The University of South Carolina's School of Journalism and Mass Communications (SJMC) is seeking to address the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence by hiring a tenure-track faculty member whose research focuses on AI in mediated communication contexts. This hire aims to enhance the school's reputation and contribute to the university's innovative work as a Carnegie Research 1 institution.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in a communication related field by the start date of the position. ABDs will be considered, with the Ph.D. required at the time of appointment.
- 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 5 years for Associate Professor rank or at least 9 years for Full Professor rank).
- 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.
- 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.
- Demonstrated expertise for securing external research funding.
- Demonstrated expertise in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
- Research statement demonstrating AI as a core area of emphasis.
Responsibilities
- Publish research in top-tier journals aligning with one the SJMC’s core research areas of advertising, journalism, sports media, public relations, and mass communication.
- Conduct research focusing on artificial intelligence in the contexts of mediated communication.
- Contribute to the school’s reputation by publishing research.
- Advance communication research and practice.
- Prepare students for leadership in media, strategic communication, and related fields.
- Conduct research with artificial intelligence as its core.
- Publish research contributing to the school’s reputation in one of its core research areas.
Other
- Full-time tenure track position at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor.
- Expected start date is August 16, 2026.
- Applications are due by November 1, 2025.
- The position will remain open until filled.
- Candidates should be prepared to upload the following documents: Curriculum vitae, List of three references (including name, phone number, and email).
