MJ Kim
Faculty

MinJi Kim (MJ)

Assistant Professor

Professional Profile

Dr. MinJi Kim joined Flagler College as an Assistant Professor in Public Relations, focusing on the Health Communication track, in August 2022. She earned her Ph.D. in Mass Communication from the University of Florida. At Flagler, she teaches courses across several semesters, including Media Literacy, Foundations of Public Relations, PR Case Analysis, Health Communication, Digital Media for Public Relations, and Social Media Management. Dr. Kim's research adopts an experimental approach, focusing on the impact of various media modalities and channels on psychological well-being and health decisions.

Flagler College's commitment to promoting cultural diversity and global perspectives aligns with Dr. Kim's conviction that diversity in education is essential for success. Reflecting her dedication to these values, she serves on the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) committee at Flagler College. Beyond her college responsibilities, Dr. Kim is an executive board member of Mihan-YuHoei, the largest online community for Korean international students in the U.S., managing communication and networks with Korean student associations across 106 universities.

In the professional realm, Dr. Kim began her service as a student representative and a member of the bridge committee before advancing to her current role as a webmaster for the Korean-American Communication Association (KACA). Recently, she joined the committee for the Korean Journal of Communication. Her roles in the professional and academic spheres support research and teaching efforts to foster connections that enhance diversity across the academic landscape.

Teaching

Spring 2024 Courses

  • COM213 Media Literacy
  • COM224 Foundations of PR
  • COM359 Digital Media for PR

Research

Media psychology, media effects, health communication, quantitative methods, experiments, psychophysiology, emotion studies, physical and mental well-being

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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

Spring 2024 Office Hours

MW 11 am-noon in Cuna 214

TR 2:30 pm-3:30 pm on Zoom