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.
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 carl.dahlman@sc.edu.
The University of South Carolina is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. 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.