Assistant Professor – Health Communication Job at Inside Higher Ed in Columbia

Assistant Professor – Health Communication (Posting Number: FAC00188PO25)

Campus: Columbia
College/Division: College of Information and Communications
Department: CIC School of Journalism and Mass Communications
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Employment Status: Full Time (9 months, 37.5 hrs/week)
Tenure: Tenure-Track/Tenured
Open Until Filled: Yes

Job Summary

The School of Journalism and Mass Communications invites applications for a nine‑month, tenure‑track Assistant Professor in Health Communication with expected start date August 16, 2026. We seek a scholar‑teacher whose research advances theory and practice in health communication, with strengths that complement our school and college. The ideal 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. We welcome a wide range of expertise in health communication but prefer a focus in information integrity and trust in health communication, including the role of social media platforms.

Required Education and Experience

• Ph.D. in Health Communication, Mass Communication, Communication Studies, Journalism, or a related field by the start date of the position. ABDs considered; Ph.D. required at appointment.
• Emerging record of scholarly publications or creative activity in health communication.
• Evidence of, or strong potential for, excellence in teaching at 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.

Application Information

Desired start date: 08/16/2026
Job open date: 09/18/2025
Applications are due by October 27, 2025. The position will remain open until filled.

Submit the following documents:

• Letter of application addressing interests and qualifications
• Curriculum vitae
• List of three references (name, phone number, email)
• Three letters of recommendation (only for finalists; may be uploaded earlier)

Contact: Search Committee Chair Dr. Brett Robertson – br31@mailbox.sc.edu

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 (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.