Michigan West Coast Chamber of Commerce is hiring: Communication - Visiting Assi

The Department of Communication at Hope College seeks applicants for a one-year visiting assistant professor of instruction beginning Fall 2025. We seek a generalist with demonstrated strength in teaching introductory courses required for the major (e.g., COMM101, COMM151), with preference given to candidates who can also teach electives within the curriculum such as interpersonal communication and/or small group communication. This is a non-tenure track hire without promise of renewal, and the teaching load is 4/4. The department seeks a strong teacher and ambassador for the field of communication who can assist to attract new majors and to promote both graduate education and vocational discernment.

Rank

Assistant

Qualifications

Applicants must possess, at a minimum, a completed master’s degree in Communication or a related field (PhD preferred, ABDs welcome to apply) and show promise of strength in teaching in a Christian, undergraduate, liberal arts setting.

Physical Demands

This position requires remaining in a sitting or standing position for frequent periods of time; uses office machinery such as computers, printers, and copy machines; occasionally involves moving items over 10 pounds; frequently will move between different offices/workspaces/buildings; and requires effective communication abilities. In the case of temporary or permanent condition(s) that require(s) accommodation(s), reasonable accommodation(s) may be requested.

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check. Some positions may have position-specific requirements, such as education/licensure/certification verification, a physical, drug screening, credit checks, and/or transportation record review.

Special Instructions to Applicants

All applications received by March 31, 2025 will be given full consideration.

Candidates should upload the following documents as part of their application:

• Cover letter of application addressed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Jayson Dibble
• A CV or resume
• Written articulation of teaching philosophy
• Evidence of teaching strength (e.g., teaching evals)
• Statement of support for the Christian mission of Hope College: As it may not be addressed elsewhere in the application, applicants should devote particular attention to the Christian aspect of the mission statement and their personal engagement with faith and/or a faith community.
• In addition, please enter the contact information for three references on the application (including current email addresses). Those references will be contacted by Human Resources only if additional information is needed. It is possible an applicant’s references will not be contacted.