Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor - FYIC

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Oxford (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami University invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor or Instructor to teach BUS 102: Foundations of Business Communication within the First Year Integrated Core (FYIC) program. Appointment begins August 17, 2026, with multiple positions available.

The FYIC cohort integrates critical thinking, coding, and communication across four core courses. You will join a team of faculty delivering foundational business communication in a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• PhD in rhetoric and writing or related field by date of appointment for Visiting Assistant Professor; Master’s degree in rhetoric and writing or related field by date of appointment for Instructor.

Responsibilities

• Teach BUS 102: Foundations of Business Communication to multiple sections as part of the FYIC curriculum.
• Collaborate with the FYIC teaching team to integrate critical, creative, computational, and ethical thinking, coding, communication, and collaboration.
• Support program goals and contribute to a positive learning environment for first‑year business majors.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Communication skills

Student mentoring

Education

PhD in rhetoric and writing

Master’s in rhetoric and writing or related field

Job description

Job Title

Visiting Assistant Professor / Instructor - FYIC

Department

First Year Integrated Core Program JM

Worker Type

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Pay Type

Salary

Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.

Benefit Eligible

Yes

Screening Date

2026-07-22

Job Description Summary

Visiting Assistant Professor or Instructor to teach multiple sections of BUS 102: Foundations of Business Communication. Appointment begins August 17, 2026. Multiple positions may be available.

Job Description

If hired to teach BUS 102: Foundations of Business Communication, the course is part of the required First-Year Integrated Core (FYIC) curriculum for all Farmer School of Business majors. The FYIC is a four-course block that teaches students critical skills such as critical, creative, computational, and ethical thinking as well as coding, communication, and collaboration. As a FYIC teacher, you will be part of a faculty who work together as a team to integrate these key skills across all four FYIC classes (BUS 101: Foundations of Business; BUS 102: Foundations of Business Communication; ESP 103: Creativity, Innovation, and Entrepreneurial Thinking; and BUS 104: Introduction to Computational Thinking for Business). For more information on the FYIC, please visit the Miami University website referenced in the original posting.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Required: PhD in rhetoric and writing, communication, related business disciplines such as public relations, marketing, management, consulting or closely related field by date of appointment for appointment as Visiting Assistant Professor; Master’s degree in rhetoric and writing, communication, related business disciplines such as public relations, marketing, management, consulting or closely related field by date of appointment for appointment as Instructor.
2. Consideration may be given to candidates with teaching or work experience related to business communications.

Additional Position Information (if applicable)

Required Application Documents: CV, cover letter, and evidence of teaching effectiveness.

Special Instructions (if applicable)

Inquiries may be directed to Kerrie Carsey at [e-mail]. Screening of applications will begin two weeks from the date of posting and will continue until the appointment is filled.

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses. This organization participates in E-Verify.

Reasonable Accommodations

Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADA Faculty Staff at miamiioh.edu or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here.

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Miami University, an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADA Faculty Staff at miamiioh.edu or 513-529-3560.

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