Professional-Track Faculty Position – School of Information Science – BSIS

Advertised Title

Professional-Track Faculty Position – School of Information Science – BSIS

FAC
00224PO25

Columbia

College of Information and Communications

CIC School of Information Science

Commensurate on experience

Full Time

37.5

Full-time Equivalent (FTE)

9 months

Richland

Professional Track

Faculty

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 University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.

The School of Information Science (iSchool) at the University of South Carolina (USC) invites applications for a full-time professional-track faculty position to begin August 16, 2026. Appointment may be at the Teaching Assistant Professor or Instructor level, depending on qualifications and unit criteria. The successful candidate will teach courses related to user experience research and design; the social and ethical dimensions of AI and data analytics;

cybersecurity in organizational contexts; information integrity and media literacy; and the role of data and information in shaping policy, organizations, and society.

• Teach undergraduate courses, with opportunities to teach at the graduate level. Courses may be delivered in face-to-face, online, or hybrid formats.
• Participate in shared governance and service activities.

The iSchool at the University of South Carolina currently offers a Bachelor of Science in Information Science, an online Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS), and a PhD in Library and Information Science. Our active faculty are members, scholars, and leaders within the American Library Association (ALA), Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T), and Association of Library and Information Science Educators (ALISE).

The MLIS program and school library program are nationally ranked in the top 20 by U.S. News & World Report.

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 an impact.

• Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Information Science or a closely related field by the start date of employment.
• Minimum of two years of professional or academic experience in a related area such as information integrity, user experience…