Assistant Professor - Public Relations

NCAT•Greensboro, NC

About The Position

The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Public Relations. The primary responsibilities for the position include teaching undergraduate level courses, especially in the program’s public relations concentration. An ideal candidate will be expected to create new courses on digital PR and advertising and possess a sound knowledge of the applications of Artificial Intelligence in communication. In addition to teaching major’s core and advanced-level courses, conducting research and grant writing, academic/student advising, mentoring students, participating in student recruitment and curriculum development, conducting scholarly activities and all other activities required for tenure. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, engaging in accreditation procedures, program assessment and service to the department, college and university as needed. This is a 9-month tenure-track position.

Requirements

Candidates must have Ph.D. in mass communication, journalism, media or a Ph.D. in a closely related field with 18 graduate credit hours in the teaching discipline.

Nice To Haves

Professional training
Teaching experience at the University level
Research experience at the University level

Responsibilities

Teaching undergraduate level courses, especially in the program’s public relations concentration.
Creating new courses on digital PR and advertising
Conducting research and grant writing
Academic/student advising
Mentoring students
Participating in student recruitment and curriculum development
Conducting scholarly activities
Engaging in accreditation procedures
Program assessment
Service to the department, college and university as needed.