The School has dual academic and professional tracks. Academic-track
candidates must have a Ph.D. (ABD’s considered), proven research
record and some professional and/or teaching experience. Professional-track
candidates must have significant professional experience (some teaching
experience preferred). All applicants should be committed to research
or creative activity, teaching and service in their areas.
We expect to hire faculty in the following area:
· Health Communication.
The ideal candidate would be able to lead initiatives in health communication.
Professional experience, a track record of grants and publications,
the ability to work with multiple disciplines across the University
(including the Arnold School of Public Health) and graduate teaching
experience are all desired. We are particularly interested in hiring
faculty at the senior associate or full professor level, but outstanding
candidates at the assistant level will be considered. Ph.D. required.
The School of Journalism and Mass Communications offers bachelor's
and master's degrees in journalism and mass communication, as well
as a Ph.D. in mass communication. The University of South Carolina
is a research university with more than 27,000 students located in
South Carolina’s capital city, located two hours from the coast
and from the 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 faculty consists of a collegial group of researchers and educators
with a wide range of backgrounds and interests.
Applicants should send a letter of application, CV, and the names
of references to:
Dr. Lowndes F. Stephens, Chair
Faculty Search Committee
School of Journalism and Mass Communications
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC 29208
The search committee’s review of applications on a rolling basis
will begin November 15, and continue until positions are filled. Rank
and salary will depend on qualifications and experience. Employment
begins in August 2008.
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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