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The USC School of Journalism and Mass Communications seeks applicants for positions in varied areas of emphasis in teaching, research and creative activity.

Positions are open rank unless otherwise specified, and we encourage applications from senior faculty.

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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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