Instructor, Applied GIS

Required Education and Experience - Candidates must have a M.S. or Ph.D. in Geography, GIScience, Geospatial Analytics, Geo-Informatics, or a related field awarded by time of appointment. - Candidates must demonstrate the ability to teach undergraduate courses in GIScience and related areas., Preferred Qualifications - Candidates must have a M.S. or Ph.D. in Geography, GIScience, Geospatial Analytics, Geo-Informatics, or a related field awarded by time of appointment. - Candidates must demonstrate the ability to teach undergraduate courses in GIScience and related areas.

Instructor, Applied GIS Department: CAS Geography Part/Full Time: Full Time Advertised Salary Range: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. About UofSC From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service - helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond. Advertised Job Summary The Department of Geography in the McCausland College of Arts and, community. The successful candidate will contribute to the department’s GIScience curriculum, with teaching responsibilities that may include applied GIS and related geospatial technologies. The successful candidate may also teach or develop additional courses that address recent advances in the field and applications in both physical and social environments. The department welcomes applicants with experience in industry, government, or other applied geospatial settings, as well as those with advanced graduate training in GIScience and related fields. The teaching load is four courses per semester and may include some online instruction. Candidates must also participate in mentoring students and departmental service as appropriate. The Department currently comprises nineteen tenured/tenure-track faculty and one full-time instructor. Faculty research interests span resource politics, environmental hazards, human rights, coastal geomorphology, energy geographies, health, GIS and remote

Sciences at the University of South Carolina invites applications for a full-time, professional-track faculty position at the rank of Instructor, to begin August 16, 2027. The position is a nine-month appointment with a teaching load of 4:4 for the academic year. This is an initial one-year appointment that may be renewed contingent upon the dean’s approval, satisfactory performance, departmental needs, and the availability of funding. Upon renewal, the appointment has a clear pathway for promotion through USC’s standard professional-track faculty promotion process. This position offers a unique opportunity to join an internationally recognized Center of Excellence in Geographic Information Science as the department leverages new resources to expand its reach and educational impact. We seek a scholar-teacher in geospatial applications who will contribute to advancing local and national priorities through excellent teaching, student mentorship, and engagement with our growing GIScience