Coker University is hiring: Assistant Professor of Communication in Hartsville

Overview

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Position: Visiting Assistant Professor of Communication. Start date: August 2025. This is a full-time, 9-month position with a competitive salary and benefits, reporting to the Dean of the College of Humanities and Sciences. Location: Hartsville, SC.

Position Summary

The primary responsibilities include face-to-face teaching assignments at the undergraduate level; opportunities for online teaching (credentialing preferred) may be available. Teaching responsibilities include general communication courses such as public speaking, and additional opportunities for courses in the candidates area of expertise.

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 resources and Brightspace course spaces for each class
• Support student research and career development
• Advise students as assigned
• Contribute to ongoing assessment and planning for the program and its general education offerings
• 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
• 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

University Standard Service and Excellence Expectations

Coker's standards of service and excellence to the campus and community are an institutional priority. We pride ourselves in our customer service, communication, and availability to our stakeholders and employees through efficient response times, detailed information, and professionalism.

Being part of Coker University means committing to our Culture of COBRAS. We believe in showing up for students and colleagues with care, openness, bold ideas, and a drive to be remarkable and adaptable—always striving to be better.

Coker University readies undergraduates for personal and professional success through a distinctive four-year program that emphasizes 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.

Equal employment opportunity: Coker University, in compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, 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, in the areas of employment, admission, financial aid or access to educational programs, activities or facilities.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Education and Training
• Higher Education