MJ Kim
Faculty

MinJi Kim (MJ)

Assistant Professor

Professional Profile

Dr. MinJi Kim is an Assistant Professor of Public Relations at Flagler College, specializing in Health Communication. She earned her Ph.D. in Mass Communication from the University of Florida.

Dr. Kim's teaching covers Strategic Communication courses such as Media Literacy, Health Communication, and Social Media Management. Her research uses mixed methods to explore how media influence psychological well-being and health decisions.

She directs the User Research Lab, mentoring students on projects in digital marketing, new media, and communication technology, with an emphasis on consumer psychology and user experience. Beginning in Fall 2025, she also serves as the department’s Social Media Director, overseeing strategy and engagement with student interns.

She has served on committees for DEI, Undergraduate Research, and Center for Global Education at Flagler, and is active in professional associations including ICA, PRSA, AMA, and KACA. Her work bridges teaching, research, and service to advance communication and media studies in global contexts.

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Teaching

Fall 2025 Courses

  • COM213 Media Literacy
  • COM303 PR Research
  • COM312 Health Communication
  • COM359 Digital Media for PR

Research

  • Effects of mukbang content on healthy eating behaviors
  • ASMR and mindfulness
  • AI impact on college students’ career planning
  • Influencer endorsements for social good
  • Cross-cultural user experiences in autonomous driving simulations

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Education

Doctor of Philosophy, Mass Communication – University of Florida
Master of Arts, Telecommunication – Indiana University
Bachelor of Arts, Public Relations and Advertising – Sookmyung Women’s University

Fall 2025 Office Hours

MW 1PM - 3PM  in Cuna 214