Assistant Professor of Communication Job at Coker University in Hartsville

The primary responsibilities of the position 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.

Position Summary

The position entails the following responsibilities :

• 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
• Advise students as assigned
• 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 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

Application Requirements

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.

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