Professional-Track Faculty Position Information and Communications

The College of Information and Communications (CIC) invites applications for a nine‑month professional‑track faculty member to begin August 16, 2026. We are growing our course offerings in the areas of Corporate Communication and Leadership. As such, we seek applicants who can teach and develop classes at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

• Corporate Communication
• Organizational Communication
• Leadership and Change Communication
• Corporate Social Responsibility Communication
• Corporate Identity and Branding Communication
• Corporate Reputation Communication
• Employee Communication
• Communication Training & Consulting
• Instructional Communication, Training, & Development

• Teaching
• Participate in shared governance and service activities

• Master’s degree or higher in mass communications, journalism, or a related field by the start date of employment.
• Candidate must have a minimum of two years of professional experience in mass communications, journalism, or a related field.

• Teaching experience is not required, but desired.

• Letter of application addressing interests and qualifications for the position.
• Resume or Curriculum vitae.
• List of three references (including name, phone number, and email).
• Three letters of recommendation signed and on letterhead (only for candidates selected as finalists) should be emailed directly to rachelrolli. While these letters are only required prior to interview, letters may be uploaded to USCJobs at the time of initial application.

Applications are due by January 2, 2026. The position will remain open until filled.

Inquiries about this posting should be directed to Search Committee Chair Dr. Candice Edrington .

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.