Assistant Professor - Journalism

University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement Programs

Paid Tuition

Dependent Scholarships

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

13 Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

The University of South Carolina’s School of Journalism and Mass Communications invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Journalism. The position emphasizes research on journalism in citizen engagement and public deliberation, with a start date aimed at August 2027.

Responsibilities include teaching core courses, advising student organizations, and pursuing external funding while contributing to the school and community through research and service.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Journalism or Mass Communication by the employment start date.
• Emerging record of scholarly publications related to civic journalism.
• Demonstrated teaching expertise in daily and longform journalistic writing.
• Three years of professional journalism experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active research agenda related to journalism, citizen engagement, public deliberation, and democracy.
• Teach core undergraduate journalism courses, including daily and longform writing in the multimedia news capstone.
• Teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Advise student journalism organizations such as NABJ or SPJ.
• Support and advance the school's symposium efforts.
• Pursue external research funding.
• Contribute service to the school, college, university, and profession.

Skills

Scholarly publications (civic journ)

Teaching experience (daily/longform)

Professional journalism experience

Education

Ph.D. in Journalism or Mass Communication

Job description

Assistant Professor - Journalism

Department: CIC School of Journalism and Mass Communications

Part/Full Time: Full Time

Advertised Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000

About UofSC

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Advertised Job Summary

The School of Journalism and Mass Communications (SJMC) at the University of South Carolina invites applications for a nine-month, Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Journalism, with an anticipated start date of August 16, 2027. The school has a unique opportunity to strengthen a signature area of excellence by hiring a teacher-scholar whose research advances the theory and practice of journalism. We are seeking a scholar whose work examines journalism in the context of citizen engagement, public deliberation and democracy. The scholar will join faculty and students who are invested in ensuring journalism engages communities, facilitates public dialogue, and encourages citizen participation in addressing issues of public concern.

The University of South Carolina is an ideal location. It is home to a biennial symposium that welcomes scholars from various disciplines and approaches who address the vital relationship between civil rights and civic, public communication from local/national/transnational contexts, perspectives, and time periods. SJMC is within walking distance of the state's Capitol and news broadcasters, with whom students and faculty work to help residents identify and solve community problems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active research agenda directly related to journalism, citizen engagement, public deliberation, and democracy.
• Teach core undergraduate journalism courses, including daily and longform writing in the multimedia news capstone.
• Teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Advise student journalism organizations such as National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) or Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ).
• Support and advance the school's symposium efforts.
• Pursue external research funding.
• Contribute service to the school, college, university, and profession.

Required Education and Experience

• Ph.D. in Journalism or Mass Communication by the employment start date
• Emerging record of scholarly publications related to civic journalism
• Demonstrated teaching expertise in daily and longform journalistic writing, major components of the multimedia news capstone
• Three years of professional journalism experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of, or strong potential for, excellence in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels
• Demonstrated potential for securing external research funding

Benefits

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.

Inquiries about this position may be directed to Search Committee Chair Dr. Nina Brook at [e-mail].