POSITION TITLE
Visiting Assistant Professor of Communication

POSITION SUMMARY
The primary responsibilities of the positions 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 August 2025.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES
● Teach 4 courses (12 credit hours) per semester (8 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 as appropriate
● Contribute to the ongoing work of assessment and planning for the program and its offerings in
general 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 QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
● Preferred qualifications include a terminal degree in Communication; ABD and Master's degree will
be considered.

EXPERIENCE:

● Experience in public relations and/or strategic, organizational, or digital-content communication
preferred.
● 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 positions are filled.

University Standard Service and Excellence Expectations
Coker's standards of service and excellence to the campus and community is an institutional priority for the
university. We pride ourselves in our customer service, communication, and availability to our stakeholders
and 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 the
cultural, 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 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.