Assistant Professor – Environmental, Risk, or Science Communication Job at Insid

Overview Assistant Professor – Environmental, Risk, or Science Communication at the University of South Carolina, College of Information and Communications, School of Journalism and Mass Communications (SJMC). Nine-month, tenure-track position with an expected start date of August 16, 2026. Responsibilities Conduct original research and teach undergraduate and graduate courses. Pursue external funding and supervise student research. Engage in service to the school, college, university, and profession. Areas of Interest Environmental, risk, or science communication; areas may include media coverage of science and environmental issues, communication under hazards or uncertainty, information integrity and trust in public science communication, and use of digital platforms and AI, data analytics, forecasting, or visualization to advance public understanding. We welcome interest in water quality, water resources, environmental change, weather-related hazards, or disaster preparedness with connections to broader university efforts. Qualifications Required: Ph.D. in Environmental, Risk, or Science Communication, Mass Communication, Communication Studies, Communication, Journalism, or a related field by the start date of employment. ABDs will be considered with Ph.D. required at time of appointment. Emerging record of scholarly publications or creative activity in environmental, risk, or science communication. Preferred Qualifications Evidence of or strong potential for excellence in teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Demonstrated potential for external research funding. Start Date and Application Details Desired Start Date: 08/16/2026 Open Date: 09/18/2025 Open Until Filled: Yes Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience Hours: 37.5 per week; 9 months; Full-time Application Materials Letter of application addressing interests and qualifications Curriculum vitae List of three references (name, phone, email) Three letters of recommendation (for finalists) signed and on letterhead; may be uploaded with initial application or sent to rachelrolli@sc.edu if requested Contact and Links Search Committee Chair: Dr. Brett Robertson — br31@mailbox.sc.edu Quicklink for Posting: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/195006 About USC and EEO The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in education or employment opportunities or decisions on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected bases under law. #J-18808-Ljbffr