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West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Grand Valley State University

West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Detroit, Michigan, United States, 48228

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Visiting Faculty of Instruction School of Communications (2026)

Visiting Faculty of Instruction School of Communications (2026) Full Time The School of Communications at Grand Valley State University is seeking an effective teacher and advertising/public relations/communication generalist to join the faculty beginning in January 2026. This is a full-time, Visiting Faculty of Instruction position (non-tenure track). The successful candidate should have disciplinary training that aligns closely with the School's Advertising and Public Relations curriculum. The ability to also teach courses in the School's Communication and Media Studies program is a plus. Responsibilities: Teach courses across the undergraduate communication curriculum. Potential courses include: Fundamentals of Advertising, Fundamentals of Public Relations, Management and Cases (either Advertising or Public Relations), Media Planning, Media Relations Writing, Research Methods (both for Advertising/Public Relations and for Communications in general). Typical teaching load is twelve credit hours (usually four courses) per semester. Required Qualifications and Education: A bachelor's degree in Advertising, Public Relations, Communication, Journalism, or a closely related field plus considerable professional experience in the media industry. Evidence of teaching effectiveness at the collegiate level is required. Experience in or demonstrated understanding of advertising and/or public relations principles. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, such as the ability to interact with others with respect and empathy. Preferred Qualifications and Education: A Master's degree or Ph.D. in Advertising, Public Relations, Communication, Journalism, or a closely related field. Experience in the successful creation and delivery of online course materials. Salary/Benefits:

Salary is $50,000. Benefits include medical, vision, dental, life insurance, generous employer retirement contributions, wellness resources, and tuition waiver. Grand Valley State University is an Antidiscrimination/Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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