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Assistant Professor in Migration, Development, & Humanitarianism Department: CAS Geography Part/Full Time: Full Time Advertised Salary Range: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. About UofSC 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. Advertised Job Summary The Department of Geography and the Global Studies program in the Walker Institute of International and Area Studies in the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences at the University of South Carolina invites applications for a full-time, nine-month tenure-track jointly-appointed faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Migration, Development, and Humanitarianism to begin August 16, 2027. We seek a geographer whose work addresses the intersection of migration crises, human development, and humanitarian responses to migration through a critical lens that incorporates comparative and/or global policies and that intersects with the practices comprising the international refugee regime and the long-term development impacts of migration management strategies. The ideal candidate will have a primary focus on current migration streams and migration management practices. We seek candidates who can teach classes on relevant, conceptually driven topics and research methods and whose established publication records draw from fieldwork experience. As a joint-appointment, this candidate will contribute to the interdisciplinary research and teaching in the Walker Institute, as well as achieving a tenurable record in the disciplinary home department of Geography. The person hired will be expected to make substantive service contributions and/or leadership for the Migration Lab in the Walker Institute, as well as related programming, conferences, and collective research initiatives in the Institute. Regular teaching duties are two courses per semester, which are likely to include: GLST 101 Global Studies: Context, Connection, and Change; GLST 300 International Development; GEOG/GLST 305 Global Migration; GEOG/GLST 380 Global Human Rights; and other courses assigned by the two units. Successful candidates will have demonstrated potential to mentor both undergraduate and graduate students, in addition to a positive record of other meaningful service in both units. The Department of Geography currently comprises nineteen tenured/tenure-track faculty and one full-time instructor. Faculty research interests span resource politics, environmental hazards, human rights, coastal geomorphology, energy geographies, health, GIS and remote sensing, biogeography, migration, and climate change, with collaborations across the college, university, and beyond. In addition, the Department faculty lead several institutes and centers including the Hazards, Vulnerability and Resilience Institute (HVRI), Walker Institute of International and Area Studies, and the Center for GIScience and Geospatial Big Data. The Department offers PhD, MS, MA, BS, and BA degrees. For more information about the Department of Geography, please visit https://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/artsandsciences/geography. The Walker Institute of International and Area Studies has been bringing the world to Carolina for over 60 years. The Institute supports international research, teaching, and programming on our campus and in our community. Our mission is sustained by 200 faculty associates from the College of Arts and Sciences and across our campus. The Walker Institute offers an interdisciplinary B.A. in Global Studies, a B.S. in Cyber Policy and Ethics, and minors in seven area studies programs. For more information about the Walker Institute, please visit our website at http://walkerinstitute.sc.edu.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
Required Education and Experience - PhD in Geography by the employment start date. - Demonstrated publication record and effective teaching in the Geography of migration, development, and human rights. - Demonstrated potential for effective interdisciplinary teaching in and service to the Global Studies program.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications - PhD in Geography by the employment start date. - Demonstrated publication record and effective teaching in the Geography of migration, development, and human rights. - Demonstrated potential for effective interdisciplinary teaching in and service to the Global Studies program.
