Assistant Professor of Strategic Communication

Position Summary:

Mary Baldwin University invites applications for Assistant Professor of Strategic Communication, to begin Fall 2026.

MBU is committed, through its mission, to “empowering tomorrow’s inclusive leaders to lead lives of purpose and professional success.” With our university’s trajectory of success spanning 183 years, we have solidified our place as a small, innovative co-educational institution that provides opportunities and career preparation for a diverse student body while meeting the needs of today’s workforce and enhancing the local community through creative partnerships. We are especially committed to fostering a climate of innovation, talent, and economic growth in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

The Assistant Professor of Strategic Communication will report to the Associate Dean of the School of Business in Palmer College of Professional Studies and will work closely with the Program Director of the Marketing and Strategic Communication degree programs. This position is based on the Staunton, VA campus.

This is a renewable 12-month contract, renewing each July.

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Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

To Apply:

Please send the following information for the SoE search to Clayton Smith at crsmith@marybaldwin.edu :

The projected start date is August 2026. Review of applications will be ongoing and continue until the position is filled.