Visiting Assistant Professor of Communication Position Available In Darlington, South Carolina

Visiting Assistant Professor of Communication
Coker University
in Hartsville, SC

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Full-Time

Salary:

$50,000-$54,000

Posted:

04/16/2025

Application Due:

06/15/2025

Category:

Media and Communication Studies; +1 Public Relations and Advertising

POSITION

TITLEVisiting Assistant Professor of Communication

POSITION SUMMARY

The primary responsibilities of the positions include face-to-face teaching assignments at the undergraduatelevel; opportunities for online (credentialing preferred) teaching possible. Teaching responsibilities willinclude general communication courses, such as public speaking, and additional opportunities for courses inthe candidate’s area of expertise. This is a full-time, 9-month position with competitive salary and benefitsreporting to the Dean of the College of Humanities and Sciences beginning August 2025.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

• Teach 4 courses (12 credit hours) per semester (8 per year) in the Communication Program asassigned by the Dean and Program Coordinator
• Manage the resources and Brightspace course spaces for each class
• Support student research and career development as appropriate
• Contribute to the ongoing work of assessment and planning for the program and its offerings ingeneral education
• Coordinate the Rize Public Relations program offerings and advising with assistance from the Dean
• Attend faculty development, faculty senate, and academic affairs meetings and events
• Maintain expectations and standards set forth in the Employee and Faculty Handbooks
• Other duties as assigned by the Dean of the College of Humanities and Sciences

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION

• Preferred qualifications include a terminal degree in Communication; ABD and Master’s degree willbe considered.

EXPERIENCE

• Experience in public relations and/or strategic, organizational, or digital-content communicationpreferred.
• Online Credentialing is preferred for candidates who will teach in this modality
• Passionate about teaching and inclusive pedagogy
• Dedicated to working with students in classroom and research-based settings
• Dedicated to developing meaningful, collegial working relationships with students, faculty, and staffacross campus
• Eager to contribute interests and ideas and recruit students for new and innovative courses andmultidisciplinary programs
• Committed to actively contributing to Coker’s mission
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills Applications should include
• a cover letter
• curriculum vitae
• statement of teaching philosophy
• statement describing how you have promoted student belonging and inclusion
• copies of transcripts (official transcripts will be required of the successful candidate)
• complete contact information for three professional referencesReview of application materials will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled.

University Standard Service and Excellence ExpectationsCoker’s standards of service and excellence to the campus and community is an institutional priority for theuniversity. We pride ourselves in our customer service, communication, and availability to our stakeholdersand employees through efficient response times, detailed information, and professionalism.

Coker University readies undergraduates for personal and professional success through a distinctive four-year program that emphasizes a practical application of the liberal arts as well as hands-on and discussion-based learning within and beyond the classroom. Located in Hartsville, SC, Coker is within two hours of thecultural, financial and recreational resources of Charlotte, Columbia, Charleston and Myrtle Beach.

Coker University, in compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, including Titles VI and VII of theCivil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Actof 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age,marital status, veterans or military status, or against individuals with disabilities, medical condition, or otherlegally protected classifications in the areas of employment, admission, financial aid or access toeducational or extracurricular programs, activities or facilities. For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

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