Instructor, GIScience - Applied GIS

Campus: Columbia
College/Division: College of Arts and Sciences
Department: CAS Geography
Position Type: Full-time, 9-month professional-track appointment (40 hours per week, 8 courses per academic year). Renewable contingent upon performance, funding, and departmental needs.

About the Role

The Department of Geography at the University of South Carolina, Columbia campus, invites applications for a full-time Instructor position in GIScience with a focus on Applied GIS, beginning August 16, 2026. The teaching load is four courses per semester (4-4 load) and may include online instruction.

Responsibilities

• Teach a range of GIS courses, including:
  • GEOG 105 – The Digital Earth
  • GEOG 263 – Introduction to GIS
  • Advanced courses such as Advanced GIS, Spatial Programming, Drones, and WebGIS
• Emphasize applications addressing issues in both physical and social environments.
• Teach additional courses as agreed upon with the department chair.

Requirements

• PhD in Geography or applied GIScience by the start date of the appointment (August 16, 2026).
• Teaching experience in GIS, Cartography, or Remote Sensing as instructor of record.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.