Additional Comments
Job Close Date Special Instructions to Applicant Applications must include: (1) a cover letter describing the candidate's interest in the position and how they meet the required qualifications; (2) a statement of the candidate's research program; (3) a summary of teaching and mentoring philosophy and experience; (4) a curriculum vitae; and (5) the names and email addresses of three professional references. Professional references will be contacted directly by the Chair of the Search Committee, and letters will be requested on the candidate's behalf at that time. Review of applications will begin December 15, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries about this position may be directed to Dr. Carl T. Dahlman at mailto:carl.dahlman@sc.edu. Positions are advertised for a minimum of forty-five (45) days on our job website. After forty-five (45) 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. The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to: - Health and Life Insurance - Retirement Programs - Paid Tuition - Dependent Scholarships - Annual Leave - Sick Leave - 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday) - Paid Parental Leave - Professional Development Opportunities Clickhttps://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsc.edu%2Fabout%2Foffices_and_divisions%2Fhuman_resources%2Fcareers%2Findex.php&data=05%7C02%7CCORNELIM%40mailbox.sc.edu%7Cf852bcc5b365468ae90208dea9f8b354%7C4b2a4b19d135420e8bb2b1cd238998cc%7C0%7C0%7C639135082793327465%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=%2FZTRlb2X58uoYCovHxbUZIvTDmCUO6RxuRHZo6lqnxQ%3D&reserved=0 to learn more about why you should work at USC. To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/9923700 EEO Statement The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions. je-a617dc0ed2d0430c8700abcd22748b39
Job Responsibilities
Assistant Professor in Migration, Development, & Humanitarianism Department: CAS Geography Part/Full Time: Full Time Advertised Salary Range: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. About UofSC 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. Advertised Job Summary The Department of Geography and the Global Studies program in the Walker Institute of International and Area Studies in the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences at the University of South Carolina invites applications for a full-time, nine-month tenure-track jointly-appointed faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Migration, Development, and Humanitarianism to begin August 16, 2027. We seek a geographer whose work addresses the intersection of migration crises, human development, and humanitarian responses to migration through a critical lens that incorporates comparative and/or global policies and that intersects with the practices comprising the international refugee regime and the long-term development impacts of migration management strategies. The ideal candidate will have a primary focus on current migration streams and migration management practices. We seek candidates who can teach classes on relevant, conceptually driven topics and research methods and whose established publication records draw from fieldwork experience. As a joint-appointment, this candidate will contribute to the interdisciplinary research and teaching in the Walker Institute, as well as achieving a tenurable record in the disciplinary home department of Geography. The person hired will be expected to make substantive service contributions and/or leadership for the Migration Lab in the Walker Institute, as well as related programming, conferences, and collective research initiatives in the Institute. Regular teaching duties are two courses per semester, which are likely to include: GLST 101 Global Studies: Context, Connection, and Change; GLST 300 International Development; GEOG/GLST 305 Global Migration; GEOG/GLST 380 Global Human Rights; and other courses assigned by the two units. Successful candidates will have demonstrated potential to mentor both undergraduate and graduate students, in addition to a positive record of other meaningful service in both units. The Department of Geography currently comprises nineteen tenured/tenure-track faculty and one full-time instructor. Faculty research interests span resource politics, environmental hazards, human rights, coastal geomorphology, energy geographies, health, GIS and remote sensing, biogeography, migration, and climate change, with collaborations across the college, university, and beyond. In addition, the Department faculty lead several institutes and centers including the Hazards, Vulnerability and Resilience Institute (HVRI), Walker Institute of International and Area Studies, and the Center for GIScience and Geospatial Big Data. The Department offers PhD, MS, MA, BS, and BA degrees. For more information about the Department of Geography, please visit https://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/artsandsciences/geography. The Walker Institute of International and Area Studies has been bringing the world to Carolina for over 60 years. The Institute supports international research, teaching, and programming on our campus and in our community. Our mission is sustained by 200 faculty associates from the College of Arts and Sciences and across our campus. The Walker Institute offers an interdisciplinary B.A. in Global Studies, a B.S. in Cyber Policy and Ethics, and minors in seven area studies programs. For more information about the Walker Institute, please visit our website at http://walkerinstitute.sc.edu.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
Required Education and Experience - PhD in Geography by the employment start date. - Demonstrated publication record and effective teaching in the Geography of migration, development, and human rights. - Demonstrated potential for effective interdisciplinary teaching in and service to the Global Studies program.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications - PhD in Geography by the employment start date. - Demonstrated publication record and effective teaching in the Geography of migration, development, and human rights. - Demonstrated potential for effective interdisciplinary teaching in and service to the Global Studies program.
