Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor - FYIC

Miami University; Oxford (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami University in Oxford invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor or Instructor to teach BUS 102: Foundations of Business Communication. Appointment begins August 17, 2026, with multiple positions possible. The FYIC program requires collaboration across four core courses and emphasizes critical thinking, coding, communication, and teamwork.

Minimum qualifications include a Ph.D. in rhetoric and writing or related fields by appointment date for Visiting Assistant Professor or a

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in rhetoric and writing, or closely related business discipline by appointment date for Visiting Assistant Professor.
• Master’s degree in rhetoric and writing, or closely related business discipline by appointment date for Instructor.
• Experience teaching or working in business communications is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teach multiple sections of BUS 102: Foundations of Business Communication.
• Integrate FYIC goals across BUS 101, BUS 102, ESP 103, BUS 104 courses.
• Contribute to student learning and FYIC curriculum as part of a collaborative faculty team.

Education

Ph.D. in rhetoric and writing/communication

M.A. or equivalent in rhetoric and writing/communication

Job description

Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor - FYIC

Full-time

Fully On-Campus

Farmer School of Business, Oxford Campus

URL: https://miamioh.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/miamioh-faculty/job/Visiting-Assistant-Professor---Instructor---FYIC_JR104383-1

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:

As a FYIC teacher, you will be a part of a faculty who work together as a team to integrate key skills across all four FYIC classes (BUS 101, BUS 102, ESP 103, BUS 104). 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in rhetoric and writing, communication, or closely related business discipline such as public relations, marketing, management, consulting by appointment date for Visiting Assistant Professor.
• Master’s degree in rhetoric and writing, communication, or closely related business discipline such as public relations, marketing, management, consulting by appointment date for 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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