<p>Francis Marion University and the Department of Mass Communication invite applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor who will teach courses in public relations, news writing and editing, oral communication and other topics.</p> <p>Candidates must have at least a master's degree in mass communication or a related field and professional experience in public relations. A doctorate is preferred.</p> <p>Francis Marion University (FMU) is a state-supported, regional university located in Florence, South Carolina. FMU has been named a "Great College to Work For" since 2013, as determined by the Chronicle of Higher Education-sponsored survey of higher education institutions. In addition, it has been recognized for its excellence in education by several national ranking agencies, among them the US News and World Report survey, which has named FMU as one of its top regional universities in the South for more than a decade.</p> <p>Candidates will find Florence, South Carolina to be an excellent place to live. Florence enjoys award winning schools, affordable cost of living, excellent healthcare, and robust recreational programs including sports, community events, and festivals. Florence is a growing city with a vibrant arts culture. Within a few-hours' drive are several metropolitan areas, including Columbia, South Carolina; Charleston, South Carolina; Charlotte, North Carolina; Savannah, Georgia, and a short drive to the northeastern South Carolina beaches. Florence's thriving downtown was recently awarded the prestigious Great American Main Street Award, which recognizes communities for their excellence in comprehensive preservation-based commercial district revitalization.</p> <p>Please contact Dr. Stan Diel, chair of the Department of Mass Communication, for more information at sdiel@fmarion.edu or 843-661-1532.</p> <p>Start date: January 5, 2026.</p> <p>Materials needed:</p> <ul> <li>Letter of Interest (Referencing position number 25-44) </li><li>Curriculum vitae or resume </li><li>The names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references </li><li>Copies of all transcripts (official transcripts will be required of successful candidates) </li><li>FMU faculty application </li></ul> <p>To obtain the FMU Faculty Application, please click here.</p> <p>Send application packet to: Dr. Charlene Wages, Vice President for Administration and Planning, Francis Marion University, PO Box 100547, Florence, SC 29502-0547. Or fax to (843)661-1202.</p> <p>Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.</p> <p>As Francis Marion University has continued to be recognized for its diverse student body, it especially welcomes applicants who can affirm and enhance its mission.</p> <p>Applicants honorably discharged from a branch of the United States Armed Forces, who meet the minimum training and experience requirements, are given employment preference by all State agencies and higher education institutions in SC.</p> <p>An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution</p>