InstitutionUniversity of South Carolina Job Title
Research Assistant Professor Department/CollegeCollege of Information and Communications DatesOpening Date: 01/03/2024 Job DescriptionThe College of Information and Communications (CIC) at the University of South Carolina (USC) invites applications for a 12-month Faculty Fellow position in Health, Science, Information and Communication at the rank of Research Assistant Professor to join USC’s Bridge to Faculty program, effective August 16, 2024. Bridge to Faculty is a program designed to recruit talented early-career scholars as Faculty Fellows at the rank of Research Assistant Professor with the goal to transition them to tenure-track faculty members after two years. Bridge to Faculty aims to attract and retain promising scholars with an emphasis on underrepresented early-career scholars. The CIC comprises two nationally accredited programs, the School of Journalism and Mass Communications (SJMC) and the School of Information Science (iSchool). For more information about the CIC: https://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/cic/ We are seeking applications from outstanding scholars whose research trajectory contributes to the understanding of health information and communication disparities and strengthens the college’s existing research missions and initiatives aimed at addressing health disparities and social justice. Candidates with non-traditional research methodologies (e.g., applied research, community-based research, or indigenous research approaches) may also be considered. The Fellow will be expected to demonstrate a constant effort to produce quality research output resulting in publication in respected journals and presentations at national conferences. The Fellow will also engage in external grant training and seeking activities. Experience/Qualifications/Knowledge/SkillsTerminal degree in preferred or related field prior to start. We invite applications from outstanding scholars who will have completed a doctoral degree with specializations in health communication, health science, communication studies, information science, journalism, media or related field between July 1, 2019, and August 16, 2024. Supplemental InformationFull job listing: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/161337 How to ApplySubmit application at: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/login
If you have any questions about the application process or this position, please contact search committee chair Dr. Linwan Wu, Associate Dean of Research, School of Journalism and Mass Communications ([email protected]).The search will continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is August 16, 2024.The University of South Carolina offers a robust benefits package described at: https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/human_resources/benefits/index.php Required Documents:
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