Assistant Professor, Environmental Hazards

University of South Carolina, United States

Updated: about 21 hours ago
Location: Columbia, SOUTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Summary


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Posting Number FAC00098PO25
Advertised Title Assistant Professor, Environmental Hazards
Campus Columbia
College/Division College of Arts and Sciences
Department CAS Geography
Advertised Salary Range We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time Full Time
Hours per Week 40
Position Category Full-time Equivalent (FTE)
Basis 9 months
Work County Richland
Tenure Information Tenure-Track/Tenured
Job Search Category Faculty


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About University of South Carolina
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.


Benefits for FTE Positions


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Position Description


Advertised Job Summary
The faculty of the Department of Geography at the University of South Carolina, Columbia campus, invites applications for a 9-month, full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin August 16, 2026.
As a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Geography, the successful candidate will have a focused research agenda in support of disaster-resilience and adaptation, inequalities as related to pre- and post-disaster outcomes, and the application of research toward action to improve communities. The ability to teach courses and conduct research focused on disasters, including physical and human perspectives and processes, climate resilience, risk or vulnerability assessment, health hazards, or geographic information systems as applied to environmental hazards is desired. We seek an innovative scholar to support the growth of the department’s Hazards Vulnerability and Resilience Institute as a national and international leader in this field. This position is also part of a Presidential level cluster hiring initiative focused on water quality, environmental health, and disaster preparedness.
The Department of Geography currently consists of 20 faculty. Current research areas of the faculty include resource politics, environmental hazards, human rights, coastal geomorphology, energy geographies, GIScience, biogeography, migration, and climate change. The Department has about 25 full-time graduate students and offers PhD, MS, MA, BS, and BA degrees. For more information about the Department of Geography, please visit our website at: https://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/artsandsciences/geography
Required Education and Experience
The position requires a PhD in Geography, Urban Planning, Climate Science, GIScience, or related fields. ABDs will be considered with a PhD required by the time of appointment.
Preferred Qualifications
The position requires a PhD in Geography, Urban Planning, Climate Science, GIScience, or related fields. ABDs will be considered with a PhD required by the time of appointment.


Posting Detail Information


Desired Start Date 08/16/2026
Job Open Date 07/11/2025
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
Applications must include: (1) a cover letter addressing interests and qualifications for the position, (2) a curriculum vitae, and (3) the names and email addresses of 3 references. Reference letters will be solicited from candidates best meeting the qualifications of this position. Applicants may submit up to 2 research publications (optional).
Applications will be reviewed beginning October 1, 2025. Inquiries about this position may be directed to the Department Chair, Dr. Jerry Mitchell, at MITCHEJT@mailbox.sc.edu.
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 review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/190221
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