Assistant Professor - Educator, School of Communication, Film, and Media Studies, College of A&S

University of Cincinnati•Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

The School of Communication, Film, and Media Studies (SCFMS) at the University of Cincinnati seeks a full-time Assistant Professor - Educator in Public Relations. The school has programs in Communication, Digital Media, Film Studies, Public Relations and Animation and Gaming. We offer certificates, minors, majors, and graduate programs. The School of Communication, Film, and Media Studies within the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Cincinnati (UC) invites applications for one full-time, non-tenure track, three-year renewable position at the level of Assistant Professor - Educator to support its educational mission.

Requirements

Either (a) Master's in Public Relations, Communication, or a related field, with 4 years of professional experience in Public Relations, OR (b) a PhD in Public Relations, Communication, or a related field, with 1 year of professional experience in Public Relations; AND
1 academic year of experience teaching courses in Public Relations or a related field at the collegiate level, which could have been as a teaching assistant, adjunct or full-time faculty; OR 1 academic year of experience in instructional workplace training and development sessions in a role such as Corporate trainer, training and development manager, instructional designer, instructional coach, or leadership consultant.

Responsibilities

Develop and teach undergraduate and/or graduate (as appropriate) courses in multiple modalities (in-person, online synchronous, and/or online asynchronous). Normal teaching load is 3/3; this may vary depending on service obligations. Sample classes include (but are not limited to): Public Relations Campaigns; Organizational Identity, Image, and Issues Management; Communication and PR Ethics; Organizational Communication; and/or Organizational Diversity.
Participate in professional service, which may include advising student groups, facilitating professional development among students, and participating in school, college, university, and community citizenship, such as attending meetings, serving on, and/or leading committees.

Benefits

Comprehensive Tuition Remission
UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
Robust Retirement Plans
As a UC employee, you won't contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you'll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14-18% of your salary based on position.
Real Work-Life Balance
UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
Vacation and sick time
11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
Additional Benefits Include:
Competitive salary based on experience
Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
Professional development & mentorship opportunities