Tenure-Track Professor: Global Migration & Development

AAG; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Carolina invites applications for a full-time, nine-month tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Migration, Development, and Humanitarianism within the Department of Geography and the Global Studies program.

The successful candidate will address migration crises, development, and humanitarian responses through a critical lens, contribute to the Migration Lab, teach two courses per semester, and build a strong interdisciplinary research program.

Qualifications

• PhD in Geography by the start date.
• Strong publication record with fieldwork experience.
• Ability to teach courses on migration, development, and human rights.
• Evidence of interdisciplinary teaching and service.

Responsibilities

• Teach two courses per semester in relevant topics.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Lead and contribute to the Migration Lab and related programming.
• Engage in interdisciplinary research across Geography and Global Studies.

Skills

Migration studies

Development studies

Humanitarianism

Research methods

Teaching

Education

PhD in Geography

Tools

GIS

Remote sensing

Job description

The University of South Carolina invites applications for a full-time, nine-month tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Migration, Development, and Humanitarianism within the Department of Geography and the Global Studies program.

The successful candidate will address migration crises, development, and humanitarian responses through a critical lens, contribute to the Migration Lab, teach two courses per semester, and build a strong interdisciplinary research program.