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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 H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Information Technology Assistant
Align your degree to IT duties
Pull the O*NET profile for Information Technology Assistant roles and map your degree coursework directly to listed tasks. USCIS scrutinizes whether your specific field of study, not just any bachelor's degree, is a normal requirement for the position.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage for your exact SOC code and worksite zip code before your offer conversation. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above that threshold or USCIS will issue a Request for Evidence.
Search employers with active H-1B history
Target employers who have filed H-1B petitions for IT support and infrastructure roles in the past two years. Migrate Mate lists employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history by role and location, so you can focus your applications where sponsorship is already established.
Confirm each worksite gets its own LCA
If the role involves supporting multiple office locations or client sites, ask your employer before you accept the offer. Each worksite requires its own certified LCA from DOL, and an employer unprepared for that requirement can delay your start date significantly.
Document your specialized technical scope
Generic IT assistant duties like resetting passwords or imaging laptops rarely support a specialty occupation finding. Ask your hiring manager to frame your offer letter around degree-requiring responsibilities such as systems architecture, cybersecurity protocols, or infrastructure deployment to strengthen the I-129 petition.
Account for cap selection timing in your timeline
H-1B cap selection rules have changed recently, so build a realistic timeline with your employer by checking current USCIS guidance. Status is initially granted for up to three years, with extensions possible up to a six-year maximum under standard cap-subject rules.
H-1B Visa Information Technology Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Information Technology Assistant role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the position is structured. An IT assistant role qualifies as a specialty occupation when the employer requires a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, information systems, information technology, or a directly related field as a minimum for entry into the position. Roles that accept any degree or no degree at all do not meet the specialty occupation standard, and USCIS will likely issue a Request for Evidence or deny the petition.
What documents should I prepare before an employer files my H-1B petition?
You'll need official transcripts and a credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the United States, a detailed resume showing degree-level IT duties, and any professional certifications relevant to your role such as CompTIA, Cisco, or Microsoft credentials. Your employer will need a certified LCA from DOL and a completed I-129 petition with supporting documentation that ties your specific degree field to the position's technical requirements.
How do I find Information Technology Assistant employers who sponsor H-1B visas?
Start with Migrate Mate, which lists employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history searchable by job category and location. Focus on mid-size to enterprise technology companies, managed service providers, healthcare systems, and financial institutions, since these industries consistently file H-1B petitions for IT infrastructure and support roles that require degree-level qualifications.
What happens if I support multiple office locations in this role?
Each worksite where you perform H-1B duties requires its own certified LCA filed with DOL, covering the prevailing wage for that specific geographic area. If your employer assigns you to a client site or secondary office not listed on the original LCA, they must file a new LCA before you begin work there. Confirm your employer's process for handling multiple worksites before accepting an offer.
Can I extend my H-1B status beyond six years in an Information Technology Assistant role?
Extensions beyond the standard six-year maximum are only available if you have an approved I-140 immigrant petition or a pending PERM labor certification that has been filed for at least 365 days. Without a green card process underway, H-1B status for a cap-subject IT assistant position is capped at six years total across all extensions, after which you must leave the United States or change to another visa status.