Professional-Track Faculty Position Information and Communications

Logo : Posting Number :

FAC00219PO25

Advertised Title :

Professional-Track Faculty Position Information and Communications

Campus : Columbia

College / Division :

College of Information and Communications

Department :

CIC College of Information and Communications

Advertised Salary Range :

Salary commensurate on 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 : Professional Track

Job Search Category :

Faculty

About University of South Carolina :

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, 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 bachelors 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 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. Sample courses of interest include but are not limited to :

• 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
Responsibilities :
• Teaching
• Participate in shared governance and service activities

Required Education and Experience :

Preferred Qualifications :

Desired Start Date : 08 / 16 / 2026

Job Open Date : 10 / 13 / 2025

Open Until Filled : Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant :

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

Candidates should be prepared to upload the following documents :

Inquiries about this posting should be directed to Search Committee Chair Dr. Candice Edrington at candicee@mailbox.sc.edu .

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

Quicklink for Posting :

https : / / uscjobs.sc.edu / postings / 196180

EEO Statement :

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