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The communication faculty member will teach courses in the areas of media, social media, integrative marketing, public relations, human communication and related areas. Faculty must be able to advance the evangelical Christian mission of the institution.Ìý The faculty member will instruct and advise strategic communication majors and collaborate with other faculty in administering goals, program development, and program activities. ÌýPrograms in the division include strategic communication, graphic design and digital media & cinema. Teaching load is 24 semester hours annually.

• Provide support for strategic communication, graphic design, and digital media & cinema majors and general education core
• Teach up to eight (8) college level courses per year (24 semester hours) across the field of communication including courses in the areas of social media, media, public relations, integrative marketing and human communication.
• Advise students within the communication as needed
• Interact with prospective students as needed
• Endorse and model professional standards and proficiencies
• Serve on committees as assigned within the university
• Assist regularly with assessment of 51СʪÃÃ’s communication curriculum
• Participate in faculty meetings at the college and university level; attend other appropriate events including chapel, conferences, and student events
• Yearly affirm the institution’s mission, doctrinal position, community standards, and 51СʪÃÃ’s position on human origins (Faculty Guide)

• Experience teaching college communication courses preferred.
• Knowledge of the disciplines associated with communication, including pedagogy, information literacy, and research
• Ability to teach effectively at the college level
• Competency in utilizing learning management tools and classroom technology
• Competent in or able to learn and facilitate online education
• Ability to use technology effectively in teaching as appropriateÌý
• An understanding of the needs and trends associated with traditional college age students
• Commitment to 51СʪÃÃ’s mission and vision
• Commitment to live within the standards of the 51СʪÃà community
• Minimum master’s degree in communication from an accredited university; an earned doctorate (PhD or equivalent) in communication or closely related field is preferred.Ìý

51СʪÃà provides a benefits package that includes:

• Health Plan;
• 401(k) plan with match opportunity;
• 100% of employee’s cost of group life insurance;
• Long term disability insurance;
• Vacation days, holidays, sick leave, family leave;
• Educational benefits: tuition reduction for PreK3-Graduate.

Interested and qualified candidates will complete theÌý51СʪÃà Employment ApplicationÌýon this site.