Tenure-track Position in Public Relations

The School of Journalism and Mass Communications is searching for a tenure-track public relations faculty member to join us in August 2012. This is a new position. Rank is at the assistant or associate professor level.

The ideal candidate will have a commitment to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, a passion for scholarship and strong industry experience. This position requires a Ph.D. in mass communications or related field (ABD considered).

This position carries a 2/2 teaching load with an expectation of sustained and productive research or creative activity as well as service to the School, the University and the profession. We welcome innovative researchers and appreciate all methodologies for better understanding traditional and emerging media.

Applicants should send a letter of application, CV, the names of at least three references and any supporting material to:

E-mail:
Prof. Bonnie Drewniany at drewniany@sc.edu

Or mail to:
Bonnie Drewniany
School of Journalism and Mass Communications
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC 29208

The University of South Carolina is home to nearly 30,000 students and is located in South Carolina’s capital city, just two hours from the coast or the mountains. The School has an enrollment of about 1,400 undergraduates and 60 graduate students in journalism, broadcast journalism, advertising and public relations, visual communications and mass communications. The largest enrollment is in public relations. Our public relations students have a distinguished track record of award-winning performance in professional and academic competitions (Bateman, PRSA, IABC, among others). The M.M.C. program is particularly strong in integrated communications.

The search committee’s review of applications will begin December 1, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled. Rank and salary will depend on qualifications and experience.

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.