Open Rank Teaching Professor or Professor of the Practice in Public Relations

Northeastern University • Newton, MA

9d • $64,000 - $152,000

About The Position

The College of Arts, Media and Design (CAMD) at Northeastern University invites applications for an open-rank teaching professor or professor of the practice (non-tenure-track) in Public Relations, to be located at the Boston campus. We are particularly interested in candidates who engage public relations and strategic communication as they relate to public life, civil society, and non-profits. Potential areas of teaching include science and health communication, political messaging, misinformation, corporate communication, and crisis communication. The ideal candidate will have a strong record of accomplishment in public relations and strategic communication; demonstrate expertise in the business and creative aspects of the field; have experience with a strong network of clients especially in Boston and New York; and demonstrate interest and experience in new areas reshaping public relations including AI. Prior teaching experience in an academic setting and/or leading industry-based seminars and conferences will be preferred. This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher-practitioner who wants to shape the next generation of public relations leaders while staying at the forefront of industry innovation in areas like AI, digital storytelling, and data-driving communication.

Requirements

• The successful candidate will have a graduate degree in Communication, Journalism or a related field by the employment start date.
• For Professor of Practice, at least 10 years of professional accomplishment in the field of public relations.

Nice To Haves

• Prior teaching experience in an academic setting and/or leading industry-based seminars and conferences will be preferred.

Responsibilities

• teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, including courses in public relations strategies, social media, media advocacy, and data storytelling
• providing leadership for the public relations major
• maintaining industry connections in public relations and strategic communication
• participating in departmental, college and university service

Benefits

• Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level