Assistant Professor of Communication

POSITION TITLE Assistant or Clinical Assistant Professor of Communication POSITION SUMMARY The primary responsibilities include face-to-face teaching assignments at the undergraduate level; opportunities for online (credentialing preferred) teaching possible. Teaching responsibilities will include general communication courses, such as public speaking, and additional opportunities for courses in the candidate's area of expertise. This is a full-time, 9-month position with competitive salary and benefits reporting to the Dean of the College of Humanities and Sciences beginning January or August 2027. PRINCIPAL DUTIES Teach 4 courses (12 credit hours) per semester (8 courses per year) in the Communication Program as assigned by the Dean and Program Coordinator Manage the resources and Brightspace course spaces for each class Support student research and career development Advise students as assigned Contribute to the ongoing work of assessment and planning for the program and its offerings in general education Attend faculty development meetings and events Contribute to the work of the Faculty Senate, Academic Affairs unit, and College of Humanities and Sciences 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 QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION Preferred qualifications include a terminal degree in Communication; ABD and Master’s degree will be considered. EXPERIENCE 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 staff across campus Eager to contribute interests and ideas and recruit students for new and innovative courses and multidisciplinary 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 references Review of application materials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. EEO STATEMENT Coker University, in compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, including Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 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 other legally protected classifications in the areas of employment, admission, financial aid or access to educational or extracurricular programs, activities or facilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr