Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Communications

Charleston Southern University • North Charleston, SC

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About The Position

Charleston Southern University is seeking a qualified candidate for a full-time position at the rank of Instructor or Assistant Professor of Communication. The ideal applicant will hold a Master's or Doctoral degree in a communication-related field such as public relations, journalism, strategic communication, or communication studies. Professional experience in public relations or journalism is preferred, and additional expertise in organizational communication is also welcome. Located near historic Charleston, South Carolina, Charleston Southern University is a comprehensive institution offering a liberal arts curriculum to over 3,600 students and offers over 60 majors and graduate programs in Education, Business, Criminal Justice, and Nursing. The mission of the University is "promoting academic excellence in a Christian environment," and the vision is to be a Christian University nationally recognized for integrating faith in learning, leading and serving. Charleston Southern has nationally accredited programs in nursing, business, education, music and athletics, and a budget of approximately $60 million. Affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention, Charleston Southern employs faculty and staff who are professing Christians. For more information about the University, please visit www.charlestonsouthern.edu. Charleston Southern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. Charleston Southern University is a Christian university and tobacco-free campus. We do not illegally discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, sex, religion, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other basis on which the University is prohibited from discrimination under local, state or federal law, in its employment or in the provision of its services, including but not limited to its programs and activities, admissions, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and University-administered programs. In order to fulfill its purpose, the University may discriminate on the basis of religion in employment. The University has been granted exemption from certain regulations promulgated under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 which conflict with the University's religious tenets and core values.

Requirements

• M.A. or Ph.D. in a communication-related field (e.g. public relations, journalism, strategic communication, or communication studies).
• The successful applicant will provide evidence of excellence in teaching and scholarly activity.

Nice To Haves

• Professional experience in public relations or journalism is preferred but candidates with additional expertise in areas such as organizational communication are also encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• The typical teaching load is 24 credit hours per academic year (12 hours each major semester) of undergraduate Communication courses in a variety of formats-in-person, blended, or on-line.
• Additional duties will include undergraduate advising and other support of instructional activities as well service on university committees as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees