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Advertised Title Integrated Information Technology Assistant Professor
Campus Columbia
College/Division College of Engineering and Computing
Department CEC Integrated Information Technology
Advertised Salary Range To commensurate with qualifications
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
About USC
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.
Veterans' Preference Statement
The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.
Benefits for FTE Positions
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers state employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu.
Advertised Job Summary
The Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing (MCEC) at the University of South Carolina in Columbia S.C is continuing to expand its tenured and tenure-track ranks. As part of this growth, the Department of Integrated Information Technology (IIT) invites applications for a dynamic tenure-track faculty member to begin Fall 2027 as a full-time Assistant Professor 9-month faculty member. Situated in Columbia S.C USC’s Engineering and Technology Innovation Center, the Department of Integrated Information Technology (IIT) offers an ABET accredited undergraduate BS in Integrated Information Technology, a Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT), a Master of Health Information Technology (MHIT), and a PhD in Informatics. The teaching load is attractive and appropriate for developing a robust research program, including the pursuit of research grants. Online as well as traditional classroom teaching, commitment to undergraduate research, and university and professional service will be expected.
IIT seeks candidates with expertise at the intersection of applied information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) — the systems that operate, instrument, and inform industrial and energy facilities. The searches are motivated in part by the university’s proposed Nuclear Innovation Center, a major investment within the College’s emerging Engineering District in Columbia, established in partnership with industry, government agencies, educational institutions, and other stakeholders. The searches are further motivated by the College’s new undergraduate program in industrial engineering, which opens opportunities for collaboration between the IIT Department and the industrial engineering program.
Areas of Interest
Areas of interest, all with an applied emphasis, include:
AI for OT operations: Condition monitoring, diagnostics, and prognostics pipelines; predictive maintenance at plant scale; anomaly detection in operational data; machine learning and large language models applied to operational technology environments.
AI/ML and human-computer interaction: Operator and engineer decision support; human-AI teaming and appropriate reliance on automated recommendations; interface design for control room and field environments; extended reality and simulation-based training for technical workforces; explainability and transparency of machine learning in safety-critical settings.
Instrumentation, sensing, and edge systems: SCADA, DCS, and instrumentation and control systems; industrial IoT sensing and real-time data acquisition; edge computing and distributed processing at the plant boundary; hardware-in-the-loop and cyber-physical testbeds; qualification of digital instrumentation and control for safety-critical use.
Industrial networks and communication systems: Industrial communication protocols and architectures (OPC UA, Modbus, PROFINET, IEC 61850); IT/OT convergence, segmentation, and plant network architecture; deterministic and time-sensitive networking; private 5G and industrial wireless; network observability and performance engineering in operational environments.
Industrial data platforms and digital twin infrastructure: Historians and industrial data pipelines; data engineering and platform architecture supporting digital twins; information modeling and interoperability across heterogeneous plant systems; cloud-to-edge data management; data quality, lineage, and governance for operational data.
Work addressing nuclear-related operational technology is especially welcome across all of these areas, including IT/OT applications in reactor instrumentation and control and in plant operations and maintenance, as well as IT/OT workforce development for nuclear energy facilities. Outstanding applications from other IT areas are welcome to apply.
Responsibilities
Successful candidates will develop an externally funded, nationally visible research program; teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the department’s information technology curriculum, including core coursework as well as new courses in the candidate’s specialty; advise undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students; and contribute to departmental, college, and professional service. The candidate will have the opportunity to engage and collaborate with centers and laboratories within MCEC and across campus, including the Artificial Intelligence Institute — a comprehensive, interdisciplinary, and translational AI research institute spanning the university; the McNAIR Center — an industrial-scale center for advanced manufacturing, processing, and assembly of aerospace, communications, and automation components; the Cyberinfrastructure Lab — an applied research lab for high-performance communications and cybersecurity; the Center for Industry Solutions — an industry-facing center delivering company-sponsored projects in smart manufacturing, digital engineering, and supply chain; and others.
Required Education and Experience
All applicants should hold an earned doctorate in information technology, information systems, computer science, industrial or systems engineering, or a closely related field by the start date of employment, with demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and research with high scholarly impact. Applicants must be prepared to teach existing undergraduate and graduate courses in the department’s information technology curriculum and to develop new courses in their area of expertise.
Preferred Qualifications
Successful candidates will develop an externally funded, nationally visible research program; teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the department’s information technology curriculum, including core coursework as well as new courses in the candidate’s specialty; advise undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students; and contribute to departmental, college, and professional service.
Desired Start Date 08/16/2027
Job Open Date 10/20/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
The anticipated start date is August 16, 2027. Interested applicants should apply online at https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/214783 with the following information: (1) a letter of interest, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) a concise description of research plans, (4) a teaching plan, and (5) names and contact information of three references. Questions may be directed to Dr. John Gerdes, Search Committee Chair, GERDES@mailbox.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
Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC.
EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.
Posting Number FAC00150PO26
Advertised Title Integrated Information Technology Assistant Professor
Campus Columbia
College/Division College of Engineering and Computing
Department CEC Integrated Information Technology
Advertised Salary Range To commensurate with qualifications
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
About USC
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.
Veterans' Preference Statement
The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.
Benefits for FTE Positions
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers state employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu.
Advertised Job Summary
The Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing (MCEC) at the University of South Carolina in Columbia S.C is continuing to expand its tenured and tenure-track ranks. As part of this growth, the Department of Integrated Information Technology (IIT) invites applications for a dynamic tenure-track faculty member to begin Fall 2027 as a full-time Assistant Professor 9-month faculty member. Situated in Columbia S.C USC’s Engineering and Technology Innovation Center, the Department of Integrated Information Technology (IIT) offers an ABET accredited undergraduate BS in Integrated Information Technology, a Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT), a Master of Health Information Technology (MHIT), and a PhD in Informatics. The teaching load is attractive and appropriate for developing a robust research program, including the pursuit of research grants. Online as well as traditional classroom teaching, commitment to undergraduate research, and university and professional service will be expected.
IIT seeks candidates with expertise at the intersection of applied information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) — the systems that operate, instrument, and inform industrial and energy facilities. The searches are motivated in part by the university’s proposed Nuclear Innovation Center, a major investment within the College’s emerging Engineering District in Columbia, established in partnership with industry, government agencies, educational institutions, and other stakeholders. The searches are further motivated by the College’s new undergraduate program in industrial engineering, which opens opportunities for collaboration between the IIT Department and the industrial engineering program.
Areas of Interest
Areas of interest, all with an applied emphasis, include:
AI for OT operations: Condition monitoring, diagnostics, and prognostics pipelines; predictive maintenance at plant scale; anomaly detection in operational data; machine learning and large language models applied to operational technology environments.
AI/ML and human-computer interaction: Operator and engineer decision support; human-AI teaming and appropriate reliance on automated recommendations; interface design for control room and field environments; extended reality and simulation-based training for technical workforces; explainability and transparency of machine learning in safety-critical settings.
Instrumentation, sensing, and edge systems: SCADA, DCS, and instrumentation and control systems; industrial IoT sensing and real-time data acquisition; edge computing and distributed processing at the plant boundary; hardware-in-the-loop and cyber-physical testbeds; qualification of digital instrumentation and control for safety-critical use.
Industrial networks and communication systems: Industrial communication protocols and architectures (OPC UA, Modbus, PROFINET, IEC 61850); IT/OT convergence, segmentation, and plant network architecture; deterministic and time-sensitive networking; private 5G and industrial wireless; network observability and performance engineering in operational environments.
Industrial data platforms and digital twin infrastructure: Historians and industrial data pipelines; data engineering and platform architecture supporting digital twins; information modeling and interoperability across heterogeneous plant systems; cloud-to-edge data management; data quality, lineage, and governance for operational data.
Work addressing nuclear-related operational technology is especially welcome across all of these areas, including IT/OT applications in reactor instrumentation and control and in plant operations and maintenance, as well as IT/OT workforce development for nuclear energy facilities. Outstanding applications from other IT areas are welcome to apply.
