University of Miami
Assistant Professor of Professional Practice, Strategic Communication
University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, United States
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R100092022## **Current Employees:**If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click
to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position using the Career worklet, please review this .**Assistant Professor of Professional Practice, Strategic Communication**University of MiamiDepartment of Strategic CommunicationSchool of Communication**Position Description**The Department of Strategic Communication at the University of Miami’s School of Communication is seeking a full-time Assistant Professor of Professional Practice to teach courses in social media strategy, analytics, influencer, creator, and brand partnerships in our department. This position will commence August 15, 2026. The position entails teaching six courses per academic year, as well as academic advising of undergraduate and graduate students. A master’s degree in advertising, public relations, communication, marketing, or related field is required. A minimum of seven to ten years of professional experience in social media strategy and management, influencer marketing, content creation, or related digital campaigns is required.The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, develop and update the curriculum to align with industry practices, advise student projects, and bring real-world experience into the classroom, while maintaining an active profile in the professional field. This role is designed to combine practitioner credentials with strong teaching and mentoring skills to prepare students for careers in social, influencer, and content marketing. The candidate must have expertise and extensive professional experiences in *at least three* of the following areas: social media campaign implementation and management, analytics, brand partnership, co-marketing, content creation, audience engagement, and influencer strategy in relation to tools, platforms, legal, compliance, and risk management. The candidate also must have the ability to teach core courses in the advertising or public relations program, such as social media messaging and strategies, advertising strategy development, public relations strategy development, and project management. The candidate must be passionate about working with students and must help students with academic advising and career guidance. In addition, the candidate must have strong interests and ability in developing and teaching online and specialized certificate programs. Given Miami’s distinctive cultural landscape, experience in entertainment, sports, arts, or fashion is highly desirable.The Department of Strategic Communication at the University of Miami is dedicated to developing the next generation of creative, analytical, and socially responsible leaders in advertising, public relations, and strategic social media communication. The department offers undergraduate majors and minors in Advertising and Public Relations, a Master of Arts in each discipline, and a minor in Strategic Social Media Communication.The University of Miami is a vibrant and diverse academic community located in Coral Gables, Florida—a dynamic hub for global engagement, innovation, and cultural exchange. As one of the nation’s top research universities, the University of Miami is committed to fostering academic excellence, discovery, and service. The University enrolls more than 19,000 students from around the world and is recognized for its dedication to addressing complex societal challenges through interdisciplinary collaboration and community partnerships.Review of applications will begin in late January 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online and submit the following documents:1) a cover letter2) a one-page statement on teaching philosophy3) a current CVReferences will be requested from candidates who are short-listed for the position. Applicants may consider their applications not successful if they are not invited for an interview within two months of application. Please reach out to regina.ahn@miami.edu with any questions.The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click
for additional information.**Job Status:**Full time**Employee Type:**FacultyThe mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation.The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit
to learn more about our points of pride.The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings.Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019.The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022.**Transforming lives**With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value. Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Coral Gables, FLtime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id:
R100092022## **Current Employees:**If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click
to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position using the Career worklet, please review this .**Assistant Professor of Professional Practice, Strategic Communication**University of MiamiDepartment of Strategic CommunicationSchool of Communication**Position Description**The Department of Strategic Communication at the University of Miami’s School of Communication is seeking a full-time Assistant Professor of Professional Practice to teach courses in social media strategy, analytics, influencer, creator, and brand partnerships in our department. This position will commence August 15, 2026. The position entails teaching six courses per academic year, as well as academic advising of undergraduate and graduate students. A master’s degree in advertising, public relations, communication, marketing, or related field is required. A minimum of seven to ten years of professional experience in social media strategy and management, influencer marketing, content creation, or related digital campaigns is required.The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, develop and update the curriculum to align with industry practices, advise student projects, and bring real-world experience into the classroom, while maintaining an active profile in the professional field. This role is designed to combine practitioner credentials with strong teaching and mentoring skills to prepare students for careers in social, influencer, and content marketing. The candidate must have expertise and extensive professional experiences in *at least three* of the following areas: social media campaign implementation and management, analytics, brand partnership, co-marketing, content creation, audience engagement, and influencer strategy in relation to tools, platforms, legal, compliance, and risk management. The candidate also must have the ability to teach core courses in the advertising or public relations program, such as social media messaging and strategies, advertising strategy development, public relations strategy development, and project management. The candidate must be passionate about working with students and must help students with academic advising and career guidance. In addition, the candidate must have strong interests and ability in developing and teaching online and specialized certificate programs. Given Miami’s distinctive cultural landscape, experience in entertainment, sports, arts, or fashion is highly desirable.The Department of Strategic Communication at the University of Miami is dedicated to developing the next generation of creative, analytical, and socially responsible leaders in advertising, public relations, and strategic social media communication. The department offers undergraduate majors and minors in Advertising and Public Relations, a Master of Arts in each discipline, and a minor in Strategic Social Media Communication.The University of Miami is a vibrant and diverse academic community located in Coral Gables, Florida—a dynamic hub for global engagement, innovation, and cultural exchange. As one of the nation’s top research universities, the University of Miami is committed to fostering academic excellence, discovery, and service. The University enrolls more than 19,000 students from around the world and is recognized for its dedication to addressing complex societal challenges through interdisciplinary collaboration and community partnerships.Review of applications will begin in late January 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online and submit the following documents:1) a cover letter2) a one-page statement on teaching philosophy3) a current CVReferences will be requested from candidates who are short-listed for the position. Applicants may consider their applications not successful if they are not invited for an interview within two months of application. Please reach out to regina.ahn@miami.edu with any questions.The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click
for additional information.**Job Status:**Full time**Employee Type:**FacultyThe mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation.The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit
to learn more about our points of pride.The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings.Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019.The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022.**Transforming lives**With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value. Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service. #J-18808-Ljbffr