Assistant Professor of Public Relations - Reed School of Media & Communications

West Virginia University • Morgantown, WV

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About The Position

The West Virginia University Reed School of Media and Communications seek a dynamic, collegial faculty member for a full-time, nine-month tenure-track appointment. Primary teaching assignments may include public relations writing, ADPR research, ADPR campaigns (capstone projects), and/or teaching in/leading the School's student-run ADPR agency. Teaching assignments may include other courses related to the successful candidate's areas of expertise and needs of the School. The successful candidate also will have the opportunity to engage with the School's active, award-winning PRSSA chapter, which holds one of the nine original 1968 charters. Active participation in professional organizations in the field is expected, and the successful candidate will participate in and contribute to the School, serve on committees, and engage in the university and professional communities. The Reed School of Media and Communications seek a candidate who will demonstrate exemplary communication skills, collegiality, and ability to contribute to the intellectual and cultural life of the University. West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees. From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures. At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values - service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation - unite us as Mountaineers. Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact.

Requirements

• An earned doctorate in communications, advertising, strategic communications, integrated marketing communications or closely related field by the time of appointment.
• Candidates must demonstrate evidence of, or strong potential for, establishing and maintaining a scholarly research agenda.
• The candidate must have a minimum of two years of teaching experience in public relations at the college level.
• Applicants will have a developing record of scholarly (peer reviewed, juried) research in public relations and demonstrated teaching effectiveness.
• The Reed School of Media and Communications seek a candidate who will demonstrate exemplary communication skills, collegiality, and ability to contribute to the intellectual and cultural life of the University.

Responsibilities

• Primary teaching assignments may include public relations writing, ADPR research, ADPR campaigns (capstone projects), and/or teaching in/leading the School's student-run ADPR agency.
• Teaching assignments may include other courses related to the successful candidate's areas of expertise and needs of the School.
• Engage with the School's active, award-winning PRSSA chapter
• Active participation in professional organizations in the field is expected
• Participate in and contribute to the School, serve on committees, and engage in the university and professional communities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees