Lecturer, Master of Arts in Strategic Communication

Lecturer, Master of Arts in Strategic Communication

Position Summary:

The Master of Arts in Strategic Communication program at Rollins College, a comprehensive liberal arts college, seeks a graduate lecturer to start August 2026 who can build on existing curricular strengths of program faculty. Program faculty teach a range of graduate courses focused on data-driven, theory-informed strategic campaigns using both digital and traditional media. We are interested in candidates who have demonstrated ability to teach advanced level courses, with graduate teaching and hybrid/online instruction experience preferred. While the successful candidate's primary teaching responsibility will be to the graduate program, the position may also include teaching undergraduate courses for the Department of Communication. The teaching load is eight courses annually with the possibility of summer teaching, if desired.

A Ph.D. in Communication or a closely related discipline is required. ABD candidates with an expected completion date by August 2026 will be considered. A record of outstanding teaching and a commitment to graduate education are required. We are interested in candidates who teach using innovative approaches, high impact practices, incorporate a global perspective, and emphasize access and diversity in the classroom.

The Master of Arts in Strategic Communication is situated in the Hamilton Holt School, the evening program for non-traditional students. For additional information, please review the Program Overview: https://www.rollins.edu/masters-in-strategic-communication/

Rollins College is a comprehensive liberal arts college located just north of Orlando, FL, a diverse metropolitan community with a thriving economic and cultural scene. Nearby Orlando International Airport provides easy access to U.S. and international destinations. The college emphasizes innovative and quality teaching in small classes and ranks number one among 121 Southern master's-level universities in the annual rankings of 'America's Best Colleges,' released by U.S. News & World Report. Please visit the college website at www.rollins.edu.

Minimum Qualifications and Education:

• Ph.D. in Communication or a closely related discipline required.
  • ABD candidates with an expected completion date by August 2026 will be considered.
• Teaching experience at the undergraduate level.

Instructions to Applicants:

Interested applicants must apply online via the College's employment website and upload the following materials as follows:

1. Letter of interest: Rollins strives to create an environment where all students can thrive. In your letter, discuss how you can contribute to this commitment through your teaching, scholarship, service (at the college, community, and professional levels), and presence on campus. Include examples of ways you have already addressed this commitment in your previous and current experience or would like to in the future.
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Teaching portfolio: Includes a statement of teaching philosophy that reflects on course evaluations (summary of quantitative and qualitative feedback), how feedback informs current teaching practice, sample syllabi, and examples of assignments.
4. Provide three reference names and email addresses

Please direct any questions to:
Dr. Rachel Winter
Chair of Search Committee
rwinter@rollins.edu