Visiting Assistant Professor / Instructor - FYIC

miamioh.edu; Oxford (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami University, Farmer School of Business in Oxford, Ohio, invites applications for Visiting Assistant Professor or Instructor to teach BUS 102: Foundations of Business Communication as part of the First-Year Integrated Core (FYIC). The appointment begins August 17, 2026, with multiple positions possible.

The role involves teaching, contributing to the FYIC curriculum, and collaborating with a team to integrate key skills across FYIC courses (BUS 101, BUS 102, ESP 103, BUS 104).

Qualifications

• PhD in rhetoric and writing or related field by date of appointment.
• Master’s degree in rhetoric and writing by date of appointment for Instructor.
• Consideration may be given to candidates with teaching or work experience related to business communications.

Responsibilities

• Teach BUS 102: Foundations of Business Communication as part of FYIC.
• Collaborate with faculty to integrate FYIC skills across BUS 101, BUS 102, ESP 103, BUS 104.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Education

PhD in rhetoric and writing

Master's degree in rhetoric and writing

Job description

## Visiting Assistant Professor / Instructor - FYICApplyremote type: Fully On-Campuslocations: Farmer School of Business: Oxford Campustime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 12 Days Agojob requisition id: JR104383**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 a 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 https://miamioh.edu/fsb/academics/first-year-integrated-core/index.html.**Minimum Qualifications:**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 fieldby date of appointment for appointment as Instructor.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 [e-mail] or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here.**Miami University Values Statement** Miami University is a scholarly community whose members believe that a liberal education is grounded in qualities of character as well as of intellect. We respect the dignity of other persons, the rights and property of others, and the right of others to hold and express disparate beliefs. We believe in honesty, integrity, and the importance of moral conduct. 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