Additional Comments
Job Close Date Special Instructions to Applicant Applications must include: (1) a cover letter describing the candidate's interest in the position and how they meet the required qualifications; (2) a statement of the candidate's research program; (3) a summary of teaching and mentoring philosophy and experience; (4) a curriculum vitae; and (5) the names and email addresses of three professional references. Professional references will be contacted directly by the Chair of the Search Committee, and letters will be requested on the candidate's behalf at that time. Review of applications will begin December 15, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries about this position may be directed to Dr. Carl T. Dahlman at mailto:carl.dahlman@sc.edu. Positions are advertised for a minimum of forty-five (45) days on our job website. After forty-five (45) 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. The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to: - Health and Life Insurance - Retirement Programs - Paid Tuition - Dependent Scholarships - Annual Leave - Sick Leave - 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday) - Paid Parental Leave - Professional Development Opportunities Clickhttps://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsc.edu%2Fabout%2Foffices_and_divisions%2Fhuman_resources%2Fcareers%2Findex.php&data=05%7C02%7CCORNELIM%40mailbox.sc.edu%7Cf852bcc5b365468ae90208dea9f8b354%7C4b2a4b19d135420e8bb2b1cd238998cc%7C0%7C0%7C639135082793327465%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=%2FZTRlb2X58uoYCovHxbUZIvTDmCUO6RxuRHZo6lqnxQ%3D&reserved=0 to learn more about why you should work at USC. To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/9923700 EEO Statement The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions. je-a617dc0ed2d0430c8700abcd22748b39
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in assistant professor jobs.
- Earned doctorate or terminal degree in the relevant academic discipline
- Active research agenda with peer-reviewed publications or creative works
- Demonstrated teaching experience at the undergraduate or graduate level
- Ability to teach core and elective courses within the department's curriculum
- Record of or potential for external grant funding in the field
- Commitment to mentorship, service, and departmental citizenship activities
Tips for Your Assistant Professor Job Search
Tailor your teaching statement to each institution
Research departments read teaching statements closely and expect them to reflect the institution's student population and mission. A research university wants pedagogical innovation tied to scholarship, while a community college prioritizes accessibility and student success outcomes. Generic statements get screened out fast.
Lead your CV with publications and grants
Hiring committees scan academic CVs differently than recruiters scan resumes. Put peer-reviewed publications, funded grants, and conference presentations near the top, before teaching experience. If your publication list is thin, list manuscripts under review to show an active research pipeline.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists assistant professor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match your field and institution type and apply directly to each listing.
Request letters before the first posting closes
Most assistant professor applications require three or more reference letters submitted through institutional portals on the same deadline as your materials. Contact letter writers at the start of your search cycle, not after you find a specific opening, to avoid asking recommenders to turn around letters in under a week.
Prepare a job talk with a non-specialist audience in mind
Your job talk is evaluated by the full faculty, not just your subspecialty. Structure the first ten minutes so a colleague outside your field understands your research question and why it matters, then move into methodology. Committees flag candidates whose talks are inaccessible to the broader department.
Negotiate startup packages before you sign
Once you receive an offer, ask about research startup funds, lab setup costs, course releases in your first year, and moving allowances before accepting. These items are often negotiable at the point of offer and rarely revisited after your contract is signed.
Assistant Professor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most assistant professors?
The companies hiring the most assistant professors right now include University Of Washington, Purdue University, and University of Southern California, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Openings are concentrated at research universities and regional institutions with growing undergraduate enrollment.
How many assistant professor jobs are remote?
About 19% of assistant professor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with online and distance-education programs accounting for the largest share of those roles. Clinical, laboratory, studio, and most traditional tenure-track positions require on-campus presence, so fully remote opportunities remain a small fraction of the overall market.
How do you become an assistant professor?
You become an assistant professor by completing a doctoral or terminal degree in your field, building a research or creative portfolio during your graduate training, and applying to tenure-track or non-tenure-track openings through institutional job postings. Most candidates also complete a postdoctoral fellowship or visiting appointment to strengthen their publication record and teaching experience before landing a permanent position.
Can you get hired as an assistant professor with little or no full-time teaching experience?
Yes, many tenure-track searches accept candidates who have only taught as graduate instructors or teaching assistants. Committees evaluate the quality and range of courses you have led, your student evaluations if available, and the strength of your teaching philosophy statement. Visiting and lecturer positions are also a common entry point that builds your record before you compete for permanent roles.
What does the assistant professor interview process look like?
The process typically begins with a short screening call or video interview with a search committee, followed by an on-campus visit for finalists. The campus visit usually includes a public job talk presenting your research, a separate teaching demonstration, one-on-one meetings with faculty and administrators, and a session with graduate students. The full process from application deadline to offer can take several months.
Where can I find and apply to assistant professor jobs?
You can find and apply to assistant professor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your discipline, institution type, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing.
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