Assistant Professor Health Communication Job at University of South Carolina in

Overview

Posting Details
Posting Number FAC00188PO25
Advertised Title Assistant Professor – Health Communication
Campus Columbia
Division College of Information and Communications
Department CIC School of Journalism and Mass Communications
Advertised Salary Range Commensurate with experience
Location of Vacancy 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

Position Description

The School of Journalism and Mass Communications (SJMC) invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Health Communication with an expected start date of August 16, 2026. The successful candidate will conduct original research, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, pursue external funding, mentor students, and engage in service to the school, college, university, and profession. This position is part of a Presidential-level cluster hiring initiative addressing health and well-being through collaborative, interdisciplinary research. We welcome a wide range of expertise in health communication with a preference for a focus on information integrity and trust, including the role of social media platforms. Areas of interest include patient-provider communication, health communication campaign design and evaluation, digital health technologies, the role of artificial intelligence and data analytics in health information and media, information integrity and trust in health communication, media coverage and representation of health issues, strategic communication in healthcare, and innovative approaches such as immersive media and data visualization. The ideal candidate will enhance the school\'s reputation through innovative research, high-quality teaching, and collaboration.

College and School Context

The College of Information and Communications (CIC) includes the School of Journalism and Mass Communications (SJMC) and the School of Information Science (iSchool), plus the interdisciplinary unit of Information and Communication Studies. The CIC unites information access and effective communication across rapidly evolving fields and supports programs in health communication and information security and cyber leadership. The 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, and offers master\'s and PhD programs. Required Education and Experience

• Ph.D. in Health Communication, Mass Communication, Communication Studies, Communication, Journalism, or a related field by the start date of the position. ABDs will be considered, with the Ph.D. required at the time of appointment.
• An emerging record of scholarly publications or creative activity in health communication.
• Evidence of, or strong potential for, excellence in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Demonstrated potential for securing external research funding.

Preferred Qualifications

• Area of focus in information integrity and trust in health communication, including the role of social media platforms.

Posting Detail Information

Desired Start Date 08/16/2026
Job Open Date 09/18/2025
Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant Applications are due by October 27, 2025. The position will remain open until filled. Candidates should be prepared to upload documents: Letter of application, Curriculum vitae, List of three references (name, phone number, email), Three letters of recommendation (finalists only). Inquiries to Search Committee Chair Dr. Brett Robertson at br31@mailbox.sc.edu. Positions are advertised for a minimum of five business days. This position is open until filled.

Quicklink for Posting: USCJobs postings/194998

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