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The successful candidate will be an outstanding teacher with an active scholarly agenda and a desire to contribute to the life of the Department College and University by serving a post-traditional student population. The successful candidate must demonstrate the potential for teaching excellence and the ability to translate teaching excellence into a fully online accelerated format for adult learners. Rank to be determined based on the credentials of the selected candidate.

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Communication or a closely related field from an accredited institution at the time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expertise in strategic communication and digital media platforms and strategies;

• University teaching experience especially with working adult learners;

• Experience with online course delivery.

About the College:

Join a vibrantcollegially-mindedfaculty whose excellence is reflected in its community-mindedness and student College of Professional Advancements Department of Liberal Studies is an interdisciplinary department that serves the Colleges post-traditional student population by offering in-person hybrid and fully online B.A. degrees in Liberal Studies (a self-designed major) World Humanities and Strategic Communication. The Department also supports the Universitys General Education program. The Department prioritizes high-impact teaching practices in service of student research and experiential learning. Ongoing Departmental endeavors include the Coastal Georgia Research Initiative a certificate in Globalization and Engagement certificates in Crisis Communication and Digital Media Communication student e-portfolios and study abroad experiences for working adults.

The Program in Strategic Communication covers topics including communication theory elements of persuasion intercultural communication crisis communication and digital media & analytics including experiential projects. Its strategic approach is professionally oriented and scholastically there is emphasis on integration of disciplines for the purpose of problem-solving or analysis of case studies. Several courses in the program such as public speaking also support general education goals.

With twelve colleges and schools Mercer University has a Carnegie Research II classification and offers a vibrant academic community committed to student success and academic excellence. The advertised position in the College of Professional Advancement will be based at one of Mercers metro-Atlanta campuses and includes a seven-course teaching load spread across four accelerated 8-week sessions in addition to research expectations and service responsibilities.

Additional responsibilities include advising students participating in faculty committees attending faculty meetings engaging in scholarly activity maintaining on-site office hours and working collaboratively with colleagues. The appointment is for the traditional nine-month academic year.

Required Attachments:

Interested candidates will complete a brief online application and attach required documentation including a letter of interest curriculum vitae teaching philosophy and names and contact information of three references.

Finalists for the position will be asked to have two current letters of recommendation sent directly to:

Office of the Dean
Strategic Communication Faculty Search
College of Professional Advancement
Mercer University
3001 Mercer University Drive
Atlanta GA 30341-4115

Unofficial transcripts may be requested from finalists as part of the recruitment process for this faculty position; finalists will need to redact any personal or private information including but not limited to social security number birthdate race or gender before submitting the unofficial transcripts. The successful candidate must submit official transcripts prior to employment.

Deadline: Applications received by January 12 2026 will receive priority consideration. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Background Check Contingencies:

Selection of the final candidate is contingent upon a successful background check.

About Mercer University

Founded in 1833 Mercer University is a distinguished private institution recognized for its commitment to academic excellence leadership development and community engagement. With campuses across Georgia Mercers twelve schools and colleges offer a wide range of undergraduate graduate and professional programs. The university cultivates a close-knit student-centered environment where innovation service and personal growth are deeply valued. Mercers employees are at the heart of its mission dedicated to advancing innovation supporting student success and strengthening both our local and global communities through service. At Mercer we believe in the power of relationships and the importance of in-person collaboration. Accordingly our employees are expected to serve in-person as it fosters real-time problem solving mentoring and the meaningful connections that strengthen both our work and service to our students and the broader university community.

Why Work at Mercer University

Mercer University offers a variety of benefits for eligible employees including comprehensive health insurance (for self and dependents) generous retirement contributions tuition waivers paid vacation and sick leave technology discounts schedules that allow for work-life balance and so much more!

At Mercer University a Bear is more than a mascot: its a frame of mind that begins with a strong desire to make the most out of your career. Mercer Bears do not settle for mediocrity or the status quo. If youre seeking an environment where your passion and determination are embraced then you want to work at Mercer University.