Assistant Professor - Journalism

Assistant Professor - Journalism

Salary

See Position Description

Location

Richland County, SC

Job Type

FTE - Full-Time

Job Number

9956372

Agency

University of South Carolina

Opening Date

11/10/2026

Closing Date

1/9/2027 11:59 PM Eastern

Class Code:

UG74

Position Number:

9956372

Normal Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)

Pay Grade

Unclassified

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

Your application must be submitted online at https://apptrkr.com/9956372. Google Chrome must be used as the preferred internet browser to enter the applicant portal.

Veteran Preference Statement

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

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Job Responsibilities

Assistant Professor - Journalism

Department: CIC School of Journalism and Mass Communications

Part/Full Time: Full Time

Advertised Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000

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 bachelors 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 School of Journalism and Mass Communications (SJMC) at the University of South Carolina invites applications for a nine-month, Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Journalism, with an anticipated start date of August 16, 2027. The school has a unique opportunity to strengthen a signature area of excellence by hiring a teacher-scholar whose research advances the theory and practice of journalism. We are seeking a scholar whose work examines journalism in the context of citizen engagement, public deliberation and democracy. The scholar will join faculty and students who are invested in ensuring journalism engages communities, facilitates public dialogue, and encourages citizen participation in addressing issues of public concern.

The University of South Carolina is an ideal location. It is home to a biennial symposium that welcomes scholars from various disciplines and approaches who address the vital relationship between civil rights and civic, public communication from local/national/transnational contexts, perspectives, and time periods. SJMC is within walking distance of the states Capitol and news broadcasters, with whom students and faculty work to help residents identify and solve community problems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active research agenda directly related to journalism, citizen engagement, public deliberation, and democracy.
• Teach core undergraduate journalism courses, including daily and longform writing in the multimedia news capstone.
• Teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Advise student journalism organizations such as National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) or Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ).
• Support and advance the schools symposium efforts.
• Pursue external research funding.
• Contribute service to the school, college, university, and profession.

Required Education and Experience

• Ph.D. in Journalism or Mass Communication by the employment start date
• Emerging record of scholarly publications related to civic journalism
• Demonstrated teaching expertise in daily and longform journalistic writing, major components of the multimedia news capstone
• Three years of professional journalism experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of, or strong potential for, excellence in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels
• Demonstrated potential for securing external research funding

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Job Close Date

Special Instructions to Applicant

Applications are due by January 3, 2027. The position will remain open until filled.

• Applicants must upload the following documents:
• Letter of application addressing their interests and qualifications for the position.
• Curriculum vitae.
• List of three references, including each references name, telephone number, and email address.
• Three letters of recommendation signed and on letterhead (only for candidates selected as finalists) should be emailed directly to Rachel Rolli at mailto:rachelrolli@sc.edu. While these letters are listed as optional on the application, they are required prior to interviewing. However, letters may be uploaded to USCJobs at the time of initial application.

Inquiries about this position may be directed to Search Committee Chair Dr. Nina Brook at mailto:nmbrook@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

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Employer State of South Carolina

Agency University of South Carolina Address Division of Human Resources

Columbia, South Carolina, 29208

Phone 803-777-3821

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