apply, and lived experience may be considered in lieu of some work experience. First-generation college students and students of color are also encouraged to apply.
To apply:
Please send your application materials to Amber Baughman, PhD at avbaugh1@mailbox.sc.edu.
The application package needs to include
- A resume
- A one-paragraph response to each of the following questions:
- Why do you feel you are a strong candidate for this position?
- What are your interests relevant to this position?
- What, if any, experience do you have with qualitative research or mental health interventions for high-risk youth? If you do not have experience, what experiences would you like to gain through this position?