VISUAL ART, COMMUNICATION & DESIGN - Faculty-Visual Art Communication & Design

Job Classification

  Faculty Full-Time (75-100%)

Position summary

The Visual Art, Communication & Design programs seek an assistant or associate professor of digital communication with qualifications for teaching entry-level communication courses, media relations, public relations, event/campaign management, social media, crisis communication and AI/Ethics.  Professional experience that blends the relationship between communication studies, public relations, social media, and client-relations is strongly preferred. Experience in church corporate communication at the Division, Union or local Conference level is desired.  In addition to teaching, this position advises students in course selection and major projects.

Qualifications summary

• Master’s degree in communication or related discipline; terminal degree preferred.


• Minimum of 3 years of university or industry experience, with a strong portfolio that demonstrates a passion for communication and storytelling, with an emphasis on public relations, and social media.

Must be a Seventh-day Adventist in good and regular standing.

Duties and responsibilities

• Teaches undergraduate students in various areas of digital communication for majors and general education.


• Academically advises students and oversees undergraduate projects.


• Provides service to the department, college, and university on appropriate committees.


• Contributes to projects that promote and represent the programs and the university.

Supervisory responsibilities

• May supervise student workers.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in communication or related discipline; terminal degree preferred.


• Minimum of 3 years of education or industry experience, with a strong portfolio that demonstrates a passion for communication and storytelling, with an emphasis on public relations, and social media.


• Commitment to teamwork and collegiality.


• Excellent interpersonal skills, particular in mentoring students and guiding them through creative projects.


• Priority consideration given to candidates with university teaching experience.

Must be a Seventh-day Adventist in good and regular standing.

Technical competencies

• Functional with Word, Excel, and common platforms within the field.


• Ability to learn and utilize university platforms for communication, student information, and course management.


• Expertise in the current practices in social media, crisis communication and public relations.

Interpersonal interactions

• Meets with prospective students and parents in person, on the phone, and via Zoom.


• Advises students and mentors student research, creative projects, and productions.


• Collaborates with colleagues on projects and initiatives across the university.


• Represents the programs and the university when requested.

Physical demands

• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods.


• Ability to move about office and classroom spaces, as well as between buildings.


• Ability to communicate virtually, via phone, and in person.

Work environment

The work environment is primarily academic, involving classroom and studio instruction, and work within the faculty’s office. The noise level is low to moderate.