Job Details

Posting Number: F2395P

Working Title: Assistant Professor

Department: Grady-Advertising & PR

About the University of Georgia

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta.

About the Department of Advertising and Public Relations

The Department of Advertising and Public Relations is a Top Five Outstanding Education Program ranked by PRWeek in 2024 and 2025. AdPR houses the Brain, Body, and Media (BBAM) Lab, the Center for Advanced Computer-Human Ecosystems, the Center for Health and Risk Communication, the Crisis Communication Think Tank, and the SEE Suite for Social Media Engagement & Evaluation.

Position Summary

The Department of Advertising and Public Relations in the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Georgia invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty appointment at the rank of assistant professor in public relations. The faculty start date for this position will be August 1, 2026.

The ideal candidate must have a strong record of teaching and research in public relations and the ability to teach a range of undergraduate and graduate courses across our curriculum, such as Introduction to Public Relations, Public Relations Management, Public Relations Communications, Crisis Communication, and Public Relations Campaigns. Mentoring graduate students is also expected.

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. in mass communication, public relations, communication, or a closely related field. ABD candidates will be considered.

Additional Requirements

• Subject matter expertise in public relations and/or related areas.
• Record of teaching effectiveness in courses related to public relations and/or other communication-related areas.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification

Some industry background is also a plus, as is expertise in grants writing and seeking external funding, including via interdisciplinary collaboration.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

An active research agenda and a proven strong research record/potential in public relations that includes publication of peer-reviewed articles in leading scholarly journals in public relations, communication, mass communication, media, journalism, and/or related fields. We welcome all research methods.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Screening of applications will begin on September 12, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit the following: a cover letter, a curriculum vita, the names, emails, and phone numbers of three references, up to two academic writing samples/publications. Questions regarding the search should be directed to Dr. Michael Cacciatore, the search committee chair, at mcacciat@uga.edu.