Strategic Communication Faculty - Open Rank
Strategic Communication Faculty - Open Rank
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Job Description
The successful candidate will teach a variety of undergraduate courses such as Foundations of Strategic Communication Case Studies PR Writing Social Media & Analytics and Campaigns. Depending on qualifications there will be an opportunity to add more specialized courses to the curriculum or teach in our innovative new graduate program in Communication and Business Leadership. The regular teaching load at HPU is three fourcredithour courses per semester on a 9month contract with the opportunity for summer teaching. In addition the successful candidate will have additional administrative responsibilities such as academic advising.
Please note: This position is for a role in strategic communication (advertising public relations social media) as opposed to communication studies. Only those with education and experience in strategic communication will be considered.
Essential Qualifications:
- Be a good communicator collaborator and team player who can thrive in a dynamic fastpaced extraordinary environment
- A commitment to quality teaching professional growth and university service
- 15 years of strategic communication industry experience
- Universitylevel teaching experience is preferred but not required
Education:
- A masters degree in communication or business with extensive professional experience 15 years) in strategic communication (advertising public relations social media)
- A Ph.D. in communication business or a related strategic communication field is preferred in addition to 15 years of industry experience
Essential Functions:
- Collaborates with colleagues across campus for curriculum design and delivery
- Provides mentorship and advisement for students
- Communicates teaching and researches activities through frequent and effective communication with the department chair
- Maintains professional development program or active research
- Acts as a representative and advocate for the program school and the university
- Actively participates in committees within the department school and university in professional and governmental organizations
- Undertakes other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the department chair
Application Deadline
Screening of applications will begin January 2025. Priority will be given to applicants who meet the screening deadline; however the position will remain open until filled.
To Apply
Applicants should submit the following documents in one PDF file:
- Cover letter briefly addressing your qualifications teaching philosophy professional history and interest teaching in the program
- Current CV with complete professional and academic history
- Unofficial transcript of your highest degree awarded
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness
- Name email and phone contact information for three 3 references
Only complete packages electronically submitted will be considered and reviewed. High Point University can interview only those who are qualified to work in the USA.
For additional information regarding this position please contact the Search Committee Chair Assistant Professor John Mims .
Employment Type
Full-Time
