Assistant Professor of Sports Communication and Public Relations

Point Park University • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

Point Park University's School of Communication (SOC) is conducting a search for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor of Communication. The position begins in August 2026. The successful candidate will teach sports communication and public relations courses at both the undergraduate and graduate level. Additional coursework may include teaching in the SOC's core curriculum for Bachelor of Arts programs. The successful candidate will also advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students. Candidates are expected to demonstrate a commitment and ability to serve the mission and values of SOC, including scholarship. Preference will be given to candidates with a track record of success in working with diverse communities of clients, students, and colleagues. Point Park's collective bargaining agreement requires faculty members to teach three graduate classes or four undergraduate classes per semester. There are opportunities for course releases for scholarly activity and service to the university. Located in the heart of Downtown Pittsburgh, Point Park University is a dynamic, urban, university with a strong liberal arts tradition. Founded in 1960, Point Park enrolls nearly 4,000 full-time and part-time students in more than 100 undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs. The SOC offers undergraduate Bachelor of Arts degrees in broadcasting, digital journalism, multimedia, public relations, advertising and social media, and sports communication. It also offers Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees in graphic and interactive design and photography. Please upload a single PDF containing: Letter of application CV Statement of teaching philosophy List of 3 professional references with contact information Review of applications will begin January 15, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. For additional information, visit www.pointpark.edu . Salary is commensurate with credentials and experience and based on the minimums set by the University's collective bargaining agreement. Point Park is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage members of underrepresented groups to apply, including Black, Indigenous, People of Color, women, and/or LGBTQIA+ scholars. Applicants must have authorization to work in the United States and not require employer sponsorship.

Requirements

• Terminal degree, Ph.D. or MFA, in mass communication, public relations, or a related field. ABD applicants will be considered but the degree must be completed within two years of start date.
• At least two years of professional work experience in sports communication or public relations.
• Successful track record of effective mentoring.
• Adept at teaching and working with diverse communities of students, faculty, and staff.
• Express ways the candidate's teaching and scholarship will complement the School of Communication and its mission.
• Applicants must have authorization to work in the United States and not require employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in advertising, broadcasting or digital journalism is helpful but not required.
• Track record of success in working with diverse communities of clients, students, and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Teach sports communication and public relations courses at both the undergraduate and graduate level.
• Teach in the SOC's core curriculum for Bachelor of Arts programs.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Serve the mission and values of SOC, including scholarship.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree