Assistant Professor in Communication

Coastal Carolina University; Conway, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastal Carolina University in Conway, SC invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Communication to begin in August 2027. A Ph.D. in Communication, Journalism, Mass Communication, or related field is required; ABD with plan accepted.

The teaching load is three courses per semester with face-to-face, hybrid, or online formats. Preference for expertise in media, health communication, and AI with an active scholarly agenda and strong mentorship.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Communication or closely related field required; ABD with plan to complete may be considered.
• Three-course teaching load per semester; teaching in face-to-face, hybrid, or online formats.

Responsibilities

• Prepare content, syllabi, and course materials for each course; assign/grade; manage office hours.
• Conduct research to contribute to knowledge; mentor students in research.
• Engage in department/service activities per Faculty Manual; participate in committees and events.
• Fulfill other departmental needs as assigned.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Research agenda

Student mentoring

Course delivery

Education

Ph.D. in Communications or related field

ABD with plan to complete by May 31, 2027

Tools

Moodle

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Employer-based sponsorship may be considered for this position, subject to institutional review and applicable law.

Employment at Coastal Carolina University is contingent upon authorization to work in the United States. CCU may consider employer-based visa sponsorship for certain positions; however, sponsorship is discretionary, not guaranteed, and subject to legal, financial, and institutional requirements. CCU rarely sponsors part-time, temporary, staff or non-tenure-track roles and will not sponsor H-1B petitions when the federally required $100,000 fee applies.

Posting Summary

Classification Code

Classification Code UG74

Pay Grade

Pay Grade 0

Subject to Drug/Alcohol Testing Guidelines

Subject to Drug/Alcohol Testing Guidelines No

Subject to Credit Check

Subject to Credit Check No

Internal Title

Internal Title Assistant Professor in Communication

Department

Department Communication, Media, and Culture

Position Type

Position Type PFAC - Slotted Faculty

Full or Part Time

Full or Part Time Full-Time

Basis

Basis 9 mo.

Coastal Carolina University invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Communication or a related field to begin in August 2027. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Communication, Journalism, Mass Communication, or a closely related discipline. ABD candidates with a clear plan for degree completion prior to May 31, 2027, may be considered. Applications will be reviewed beginning on October 15, 2026.

The teaching load is three courses per academic semester and may include face-to-face, hybrid, or online delivery formats. We are seeking excellent teacher-scholars who can teach the department’s foundation courses as well as courses in the graduate program, including communication theory and communication research. Faculty will also teach courses in their areas of expertise. Preference will be given to candidates whose expertise includes one or more of the following areas: media, social media, health communication, and emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence. Faculty are expected to provide high-quality instruction, maintain an active scholarly agenda, mentor students, and provide service to the Department, College, and University.

Teaches students in the classroom, laboratory, and/or studio.

Job Duty

Prepares content, syllabi, and University Moodle/curricular site for each course and/or lab assigned each semester. Communicates to students after reviewing assignments. Calculates and assigns grades (e.g., mid-term and final) through established procedures listed in the Faculty Manual and University catalog. Tracks and reports absences as directed by the Office of the Registrar.

Job Duty

Conducts research to create and add to knowledge in a field or produces creative work. Trains students in related research techniques and in creative production.

Job Duty

Posts and holds regular office hours each week per College and University guidelines. Engages in University-related activities including committee assignments, meetings, ceremonies, events and scholarly pursuits as prescribed in the Faculty Manual.

Job Duty

Performs other departmental needs as assigned.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Coastal Carolina University prohibits any form of discrimination against its students, faculty, staff and applicants in its programs or for admission to or employment with the University. For more information, visit Title IX or EEO.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Employer-based sponsorship may be considered for this position, subject to institutional review and applicable law.

Employment at Coastal Carolina University is contingent upon authorization to work in the United States. CCU may consider employer-based visa sponsorship for certain positions; however, sponsorship is discretionary, not guaranteed, and subject to legal, financial, and institutional requirements. CCU rarely sponsors part-time, temporary, staff or non-tenure-track roles and will not sponsor H-1B petitions when the federally required $100,000 fee applies.