Faculty Specialist in Public Relations with a Specialty in Social Media

University of Scranton•Scranton, PA

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About The Position

The University of Scranton's (Pennsylvania) Department of Communication and Media invites applications for a full-time Faculty Specialist beginning August 2026.

Requirements

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
Immigration sponsorship will not be offered for this position.
Master's degree in a relevant area or MBA
We seek a Public Relations industry professional with a specialty in social media ready to transition into academia.
The successful candidate will contribute across our PR/Social Media curriculum (e.g., foundational ad/public relations/social media course, public relations writing, social media communication, capstone campaign courses) and support experiential learning and student mentorship.

Nice To Haves

Preference is given to candidates with 5+ years of industry experience who can teach current best practices using an agency approach.
We value high-impact teaching methods.
In addition, the ideal candidate would be AI fluent and able to address corporate branding and crisis and issue management.
Additional consideration will be given to candidates willing to advise the student newspaper.