Responsibilities
Successful candidates will develop an externally funded, nationally visible research program; teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the department’s information technology curriculum, including core coursework as well as new courses in the candidate’s specialty; advise undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students; and contribute to departmental, college, and professional service. The candidate will have the opportunity to engage and collaborate with centers and laboratories within MCEC and across campus, including the Artificial Intelligence Institute — a comprehensive, interdisciplinary, and translational AI research institute spanning the university; the McNAIR Center — an industrial-scale center for advanced manufacturing, processing, and assembly of aerospace, communications, and automation components; the Cyberinfrastructure Lab — an applied research lab for high-performance communications and cybersecurity; the Center for Industry Solutions — an industry-facing center delivering company-sponsored projects in smart manufacturing, digital engineering, and supply chain; and others.
Required Education and Experience
All applicants should hold an earned doctorate in information technology, information systems, computer science, industrial or systems engineering, or a closely related field by the start date of employment, with demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and research with high scholarly impact. Applicants must be prepared to teach existing undergraduate and graduate courses in the department’s information technology curriculum and to develop new courses in their area of expertise.
Preferred Qualifications
Successful candidates will develop an externally funded, nationally visible research program; teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the department’s information technology curriculum, including core coursework as well as new courses in the candidate’s specialty; advise undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students; and contribute to departmental, college, and professional service.
Desired Start Date 08/16/2027
Job Open Date 10/20/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
The anticipated start date is August 16, 2027. Interested applicants should apply online at https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/214783 with the following information: (1) a letter of interest, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) a concise description of research plans, (4) a teaching plan, and (5) names and contact information of three references. Questions may be directed to Dr. John Gerdes, Search Committee Chair, GERDES@mailbox.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
Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC.
EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Information Technology Assistant
Match your credentials to the right EB category
If you hold a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field, you likely qualify under EB-3 professional. A master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive IT experience may support an EB-2 filing instead.
Pull your prevailing wage before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for Information Technology Assistant roles in your target city before accepting an offer. Your employer must certify that your salary meets or exceeds this DOL-set threshold to pass PERM.
Find sponsors through Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate for employers with verified green card sponsorship history in IT support roles. Targeting companies that have completed PERM filings before tells you they understand the process and have the HR infrastructure to see it through.
Review the O*NET profile before PERM recruitment starts
Your employer's PERM recruitment must reflect the actual duties in your role. Cross-check the O*NET profile for Information Technology Assistants so the job description your employer advertises aligns with your day-to-day responsibilities and passes DOL review.
Clarify your priority date strategy early
If you're a national of India or China, ask your employer to file the I-140 petition as soon as PERM is certified, even if you're not ready to file the I-485 yet. An earlier priority date locks your place in the queue under per-country annual limits.
Understand AC21 portability before changing jobs
Once your I-485 adjustment-of-status application has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 lets you move to a new employer in the same or similar occupation without restarting the green card process from PERM, as long as your original I-140 was approved.
Green Card Information Technology Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category covers Information Technology Assistant roles?
Most IT Assistant positions qualify under EB-3 as either professionals with a bachelor's degree or skilled workers with at least two years of experience. If the role requires an advanced degree or your background includes a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience in IT support or systems administration, your employer may pursue an EB-2 filing instead.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residency, not a temporary status. The process starts with PERM labor certification filed with the Department of Labor, which includes a prevailing wage determination and a formal recruitment test. The employer then files an I-140 petition with USCIS. Unlike H-1B visa, there is no annual lottery, but per-country numerical limits mean nationals of high-demand countries can face significant priority-date backlogs before filing the final adjustment-of-status application.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for IT Assistant positions?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified green card sponsorship history in IT roles, letting you focus your applications on companies that have completed PERM filings before. Targeting these employers saves time and reduces the risk of pursuing opportunities with organizations that have no experience navigating the PERM and I-140 process.
What does the PERM recruitment requirement mean for my job search?
PERM requires your employer to run a formal recruitment test to demonstrate that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the position before sponsoring you. Your employer posts job advertisements, reviews applications, and documents the results for DOL. As the sponsored worker, you don't run this process, but you should ensure the job description used in recruitment accurately reflects your actual duties to avoid a DOL audit.
Can I change employers after my green card process has started?
Once your I-485 adjustment-of-status application has been pending for at least 180 days and your original I-140 was approved, AC21 portability allows you to move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without restarting from PERM. Your priority date from the original approved I-140 can also carry over to a new employer's petition, protecting your place in the queue.