Assistant Professor Public Relations
Company: Auburn
Location: Auburn
Posted on: September 25, 2024
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Job Description:
Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title
Assistant Professor Public Relations
Posting Number
P1853F
Position Summary Information
Job Description Summary
The School of Communication and Journalism at Auburn University
invites applications for a tenure-track position as an Assistant
Professor of Public Relations beginning fall semester, Aug. 16,
2025.
The candidate will teach in person undergraduate and graduate
courses in Public Relations, such as Multimedia Writing for Public
Relations, Style and Design in PR Messages, Digital Media
Analytics, Foundations of PR, PR Case Studies & Ethics, Social
Media and PR, Research Methods, Strategic Communication and/or PR
Campaigns.
Tenure-track faculty members are expected to engage in scholarly
research or appropriate creative work. In addition to teaching five
courses per year, responsibilities include service to the school,
college, university, and professional associations, such as the PR
divisions of national organizations, such as PRSA, AEJMC and/or
NCA. The candidate will advise graduate students on theses and
projects.
About the School and University:Auburn University is one of the
nation's premier land-grant institutions. The 2024 edition of the
U.S. News & World Report identified Auburn as the top public
university in Alabama and ranked it as one of the top 100
universities in the nation. Auburn has 1,443 full-time faculty and
enrolls over 33,000 students from all 50 states and nearly 100
countries. Auburn University is understanding of and sensitive to
the family needs of faculty, including dual-career couples.
http://www.auburn.edu/academic/provost/facultyjobs/ . The School of
Communication and Journalism has approximately 850 students
majoring in Communication, Journalism, Media Studies and Public
Relations and close to 50 faculty members.
(cla.auburn.edu/cmjn/)
Auburn, Alabama is a vibrant and thriving college town conveniently
located between Atlanta, GA (90 minutes), beautiful Lake Martin (45
minutes), and the Gulf of Mexico (under four hours) in one of the
fastest growing counties in the nation (an MSA with a population of
almost 200,000). With a newly constructed Gogue Performing Arts
Center and world-class sports facilities, Auburn hosts a variety of
cultural and sporting events. It also boasts a low cost of living
and high quality of life, was recently recognized by Southern
Living as one of the top small towns in the South, and was named
the best place to live in Alabama by Money.
Minimum Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in Public Relations, Mass
Communication or related field at the time employment begins.
Outstanding candidates who are in the final stages of dissertation
writing (ABD) will be considered. However, appointment to the
tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor requires
the earned doctorate by the August 16, 2025 start date. If the
candidate fails to complete the degree by the designated date, the
position will revert to an instructor position. The offer will be
withdrawn if the Ph.D. is not earned by May 15, 2026. Salary is
competitive, dependent on qualifications and contingent on
funding.
The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet
eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time
the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally
for the proposed term of employment; excellent communication skills
required.
Desired Qualifications
Applicants should have a demonstrated record of excellence in
collegiate teaching and evidence of integrating digital media
elements into PR courses. The successful candidate will have taught
or have an interest in developing courses or have a research
specialization related to ethics, culture, and/or AI. Experience
with and the ability to successfully teach remotely/online are also
highly sought after skills. Professional experience in agency,
industry or nonprofit sectors is also valued. Candidates should be
able to contribute to any of the above courses, however, special
consideration will be given to those with teaching experience in
one or more of the following areas: Multimedia Writing and PR
research. Applicants may offer other areas of teaching and/or
research specialization, such as international, corporate, sport,
political or non-profit Public Relations.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please go to this website to apply for the position:
https://www.auemployment.com/postings/48788. Applicants should
submit a CV along with a cover letter, transcripts, statement of
research, evidence of teaching effectiveness/evaluations and names
and contact information for three references.
Review of applications will begin October 17th and continue until a
candidate is selected.
Auburn University is understanding of and sensitive to the family
needs of faculty, including dual-career couples.
http://www.auburn.edu/academic/provost/facultyjobs/ .
Posting Detail Information
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EEO Statement
AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment and
education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race,
color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected
veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification
protected by applicable law. The Office of Affirmative Action/Equal
Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and
equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of
the Auburn University community. Please visit their website to
learn more.
Open Until Filled
No
References required for this position?
Yes
If yes, minimum number requested
3
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