Instructor, Geospatial Data Science

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. The initial appointment is for one year, that may be renewed contingent upon the dean’s approval, satisfactory performance, departmental needs and the availability of funding. This is intended to be a long-term professional-track faculty position with 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 impact. We seek a scholar-teacher in geospatial data science and innovation who will contribute to local and national priorities through excellent teaching, student mentorship, and engagement with our growing GIScience community. The successful candidate will teach foundational GIScience courses along with advanced offerings that may include, but not limited to, Spatial Programming, WebGIS, Geostatistics, GeoAI, Geospatial Intelligence, and courses in the candidate’s specialization. The successful candidate may also contribute to the development of data-intensive, computational, and interdisciplinary applications of geospatial technologies across USC. The department is particularly interested in candidates with experience teaching geospatial data science or related topics, curriculum development experience, professional engagement related to teaching and learning, and/or advanced graduate training in these areas. The teaching load is four courses per semester and may include online instruction. Candidates must also participate in mentoring students and departmental service as appropriate. Additional opportunities for summer instruction may also be available. Candidates must demonstrate prior experience as an instructor of record or teaching assistant.

• Master’s degree in Geography, GIScience, Geospatial Analytics, Geo-Informatics, or a related field by the time of appointment.
• Candidates must demonstrate the ability to teach undergraduate courses in GIScience and related areas.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Geography, GIScience, Geospatial Analytics, Geo-Informatics, or a related field by the time of appointment.
• Candidates must demonstrate the ability to teach undergraduate courses in GIScience and related areas.
• The department is particularly interested in candidates with experience teaching geospatial data science or related topics, curriculum development experience, professional engagement related to teaching and learning, and/or advanced graduate training in these areas.

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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. Veterans’ Preference Statement The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities. Benefits for FTE Positions

The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers state employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the “Working at USC” section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu., 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