Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in public relations, crisis communication, data analytics & GEO, strategic communication, customer insights/behavior, AI-assisted marketing techniques, and other digital marketing topics.
• Transfer knowledge, including theory, practical skills, methods, and techniques.
• Develop students' ability to engage in critical discourse and thinking, including critical evaluation of peer-reviewed articles, case studies, simulations, and other published sources.
• Provide opportunities for students to practice essential job skills.
• Collaborate with department faculty in curriculum implementation, program promotion/marketing, student support, and continuous program improvement.
• Imagine, promote, and lead new initiatives.

Requirements

• Terminal degree in a related field.
• Qualified individuals with an M.A. in associated areas and significant professional and teaching experience will be considered.
• Current practical professional experience in public relations/marketing.
• Competency in written, oral, and visual communication.
• Functional knowledge/usage of industry-standard digital applications.
• Proficiency or strong familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite of applications and the Canvas learning management system or equivalent LMS.
• Engagement with the sociopolitical and ethical aspects of digitally mediated marketing and communication.
• Understanding of current trends and required skills sets in the job field.
• Demonstrated teaching ability at the undergraduate level.
• A vibrant Christian faith and commitment to an integration of faith and learning.

Preferred

• Experience with flexible and online delivery methods preferred

Benefits

• Vanguard University also offers a very competitive and generous benefits package.