Assistant Professor, GIScience

Assistant Professor, GIScience

Salary

See Position Description

Location

Richland County, SC

Job Type

FTE - Full-Time

Job Number

9867283

Agency

University of South Carolina

Opening Date

10/02/2026

Closing Date

12/1/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

Your application must be submitted online at https://apptrkr.com/9867283

Class Code:

UG74

Position Number:

9867283

Normal Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)

Pay Grade

Unclassified

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Veteran Preference Statement

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

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Job Responsibilities

Assistant Professor, GIScience 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 bachelors 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 Sciences at the University of South Carolina invites applications for a full-time, nine-month tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in GIScience, with an anticipated start date of August 16, 2027. We seek an emerging scholar whose research and teaching engage the frontiers of GIScienceand cutting-edge geospatial technologies. Areas of interest that advance GIScience concepts, theories and/or methods include, but are not limited to, GIS modeling, digital cartography, geo-visualization, spatial statistics, GeoAI and Geospatial Intelligence, with potential topical applications in environmental hazards, human-environment interactions, sustainable development, spatial inequities, health, energy, urban planning and related fields. The successful candidate will be expected to continue the departments strong tradition of leadership in the field, contribute to a collaborative research environment, and foster partnerships across campus and beyond. We are interested in a candidate who wishes to play a leading role in the future of GIScience. Teaching responsibilities will include supporting and advancing fundamental GIS courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, supporting the Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) certificate, as well as developing new courses in the candidates area of expertise. The successful candidate will teach four courses per academic year (two per semester) and is expected to participate in graduate student recruitment and supervision. 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 sensing, biogeography, migration, and climate change, with collaborations across the college, university, and beyond. In addition, the Department faculty lead several institutes and centers including the Hazards, Vulnerability and Resilience Institute (HVRI), Walker Institute of International and Area Studies, and the Center for GIScience and Geospatial Big Data. The Department offers PhD, MS, MA, BS, and BA degrees. For more information about the Department of Geography, please visit https://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/artsandsciences/geography.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Required Education and Experience Candidates must have a PhD in Geography, GIScience, or related field by the time of appointment. ABD candidates whose degrees will be completed by the start date are eligible to apply. Applicants should demonstrate the potential to be an outstanding researcher, along with a desire to pursue excellence in teaching and mentoring.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications Candidates must have a PhD in Geography, GIScience, or related field by the time of appointment. ABD candidates whose degrees will be completed by the start date are eligible to apply. Applicants should demonstrate the potential to be an outstanding researcher, along with a desire to pursue excellence in teaching and mentoring.

Additional Comments

Job Close Date Special Instructions to Applicant Applications must include: (1) A one-page cover letter describing the candidates interest in the position and summarizing qualifications relevant to the advertised requirements; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) a research statement, not exceeding two pages, describing prior contributions and an independent future research agenda; (4) a teaching and mentoring statement, not exceeding one page, identifying courses the applicant is prepared to teach and their approach to student learning and mentorship; (5) one representative scholarly work, published, in press, or under review, with a brief statement of the applicants contribution if co-authored; and (6) the names and email addresses of three professional references. Applicants may also submit one additional representative scholarly work (optional). Review of applications will begin November 1, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Reference letters will be solicited for candidates that best meet the qualifications for this position. Inquiries about this position may be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Cuizhen (Susan) Wang at mailto:cwang@mailbox.sc.edu. Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time.This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/9867283 EEO Statement The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions. je-59466313fa844d5e94aedbbd630a6a38

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

Employer State of South Carolina

Agency University of South Carolina Address Division of Human Resources

Columbia, South Carolina, 29208

Phone 803-777-3821

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