Lecturer - Professional Communication & Information Design,Department of Interdisciplinary Studies Job Clemson area,South Carolina USA

Lecturer - Professional Communication & Information Design, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies

Clemson University:
College of Arts and Humanities:
Interdisciplinary Studies

Location: 205B Strode

Open Date: Feb 03, 2026

Description

The Department of Interdisciplinary Studies (IDS) invites letters of application from candidates interested in teaching in the Professional Communication & Information Design (PCID) program and other general education courses. The position is a full time (9-month) non-tenure track position with a designated promotion path as outlined in the faculty manual. Position is scheduled to start August 15, 2026.

The PCID program is particularly interested in those candidates prepared to teach Business Communication & Information Design, Technical Communication & Information Design and science and technology studies. In their letters of interest, applicants should discuss relevant teaching experience, including their engagements with technical and professional communication in academic and workplace contexts.

Responsibilities

Teach four courses per semester, either online or in-person with the majority in either PCID or science and technology studies.

Coordinate with the PCID Program Director and other PCID faculty in order to ensure alignment of student learning outcomes and course objectives with the needs of students from a wide range of disciplines.

Attend professional development opportunities provided by the department or by the Office of Teaching Effectiveness and Innovation to ensure compliance with Clemson policy and command of up-to-date teaching methods and practices for these courses.

Work with the Interdisciplinary Studies Chair and other faculty to fulfill service opportunities for the department and/or the university through standing and ad hoc committees, as needed.

Generally, assist in the development of the interdisciplinary studies department, its mission, its outreach, and its academic reputation on campus.

Qualifications

Minimum requirements for the position: MA in Rhetoric, Writing, Communication or related discipline.

Preferred qualifications for the position:
PhD in Rhetoric, Writing, Communication or related discipline. Workplace experience.

Application Instructions

For full consideration, please submit the following by March 22, 2026. The position will remain open until filled:

Letter of application

Contact information for three references

Questions should be directed to search committee chair Tharon Howard at tharon

For more information and the information page for the PCID program.

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.

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