> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/4300925-instructor-applied-gis](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/4300925-instructor-applied-gis). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Instructor, Applied GIS - **Company:** University of South Carolina - **Location:** Richland County, SC, United States - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Geographic Information Systems, Data Analysis, Information Technology - **Published:** October 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=9a5b1d0e20a09f06 ## About the Role * 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. Posting Detail Information, This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. ## Description Advertised Job Summary The Department of Geography in the McCausland College of Arts and 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 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.