• Instructor, GIScience - Geospatial Data Science

    University of South Carolina (Columbia, SC)


    Classification Title: Instructor

     

    College/Division: College of Arts and Sciences

     

    Department: CAS Geography

    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.

     

    Advertised Salary Range: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

    Advertised Minimum Qualifications :

    + Candidates must have a PhD in Geography, GIScience, or a closely related field by the start date of the appointment.

     

    Full/Part Time: Full Time