Professional-Track Faculty Position Information and Communications

Professional-Track Faculty Position Information and Communications

Department: CIC College of Information and Communications

Part / Full Time:
Full Time

Advertised Salary Range:
Salary commensurate on experience

From the Upstate to the Low country, 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.

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.

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

• 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 Rachel Rolli le these letters are only required prior to interview, letters may be uploaded to USCJobs at the time of initial application.

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

To apply, please visit: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./196180

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