Assistant Professor of Communication

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

• 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), and complete contact information for three professional references