Teaching Assistant Professor, Organizational Communication

University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Carolina in Columbia seeks a nine-month, professional-track Teaching Assistant Professor in the Information and Communication Studies Unit of the College of Information and Communications, starting August 16, 2027.

The successful candidate will primarily teach undergraduate courses in the Communication major, contribute to curriculum development, mentor students, and engage with external partners to connect theory with practice, preparing graduates for careers in

Qualifications

• An earned Ph.D. in communication or a closely related field by the employment start date.
• At least one-year of teaching experience in a higher education environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in the Communication major, as assigned, with occasional graduate-level teaching.
• Develop and revise curriculum to support the growth of the Communication major, including courses connecting organizational communication with leadership, organizational change, information practices, and emerging communication technologies.
• Use evidence‑based and experiential teaching approaches grounded in a social scientific perspective to help students critically examine how communication and information shape organizational practices, relationships, and outcomes.
• Support experiential and career-connected learning through partnerships with corporate, nonprofit, agency, public sector, and community organizations, including applied classroom projects, guest speakers, and other opportunities that connect organizational communication theory with professional practice.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate students on internships, professional development, and career pathways; supervise independent studies and applied research projects, as appropriate.
• Contribute to assessment of the major’s learning outcomes, accreditation activities, and curriculum review.
• Contribute service to the unit, college, university, and profession consistent with a teaching-focused appointment.

Education

Ph.D. in communication or closely related field

Job description

The University of South Carolina in Columbia seeks a nine-month, professional-track Teaching Assistant Professor in the Information and Communication Studies Unit of the College of Information and Communications, starting August 16, 2027.

The successful candidate will primarily teach undergraduate courses in the Communication major, contribute to curriculum development, mentor students, and engage with external partners to connect theory with practice, preparing graduates for careers in