COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
Journalism/ Health Communication
Assistant Professor of Communication

The Department of Communication and Journalism at Coastal Carolina University invites applications for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Communication- Journalism/ Health Communication. The Department seeks a teacher/scholar with broad training to develop and teach courses in interactive journalism and health communication. Teaching assignments may include evening/weekend courses. The appointment will be effective August 16, 2011.

A Ph.D. in Communication, Mass Communication/ Journalism or a closely related field is required. A record that indicates the potential for scholarly success and a demonstrated interest in institutional service are also required.

The Department of Communication and Journalism has focused its strategic initiatives in 4 areas of specialization: Communication Studies, Health Communication, Interactive Journalism, and Public Relations/ Integrated Communication. We seek a colleague with research and teaching interests in Health Communication and one of our other areas of specialization. Candidates with research interests focusing on message strategies are particularly welcome.

The Department of Communication and Journalism is one of Coastal Carolina University's newest and fastest growing programs with over 470 majors. Our faculty are committed to excellence in teaching, research, and the integration of leading edge ideas, technologies, and developments within the disciplines of Communication and Journalism.

Coastal Carolina University is a public mid-sized, comprehensive liberal arts-oriented institution. Coastal Carolina University is located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort of Myrtle Beach, one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the nation. It has an enrollment of 8,500 students and will have continued growth for the next several years. Coastal Carolina University is a part of the South Carolina system of public education and has close ties with its founders, the Horry County Higher Education Commission.

Candidates should submit a letter of application (outlining interest in the position, qualifications, and approach to teaching), a current CV, a list of five references, and transcripts of all graduate work (copies are acceptable at this time) electronically at: http://jobs.coastal.edu. Review of applications will continue until position is filled.

Coastal Carolina University is building a culturally diverse faculty and strongly encourages applications from women and minority candidates. CCU is an EO/AA employer.