Assistant Professor of Professional Practice, Strategic Communication
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Job Location:
Coral Gables, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Assistant Professor of Professional Practice Strategic Communication
University of Miami
Department of Strategic Communication
School of Communication
Position Description
The Department of Strategic Communication at the University of Miamis 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 masters 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 addition the candidate must have strong interests and ability in developing and teaching online and specialized certificate programs. Given Miamis 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 Floridaa dynamic hub for global engagement innovation and cultural exchange. As one of the nations top research universities the University of Miami is committed to fostering academic excellence discovery and service. The University enrolls more than 19000 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 letter
2) a one-page statement on teaching philosophy
3) a current CV
References 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 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 here for additional information.
Job Status:
Full timeEmployee Type:
FacultyRequired Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Experience
- Medical Management
- Library Services
- Pharmacy Residency
- Research Experience
- Teaching
- Higher Education Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Grant Writing
- Mentoring
- Research Laboratory Experience
