LIM College - The Business of Fashion & Lifestyle is currently seeking candidates for the position of Assistant Professor of Communications. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Founded in 1939 and located in midtown Manhattan, LIM College is a female-led and owned institution focused on the global business of fashion and lifestyle. Offering master's, bachelor's and associate degree programs, LIM prepares students for career success via an immersive approach grounded in real-world experience and learning by doing through required internships. LIM College's commitment to excellence in business education ensures graduates are sought after by a wide range of employers, as evidenced by a Career Outcomes Rate of 96% for the Class of 2022. Alumni excel throughout all areas of fashion and lifestyle and have gone on to work for companies such as Chanel, Gucci, Alexander McQueen, Ross Stores, The Financial Times, Ulta Beauty, Google, Saks Fifth Avenue, Cannabis Creative, and The National Football League. POSITION PURPOSE The LIM College Arts and Sciences Department is seeking an Assistant Professor of Communications to begin Fall 2025. We seek a generalist for this position, one who can teach courses in a range of disciplinary areas, potentially including interpersonal, oral, professional, rhetoric, organizational, strategic communication and intercultural/global communication. The successful candidate will not only be responsible for teaching and service but will additionally have opportunities to shape the communications curriculum as the department moves forward to better serve our students. A pioneering institution in the practice of learning-by-doing, LIM brings an experiential education to every classroom. Candidates must therefore demonstrate the ability to teach undergraduate core courses in our department, including Communications: Methods and Audiences, using active teaching methods, an emphasis on digital mediums, and innovative pedagogies. The successful candidate will have opportunities to build elective classes in their area of expertise and to contribute to the Fashion Media degree, a B.S. in media studies and new media offered both fully online at our midtown Manhattan campus that prepares students for careers in the fashion and lifestyle media industry. The successful candidate will teach a 4-4 course load and perform college service in close collaboration with the Chair, including coordinating adjunct faculty members, contributing to assessment of communication outcomes, participating in Open House and other admissions events, and serving on college committees. SALARY RANGE: $80,000-$83,000 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES * Teach 4 courses per semester * Stay current with innovative teaching methods, developments in the media profession, and disciplinary trends * Contribute to the profession through research, consulting, presentations, and/or publications * Assist the Department Chair and Associate Chair in course and program assessment as well as curriculum development * Assist the Department Chair and Associate Chair and other faculty in norming core courses * Conduct observations of faculty as assigned by Chair or Associate Chair * Work closely with other faculty as a mentor and resource * Serve on the Faculty Council and standing committees * Contribute to college-wide Admissions programs and initiatives * Actively engage with the field through relevant association memberships * Oversee project-based learning opportunities in the department * Teach 4 courses per semester in various modalities as assigned by the chair * Help to increase and promote academic and industry scholarship opportunities * Work well in a team environment * Perform other duties as assigned * This position is not remote and requires an on-campus presence as determined by the chair QUALIFICATIONS * Education/Certification: PhD in Communications or Related Field * Required Knowledge: Demonstrated knowledge and ability to engage students in active learning * Experience Required: Experience using learning management software for some aspects of course delivery as well as grading (Canvas knowledge preferred) * Skills/Abilities: Experience with or interest in asynchronous learning pedagogies (online teaching) WORK PERKS Hybrid Work Schedules College Closed for Summer Fridays Tuition Remission or Tuition Exchange 6 Weeks of Paid Holidays Birthday Day to Celebrate your Birthday 2-4 weeks of vacation based on longevity; 7 sick days annually Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance, 401K etc.