The Department of Communication at the College of Charleston invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position in media and strategic communication at the assistant professor level to begin August 2027. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in communication or a related field by August 2027, demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching, and maintain an active research agenda.

We welcome candidates who examine media strategy from a range of theoretical and methodological perspectives. We are particularly interested in candidates who emphasize applied contexts such as science, sports, health, or other areas of public communication. Undergraduate teaching responsibilities include introductory survey courses in media studies and strategic communication, as well as upper-level courses aligned with the candidate’s area of expertise. Faculty members may also contribute to our professionally oriented master’s program.

Review of applications will begin immediately, and applications must be submitted no later than November 16, 2026. All applicants must submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, and contact information for three colleagues capable of providing a recommendation. In their application letter, applicants should highlight their fit with the teacher-scholar model of higher education. Finalists may be asked to submit additional materials.

The College of Charleston, located in Charleston, SC, is a public institution of 11,000 students with a commitment to excellence in teaching and research. The Department of Communication is home to over 600 majors, minors, and graduate students. The department’s two dozen full-time faculty members train students in speaking, writing, and media while teaching them to be more conscientious and ethical creators and consumers of communication messages. Faculty members bring their wide range of expertise to courses that closely align with their scholarly interests. Communication curriculum emphasizes experiential learning, including partnerships across the vibrant coastal city of Charleston. Department of Communication students and faculty members also partner with communications and media professionals through The Martin Center for Mentorship in Communication.

Direct questions to Dr. Amanda Ruth-McSwain, search committee chair, at ruthmcswaina@charleston.edu. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of sex, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please visit eop.cofc.edu.