University of South Carolina

SJMC Associate Professor or Professor

The School of Journalism and Mass Communications, housed in the College of Information and Communication at the University of South Carolina, invites applications for two nine-month tenure-track faculty appointments at the rank of Associate Professor or full Professor to begin August 16, 2025. The successful candidates will have a research and publication record commensurate with an appointment at the associate or full professor rank aligned with the our tenure and promotion guidelines, with a focused research agenda and teaching experience in any of the areas of expertise represented in our school, including but not limited to the following:

• Advertising
• Broadcast Journalism
• Journalism
• Mass Communications
• Public Relations
• Sports Media
• Visual Communications

We welcome applications from any methodological background. We seek a colleague whose scholarly work will contribute to the department’s national and international reputation.

The School of Journalism and Mass Communications
The School of Journalism and Mass Communications currently enrolls more than 2,000 undergraduates and 70 graduate students in journalism, advertising, public relations, visual communications, sports media and mass communications. The SJMC offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees in journalism and mass communication and a Ph.D. in mass communication. The faculty consists of a collegial group of researchers and educators with a balance of research and professional experience—nationally renowned scholars, photojournalists, creative directors, media planners, broadcast managers, reporters, producers, editors, and graphic designers among others. The school is housed in a world class building with state of the art facilities, including two professional video studios, a photography studio, and computer labs. We extensively use Adobe Premiere Pro and Photoshop in our classes. As part of our program, every student has a subscription to Adobe Creative Suite.

College of Information and Communications

The College of Information and Communications is home to two nationally recognized schools, the School of Journalism and Mass Communications and the School of Information Science. The college provides outstanding teaching, research, and community outreach. As such, it is one of only a few universities to combine its communications and information science programs, two rapidly evolving — and converging — fields united by a shared belief that information accessibility is the cornerstone of self-governance. The College has more than 100 faculty and staff members. New assets available to faculty and students in both schools include The Social Media Insights Lab and the Biometric and User Experience Lab. Both are designed to facilitate the study of issues related to data, media, and their impact on society.

The University of South Carolina

The University of South Carolina in Columbia is the major research institution of the University of South Carolina system and its largest campus, enrolling approximately 35,000 students. The university offers over 320 degrees at the bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral and professional program levels. Founded in 1801, it is among America’s oldest and most comprehensive public universities and is one of only 32 public universities to earn the Carnegie Foundation’s top-tier designations in both research activity and community engagement. South Carolina’s capital city is currently undergoing several urban revitalization projects and offers residents a growing range of artistic, cultural, and recreational opportunities.

Required Education and Experience:

• Ph.D. in a journalism, mass communication, communication, or related field, plus relevant academic consistent with the Associate Professor rank or at least nine years for full Professor rank).
• Evidence of scholarly activity in journals, university presses, or other publication outlets consistent with School and College-level expectations for the rank of Associate Professor or full Professor.
• Record of teaching effectiveness aligned with the SJMC’s guidelines for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or full Professor.
• Evidence of national or international scholarly reputation related to scholar’s areas of expertise.
• Ability to mentor graduate student research.
• Potential or a well-established record in attracting extramural funding related to scholar’s areas of expertise.

Applications:

All applicants must complete an online application at USC Jobs at the following link: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/177159

Applications are due by January 15, 2025. Position is open until filled.

Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents:

1. Letter of application that includes a research statement
2. Curriculum vitae
3. List of three references (including name, phone number, and email)
4. Two sample publications or pieces of scholarly work.
5. Three letters of recommendation signed and on letterhead (only for candidates selected as finalists). While these letters are only required prior to interview, letters may be uploaded to USCJobs at the time of initial application.

For further information or questions about this position, please contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Shirley Carter at .

EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.