College of Arts and Sciences - Assistant Professor (Public Relations) - Department of Communication Studies

The University of Alabama at Birmingham Portal • Birmingham, AL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Communication Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning in August 2027. The teaching load is eight courses per academic year (4/4). We seek candidates with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching across a range of communication and public relations courses. Primary teaching responsibilities include a sequence of Public Relations courses, such as Introduction to Public Relations, Public Relations Principles, Public Relations Methods, and Public Relations Campaigns, as well as related courses including Sports Public Relations and Digital Media. Additional teaching opportunities may include courses in Advertising, Graphic Design, Social Media, Ethics and Leadership, Media Writing, Crisis Communication and Management, and Special Event Planning, depending on the successful candidate’s expertise and experience. Courses are offered in both in-person and online formats. The department is home to an award-winning chapter of PRCA / PRSSA at UAB. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience advising successful student organizations or demonstrated interest in mentoring and supporting student professional development through engagement with the chapter. The Department of Communication Studies at UAB offers B.A. and M.A. degrees in Communication and serves the core curriculum. The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) is home to 19 academic departments and six Centers and Institutes. Our 19 departments — home to over 300 full-time faculty and more than 58 baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees — make us the largest academic entity in the UAB academic enterprise. We are home to research centers, community outreach programs, and interdisciplinary cooperation. The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is a research university and academic health center that discovers, teaches, and applies knowledge for the intellectual, cultural, social, and economic benefit of Birmingham, the state, and beyond. UAB is internationally renowned for its intensely collaborative culture that has — for more than five decades — produced breakthroughs in education, health care, research, and service. UAB was ranked #1 in the United States for 2018 and 2019 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, Young University Rankings. In 2021, Forbes named UAB as America’s No. 1 Best Large Employer, topping a list of more than 500 public and private corporations, hospitals, universities, Fortune 500 companies and more, across dozens of industries. Most recently, UAB earned the distinction of being named to the 2025 Great Colleges to Work For Honor Roll.

Requirements

• Terminal degree (PhD or MFA) in Public Relations, Communication, Media or a closely related discipline by August 15, 2027.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching across a range of communication and public relations courses.

Nice To Haves

• Experience advising successful student organizations.
• Demonstrated interest in mentoring and supporting student professional development through engagement with the PRCA/PRSSA chapter.

Responsibilities

• Teach a sequence of Public Relations courses, such as Introduction to Public Relations, Public Relations Principles, Public Relations Methods, and Public Relations Campaigns.
• Teach related courses including Sports Public Relations and Digital Media.
• Teach courses in Advertising, Graphic Design, Social Media, Ethics and Leadership, Media Writing, Crisis Communication and Management, and Special Event Planning, depending on expertise and experience.
• Teach courses in both in-person and online formats.
• Advise successful student organizations.
• Mentor and support student professional development through engagement with the PRCA/PRSSA chapter.

What This Job Offers

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