"RETL- Instructor_ Business Communications (Faculty position, Non-tenure Track)"

The Department of Retailing at the University of South Carolina, housed within the College of Hospitality, Retail, and Sport Management (HRSM), invites applications for a full-time, 9-month position at the instructor level, to teach courses in professional communication in one of the nation’s premier programs. This course is taught to a cross section of majors inside the college and focuses on the theory, processes, and applications of professional/business communications. Responsibilities include teaching core curriculum courses in Professional Communication/Business Communication to all majors in the College of HRSM; providing mentoring and guidance to students in the college; collaborating with other college faculty and staff in support of the general mission of the unit; and serving on department, college, or university committees as needed.

The University of South Carolina’s Department of Retailing is at the forefront of shaping the future of omnichannel retail, digital commerce, and fashion merchandising. With a strong focus on experiential learning, industry collaboration, and research-driven innovation, our department is committed to preparing the next generation of leaders in retail management and fashion merchandising.

Home to approximately 25 full-time faculty members—including editors and reviewers for top-tier academic journals, executive officers of leading associations, and influential industry leaders—the Department of Retailing offers a dynamic and interdisciplinary academic environment. Our academic programs include a Bachelor of Science in Retailing with concentrations in Retail Management and Fashion Merchandising and Digital Innovations, as well as a Master of Retail Innovation.

Housed within the College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management, the department benefits from broad interdisciplinary opportunities for both students and faculty. With deep ties to the retailing and fashion industries, the department regularly hosts executive lectures, industry panels, high-profile guest speakers, and consulting projects that enrich the academic experience and strengthen industry integration.

To learn more about the College of Hospitality, Retail, and Sport Management, visit: https://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/hrsm/index.php

If you are passionate about shaping the future generation of industry leaders in retail industry and thrive in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment, we invite you to explore this opportunity with us.

Required Education and Experience: Earned master’s degree or higher in business, business education, communication, English or a related discipline and five (5) or more years teaching experience by the start date of employment. Primary teaching interests in Professional Communication/Business Communication, a demonstrated ability to deliver high quality classroom instruction in-person and online.

Preferred Qualification: More than five (5) years of teaching experiences in the field of business, business education, communication, English or a related discipline.

Initial review of applicants will commence October 1, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. The appointment start date will be January 1, 2026. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The required application documents for consideration include 1) a letter of intent describing how your academic and professional experiences match the position, 2) a current curriculum vitae/resume, and 3) a list of three professional references and contact information. Final-round candidates must submit three recommendation letters on official letterhead with physical signatures (no typed names) and an official transcript from an accredited degree-granting institution. Degrees earned outside the U.S. must be evaluated by a USC-approved credential evaluator. Questions may be directed to the search committee chairperson, Zanne Augur, at: zaugur@mailbox.sc.edu. To view the full posting and submit application materials, direct access is provided through the following address: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/192955

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