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<span style="font-weight: 500;">Position Description</span></div>
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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.<br>
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The successful candidate is expected to teach a range of GIS courses, including GEOG 105 – The Digital Earth, GEOG 263 – Introduction to GIS, and advanced courses such as Advanced GIS, Spatial Programming, Drones, and WebGIS with an emphasis on applications
that address issues in both the physical and social environments. 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.</div>
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Required Education and Experience</div>
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Candidates must have a PhD in Geography or applied GIScience by the start date of the appointment.</li></ul>
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Preferred Qualifications</div>
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Candidates must have a PhD in Geography or applied GIScience by the start date of the appointment.</li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); align-self: start; line-height: 1.1em; list-style-type: disc;">
Successful candidates must have teaching experience in GIS, Cartography, or Remote Sensing as instructor of record.</li></ul>
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08/16/2026</div>
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08/11/2025</div>
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Special Instructions to Applicant</div>
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All applicants must apply online at USCJobs at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. 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.<br>
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<b><i>Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) 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
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The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender),
gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including
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