The Department of Geography at the University of South Carolina is seeking applicants for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Geographic Information Science (GIScience) position, with an anticipated start date of August 16, 2027.
The department seeks an emerging scholar whose research advances GIScience and geospatial technologies, including GIS modeling, digital cartography, geovisualization, spatial statistics, GeoAI, and geospatial intelligence. Potential research applications include environmental hazards, climate change, human-environment interactions, spatial inequities, public health, and sustainable development.
The successful candidate will conduct independent research, teach undergraduate and graduate GIS courses, support the Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) certificate program, and mentor graduate students.
Qualifications
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Geography, GIScience, or a related field by the appointment date. Candidates should demonstrate strong research potential and a commitment to teaching and mentoring.
Position Details
- Location: Columbia, South Carolina
- Appointment: Full-time, nine-month, tenure-track
- Anticipated Start Date: August 16, 2027
- Application Review Begins: November 1, 2026
- Application Deadline: Open until filled
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit the following materials:
- One-page cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Research statement (maximum two pages)
- Teaching and mentoring statement (maximum one page)
- One representative scholarly work (published, in press, or under review)
- Names and email addresses of three professional references
Applicants may also submit one additional representative scholarly work.
Learn More and Apply
For additional information and application instructions, visit the
University of South Carolina Job Posting
.
For questions about the position, contact Search Committee Chair Dr. Cuizhen (Susan) Wang at
cwang@mailbox.sc.edu.
