SJMC Sports Media Professional-Track Faculty

Job Description

The School of Journalism and Mass Communications, housed in the College of Information and Communications at the University of South Carolina, invites applications for a nine-month professional-track faculty member at the rank of Instructor to begin August 16, 2025. For this position, we seek candidates with an expertise in sports media to be a part of our new sports media major, specifically focusing on sports public relations, social media and sports, sports advertising and promotion, sports branding, or sports analytics. We seek faculty who will help us continue to fulfill our mission of preparing the next generation of sports media practitioners.
 
Responsibilities:

• Teach sports media courses across the curriculum, which could include both hands-on skills classes and large lecture classes.
• Responsible for teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in sports media; helping to develop course offerings, initiatives, and programs, focusing on sports media; as well as participating and leading collaborations with internal and external stakeholders in the regional sports media community
• Participate in shared governance.

The School of Journalism and Mass Communications
The School of Journalism and Mass Communications offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees and enrolls more than 1,900 undergraduates and 60 graduate students. The school maintains a dual-track (tenure-track and professional track) and values both academic credentials and professional expertise.  The faculty consists of a collegial group of researchers and educators with a wide range of backgrounds and interests.

College of Information and Communications  
The College of Information and Communications is home to two nationally recognized schools, the School of Journalism and Mass Communications and the School of Information Science. The CIC is a community of scholars, teachers, practitioners and staff who provide transformative experiences, cutting-edge research, and interdisciplinary learning that produces real-world-ready graduates. We do this by embracing change, adopting emerging technologies, collaborating with academic and industry partners, and bridging the fields of communication and information science.
 
The University of South Carolina  
The University of South Carolina is classified as a research-extensive university with very high research activity. The university is located in Columbia, South Carolina’s state capital, a unique, family-friendly city located equidistant from beautiful Atlantic beaches and the historic, rolling Blue Ridge mountains. Founded in 1801, it is among America’s oldest and most comprehensive public universities and is one of only 32 public universities to earn the Carnegie Foundation’s top-tier designations in both research activity and community engagement.

Application Procedure
All applicants must complete an online application at USC Jobs at the following link: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/183571
 
Applications are due by March 20, 2025. The position is open until filled.
 
Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents:

1. Letter of application
2. Curriculum vitae or resume
3. List of three references (including name, phone number, and email) 
4. Two sample publications or pieces of scholarly work.
5. Three letters of recommendation signed and on letterhead (only for candidates selected as finalists). While these letters are only required prior to interview, letters may be uploaded to USCJobs at the time of initial application.

For further information or questions about this position, please contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Kevin Hull at khull@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 (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
 

Job Requirements

Required Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree or higher in mass communications, journalism or a related field by the start date of employment. 
• Candidate must have a minimum of five years of professional experience working in a professional sports media field.
• Experience should include demonstrated skill in sports communication writing, particularly in the online and digital environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Teaching experience is not required, but desired.

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