Data Science, Emerging Technology, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geography, Online Training, Spatial Data, Training/Teaching
Posting Summary
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Posting Number
FAC00118PO25
Advertised Title
Instructor, GIScience - Geospatial Data Science
Campus
Columbia
College/Division
College of Arts and Sciences
Department
CAS Geography
Advertised Salary Range
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time
Full Time
Hours per Week
40
Position Category
Full-time Equivalent (FTE)
Basis
9 months
Work County
Richland
Tenure Information
Professional Track
Job Search Category
Faculty
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Position Description
Advertised Job Summary
The faculty of the Department of Geography at the University of South Carolina, Columbia campus, invites applications for a full time, professional-track position at the rank of Instructor to begin August 16, 2026. The position is a 9-month appointment with a teaching load of 8 courses for the academic year (4-4 load). This is an annual appointment that may be renewed contingent upon Dean's approval, satisfactory performance, departmental needs, and the availability of funding.
The successful candidate is expected to teach courses in advanced and emerging geospatial technologies, including GEOG 105 - The Digital Earth, GEOG 263 - Introduction to GIS and advanced courses such as Spatial Programming, WebGIS, Geostatistics, GeoAI, or GeoIntelligence with potential applications across diverse disciplines on campus. Other courses may be taught as agreed to by the department chair. The teaching load is four courses per semester and may include online instruction.
Required Education and Experience
- Candidates must have a PhD in Geography, GIScience, or a closely related field by the start date of the appointment.
Preferred Qualifications- Candidates must have a PhD in Geography, GIScience, or a closely related field by the start date of the appointment. S
- Successful candidates must have teaching experience in GIS, Remote Sensing, or Spatial Programming as instructor of record.
Posting Detail Information
Desired Start Date
08/16/2026
Job Open Date
08/11/2025
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
All applicants must apply online at USCJobs at Applications must include: (1) a cover letter that describes their teaching interests, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) the names and email addresses of three references, and (4) no more than 2 sample syllabi from previously taught courses. References will be solicited only from applicants selected for interview. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. Inquiries about this position may be directed to Dr. Cuizhen Wang, Search Committee Chair, Department of Geography, cwang@mailbox.sc.edu.
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