Inside Higher Ed
Open Rank - Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Journalism and Mass Communications
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Open Rank - Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Journalism and Mass Communications - Focus on AI
Full‑time tenure‑track faculty position at the University of South Carolina in the School of Journalism and Mass Communications (SJMC). The position focuses on artificial intelligence in mediated communication contexts, including emerging technologies such as AR/VR, digital content creation, and large language models.
Research Areas
Extended reality (VR/AR/MR)
E‑gaming, video games, data mining, Web 3.0
Computer vision, user‑facing bots, large language models, image and video generation
Blockchain, ad verification, smart contracts, software development, emerging content production tools and platforms
Required Education and Experience
Ph.D. in a communication‑related field by the start date. ABDs considered; Ph.D. required at time of appointment.
Well‑established record of digital communication strategy/analysis/content creation research, at least 5 years for Associate rank or 9 years for Full rank.
At least one research stream centered on artificial intelligence with published work contributing to SJMC’s core research areas.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated expertise for securing external research funding.
Demonstrated expertise in teaching undergraduate and graduate levels.
Job Details
Desired start date: 08/16/2026
Application deadline: 11/01/2025
Position open until filled.
Contact: Search Committee Chair Dr. Scott Parrott – scott.parrott@sc.edu.
Application Instructions Applicants should upload the following documents: letter of application with AI research statement, curriculum vitae, list of three references, and three letters of recommendation (only for finalists). Use USCJobs for initial application.
EEO Statement 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, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
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Research Areas
Extended reality (VR/AR/MR)
E‑gaming, video games, data mining, Web 3.0
Computer vision, user‑facing bots, large language models, image and video generation
Blockchain, ad verification, smart contracts, software development, emerging content production tools and platforms
Required Education and Experience
Ph.D. in a communication‑related field by the start date. ABDs considered; Ph.D. required at time of appointment.
Well‑established record of digital communication strategy/analysis/content creation research, at least 5 years for Associate rank or 9 years for Full rank.
At least one research stream centered on artificial intelligence with published work contributing to SJMC’s core research areas.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated expertise for securing external research funding.
Demonstrated expertise in teaching undergraduate and graduate levels.
Job Details
Desired start date: 08/16/2026
Application deadline: 11/01/2025
Position open until filled.
Contact: Search Committee Chair Dr. Scott Parrott – scott.parrott@sc.edu.
Application Instructions Applicants should upload the following documents: letter of application with AI research statement, curriculum vitae, list of three references, and three letters of recommendation (only for finalists). Use USCJobs for initial application.
EEO Statement 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, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
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