Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Journalism and Mass Communications - Focus AI
Listed on 2026-03-01
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic, Faculty -
Creative Arts/Media
Location: Columbia
Advertised Title
Open Rank - Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Journalism and Mass Communications - Focus on AI
Posting Number
: FAC
00205PO25
Campus
:
Columbia
College/Division
:
College of Information and Communications
Department
: CIC School of Journalism and Mass Communications
Advertised Salary Range
:
Commensurate with experience
Part/Full Time
:
Full Time
Hours Per Week
: 37.5
Position Category
:
Full-time Equivalent (FTE)
Basis
: 9 months
Work County
:
Richland
Tenure Information
:
Tenure-Track/Tenured
Job Search Category
:
Faculty
About University Of South Carolina
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.
Advertised Job Summary
The University of South Carolina recognizes the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence. Via this Presidential-funded hire, the School of Journalism and Mass Communications (SJMC) is seeking applicants for a full-time tenure track position at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor whose research focuses on artificial intelligence in the contexts of mediated communication.
Possible research areas include but are not limited to artificial intelligence in the contexts of:
- Extended reality (VR/AR/MR)
- E-gaming and/or video games, Data mining, Web 3.0
- Computer vision, User-facing bots, Large language models, Image and video generation, Blockchain, ad verification, and/or smart contracts, Software development, Emerging content production tools and platforms
The expected start date is August 16, 2026.
The School of Journalism and Mass Communications
The School of Journalism and Mass Communications (SJMC) enrolls approximately 2,000 undergraduates and 120 graduate students across programs in advertising, public relations, broadcast journalism, journalism, mass communication, sports media, and visual communication, as well as several interdisciplinary minors. The SJMC also offers a research-oriented master’s program in theory and research, a professionally focused master’s program, and a Ph.D. in mass communication.
Faculty combine scholarly and professional expertise to advance communication research and practice in ways that prepare students for leadership in media, strategic communication, and related fields.
The College of Information and Communications
The College of Information and Communications (CIC) is a vibrant community of scholars, teachers, practitioners, and staff dedicated to shaping the future of our information-powered world. With more than 2,700 students and 150 faculty and staff, we blend transformative teaching, cutting-edge research, and real-world experiences that prepare graduates to thrive. Our programs span social media, cybersecurity, digital strategy, sports media, libraries, journalism, and beyond, reflecting the dynamic ways information connects people and drives change.
Students and faculty benefit from unique resources such as our social media analytics lab, biometric and UX research lab, and emerging information technology facilities. Together, we push boundaries, explore new possibilities, and prepare leaders ready to make…
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