Tenure-track position in Visual Communications

The School of Journalism and Mass Communications at the University of South Carolina is searching for a dynamic and creative professor to join the faculty of a growing visual communications program.

The school has both academic and professional tracks. Academic-track candidates must have a Ph.D. (ABDs considered) and some professional or teaching experience. Professional-track candidates must have the MFA and significant professional experience. The position is for open rank.

The ideal candidate for either the academic or professional track would have strong teaching competencies in visual communication theory, history and demonstrated skills in the design, development and delivery of print and web-based content for news, commercial or nonprofit audiences. A portfolio of design, multimedia or video work is required of all candidates.

Applicants for the academic track should demonstrate an appropriate record of scholarly research and be willing to contribute to the development of the graduate program at the Master’s and doctoral levels. Applicants for the professional track should demonstrate an appropriate record of professional or creative activity and be willing to contribute to the development of the graduate program at the Master’s level.

Applicants should send a cover letter, CV, contact information for three references and a URL address that links to a portfolio to kornegay@sc.edu or mail to Prof. Van Kornegay, School of Journalism and Mass Communications, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208.

About the program

There are six full-time faculty and approximately 280 students in the Visual Communications major, one of five majors in the School of Journalism and Mass Communications at the University of South Carolina. The major emphasizes general visual communications skills applicable to the fields of news, advertising and public relations. Students take core courses required of all journalism majors and visual communications courses that focus on print and multimedia design, informational graphics, photography and videography. Visual Communications majors are encouraged to develop specialties in either news, advertising or public relations through electives, internships and independent studies.

The University of South Carolina is a research university with nearly 30,000 students. It sits at the heart of South Carolina’s capital, just two hours from both the coast and the mountains. The SJMC offers bachelor's and master's degrees in journalism and mass communication, as well as a Ph.D. in mass communication. The School has approximately 1,400 undergraduates and 60 graduate students in print and electronic journalism, advertising and public relations, visual communications and mass communications. For more information, see our website at www.jour.sc.edu.

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 also responsive to dual career couples.