Open Rank - Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Journalism and Mass Communications

Open Rank - Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Journalism and Mass Communications - Focus on AI

Department: CIC School of Journalism and Mass Communications
Part/Full Time: Full Time
Advertised Salary Range: Commensurate with experience

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 new hire will join a collegial and ambitious faculty—a group of scholars who are helping spearhead the University’s innovative work as a Carnegie Research 1 institution.

About 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.

About 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.

Required Education and Experience

• Ph.D. in a communication related field by the start date of the position.
• A well-established record for publishing digital communication strategy/analysis/content creation research that advances the department’s profile at the nexus of artificial intelligence and mass communication.
• At least one stream of research with artificial intelligence as its core, and a demonstrated track record or potential to publish research contributing to the school’s reputation in one of its core research areas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise for securing external research funding.
• Demonstrated expertise in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.