Job description
Job Summary
The faculty of the Department of Geography at the University of South Carolina, Columbia campus, invites applications for a , professional-track position at the rank of Instructor to begin August 16, .
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 Deans 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 The Digital Earth, GEOG 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.
SSuccessful candidates must have teaching experience in GIS, Remote Sensing, or Spatial Programming as instructor of record. Posting Detail Information Desired Start Date 08/16/ Job Open Date 08/11/ Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant All applicants must apply online at USCJobs at Applications must include: a cover letter that describes their teaching interests, a curriculum vitae, the names and email addresses of three references, and 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, , and continue until the position is filled.
Inquiries about this position may be directed to Dr. Cuizhen Wang, Search Committee Chair, Department of Geography, are advertised for a minimum of five business days on our job website.
After five business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time.
This position is open until filled.
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 a review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae List of References and Contact Information Teaching Statement Optional Documents Other Supporting Documents
Required Skill Profession
Postsecondary Teachers