Assistant Professor

One of only three selective universities within the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, more than 30 graduate programs, doctorates in education and nursing, professional certificates, and continuing education programs.

As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal arts environment that values academic preeminence, interdisciplinary inquiry and an inclusive learning community. GCSU enjoys a strong reputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programs according to US News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Colleges of Distinction - among other ranking sources.

Georgia College & State University takes great pride in combining the educational experience of a private liberal arts college with the affordability of a public university. Faculty and staff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learning through high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, leadership development, study abroad opportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstone project that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry and critical thinking.

The university's beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia, and only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta. Milledgeville is also the home of noted American author and alumna, Flannery O'Connor, '45, and the college community enjoys many exciting literary arts programs at O'Connor's former home, Andalusia, a National Historic Landmark owned by the university. Milledgeville is located on the banks of beautiful Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee, allowing faculty, staff and students to take full advantage of the environmental and recreational benefits of being part of a lake community. For cultural, educational and leisure opportunities beyond Milledgeville - Macon and Atlanta are located within easy driving distances.

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Job Summary

The Department of Communication at Georgia College & State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in strategic communication, with an emphasis in advertising or public relations. The ideal candidate will teach courses in strategic communication writing, campaigns, media management, social media strategy, and principles of public relations, as well as quantitative research methods, and will have the ability to teach additional department courses in advertising, strategic communication, and introductory mass communication. The position may also contribute to the university core curriculum. The faculty member will teach four courses each semester, mentor and advise students, participate actively in service, and maintain an active research or creative agenda.

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• CV
• Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts required upon job offer)
• List of Three References with email, phone number and relationship to applicant.
• Teaching Philosophy statement
• Portfolio of work upon request

Responsibilities

Faculty - Teaching/Instructing

Teaching Responsibilities

• Full-time instructional load teaching in areas of expertise within the academic discipline
• Regular course meetings and instruction
• Mentoring students
• Other teaching responsibilities
• Knowledge and ability to convey current philosophies, practices, and theories related to the academic discipline.

All Georgia College & State University faculty share the responsibility of teaching the core curriculum and providing foundation courses for majors and non-majors alike. Faculty employees also contribute to the Georgia College & State University core curriculum by teaching topical freshman (GC1Y) or sophomore seminar (GC2Y) courses.

Faculty - Professional Development

Faculty are expected to conduct research and develop within the profession.

Academic Achievement/Professional Development

• Publications (editing, citations)
• Presentations at professional meetings
• Publication; peer reviewed scholarship
• Current work in circulation or in progress
• Grants received or applied for
• Membership and participation in professional organizations
• Other professional service or development activities

Faculty - Service to Institution

All faculty are expected to support the advancement of the department, college and university mission by providing service to the institution. Service may be at the department, college, university, community and/or disciplinary level. Duties include service on college-level and university-level committees, advising students regarding career options, and support of department-level outreach activities.

Service to the Institution

• Committee memberships and offices
• Programs directed and advised
• Participation in special programs or projects
• Other service in the institution
• Ability to work collegially with others in service to the University, supporting the advancement of the department, college, and university mission.

Faculty - Public Service

Public service is often a part of faculty service expectations and might include activities such as the following:

• Consulting work
• Provide continuing education service, instruction, or program development for department, school, college, or university
• Membership and participation in community organizations
• Other significant services to the community

Other duties and responsibilities

All Georgia College & State University faculty share the responsibility of teaching our core curriculum and providing foundation courses for majors and non-majors alike. To carry out our public liberal arts mission, we seek faculty with the ability to engage students as they launch their intellectual journey.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

PhD in communication or a closely related field by the date of appointment; must meet SACSCOC faculty credential requirements.

Required Experience

Prior teaching experience at the university level.

Ability to teach quantitative research methods.

Professional experience in public relations, advertising, or strategic communication, including hands-on work planning and executing campaigns and managing social media for organizations or clients.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Active quantitative research agenda.

Experience with integrated campaigns or client-based service learning.

Proposed Salary

The proposed salary is $62,000

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

• Ability to teach quantitative research methods.
• Build positive student relationships and provide mentorship
• Engage in continuous professional development
• Manage multiple courses and administrative responsibilities
• Solve problems and make data-driven decisions
• Collaborate with colleagues and participate in service
• Demonstrate leadership and take initiative
• Adapt to changing institutional needs
• Maintain accurate records and meet deadlines

KNOWLEDGE

• Subject matter expertise and current disciplinary trends
• Curriculum design and program outcome alignment
• Assessment methods and student learning measurement
• Accreditation standards (SACSCOC and discipline-specific)
• Academic policies, procedures, and ethics
• Adult learning principles and adaptive learning styles
• Educational technology and learning management systems

SKILLS

Teaching:

• Course design and delivery
• Learning activity development and facilitation
• Technology integration and LMS proficiency
• Instructional adaptation

Assessment:

• Valid assessment instrument development
• Constructive feedback provision
• Data analysis for instructional improvement

Communication:

• Clear verbal and written communication
• Professional presentation abilities
• Active listening and collaboration

Technology:

• Discipline-relevant software proficiency
• Multimedia and presentation tools
• Basic troubleshooting capabilities

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG). The Board of Regents prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from the participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any USG program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

Other Information

• This is not a supervisory position.
• This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
• This position will not be required to drive.
• This role is not considered a position of trust.
• This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
• This position will not travel
• This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

• Criminal Background Check + Education Verification

To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=36000&JobOpeningId=303294&PostingSeq=1