Visiting Assistant Professor / Instructor - FYIC

100 Miami University; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami University invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor / Instructor in the FYIC Department First Year Integrated Core Program. Appointment begins August 17, 2026, fixed term, temporary. Teach BUS 102 Foundations of Business Communication as part of the undergraduate core curriculum.

This position may include multiple sections and requires candidates with PhD or MA in relevant fields. A background check is required, and the university emphasizes equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in rhetoric and writing, communication, or a closely related business discipline by date of appointment.
• Master’s degree in rhetoric and writing, communication, or a closely related business discipline by date of appointment.
• Candidates with teaching or work experience related to business communications.

Responsibilities

• Teach multiple sections of BUS 102: Foundations of Business Communication, a required course within the First-Year Integrated Core (FYIC) curriculum.

Skills

Teaching experience

Business communications

Education

Ph.D. in rhetoric and writing, communication, or a closely related business discipline

Master’s degree in rhetoric and writing, communication, or a closely related business discipline

Job description

Job Title

Visiting Assistant Professor / Instructor – FYIC Department First Year Integrated Core Program (Fixed Term, Temporary)

Job Summary

Teach multiple sections of BUS 102: Foundations of Business Communication, a required course within the First-Year Integrated Core (FYIC) curriculum. Appointment begins August 17, 2026; multiple positions may be available.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in rhetoric and writing, communication, or a closely related business discipline by date of appointment for Visiting Assistant Professor.
• Master’s degree in rhetoric and writing, communication, or a closely related business discipline by date of appointment for Instructor.
• Consideration may be given to candidates with teaching or work experience related to business communications.

Required Application Documents

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Cover letter
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement

Miami University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination, harassment, 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.

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Other Relevant Information

All campuses are smoke‑ and tobacco‑free. A criminal background check is required for appointment. Reasonable accommodations for disabilities are available upon request. The university participates in E‑Verify.