
The University of South Carolina’s School of Journalism and
Mass Communications seeks applicants for up to two scholars with
a strong emphasis in Public Relations research beginning August 2011.
We are looking for individuals who have a commitment to teaching,
a passion for scholarship and the desire to significantly contribute
to our graduate program. These positions require a Ph.D. in mass
communications or related field. Outside industry experience is a
plus. Open rank.
In addition to a burgeoning Ph.D./M.A. program, The School of Journalism
and Mass Communications offers bachelor's degrees in print and electronic
journalism; advertising and public relations and visual communications.
The School’s Ph.D./M.A. programs are particularly strong in
health/science/risk communications, new media technologies and communication
law. The M.M.C. program is particularly strong in integrated communications.
The University has begun a number of interdisciplinary initiatives
and we are particularly interested in individuals who have the desire
to work across disciplines inside and outside the School.
The ideal candidates would have teaching experience at the undergraduate
and graduate level in public relations as well as documented successful
involvement with a graduate program, such as chairing doctoral dissertations
or teaching graduate seminars. We appreciate all methodologies for
better understanding the media and welcome innovative researchers
who have experience in more than one method for data gathering.
These positions carry a 2/2 teaching load with an expectation of
sustained and productive research as well as contributions to the
service of the School, the University, and our profession.
Applicants should send a letter of application, CV, the names of
at least three references and any support material to:
Erik Collins, Ph.D., J.D., Chair
Faculty Search Committee
School of Journalism and Mass Communications
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC 29208
The University of South Carolina is a research university with more
than 27,000 students located in South Carolina’s capital, a
unique family-friendly city located equidistant from two-hour rides
to beautiful Atlantic beaches or the historic, rolling Blue Ridge
mountains.
The School has an enrollment of 1,400 undergraduates and
60 graduate students in print and electronic journalism; advertising
and public relations; visual communications, and mass communications.
The largest enrollment sequence is public relations. The faculty consists
of a collegial group of researchers and educators with a wide range
of backgrounds and interests.
The search committee’s review of applications on a rolling
basis will begin September 15, and continue until the position is
filled. Rank and salary will depend on qualifications and experience.
Employment begins in August 2011.
The University of South Carolina is an affirmative action, equal
opportunity employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.
The University of South Carolina is responsive to the needs of dual
career couples.
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Erik Collins, Ph.D., J.D., Chair
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