"Assistant Professor of Practice (Multiple Positions)"

Assistant Professor of Practice (Multiple Positions)

Company: The University of Arizona

Job Location: Tucson, Arizona

Category: Public Relations and Advertising

Type: Full-Time

Posting Number: req22585

Department: Communication

Location: Main Campus

Address: Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The Department of Communication, University of Arizona, invites applications for two career-track assistant professor of practice positions in Public Relations (PR). The preferred start date is Fall 2025 but Spring 2026 will be considered. The ideal candidate will be able to teach both introductory and advanced PR classes, such as PR Research, PR Writing, Social Media Strategy and PR Campaigns. Successful candidates will have training and experience in the instruction of Public Relations.

Required materials: (a) CV, (b) cover letter, (c) a statement of teaching philosophy, which must include evidence of teaching effectiveness.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

We seek candidates who will (a) contribute to the department's teaching mission in the new PR Major and the existing PR Minor. We seek candidates who will contribute to the department's teaching mission in the recently approved PR Major and the existing PR Minor.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must have a Master's degree in the field of PR or related discipline, and evidence of teaching excellence, or strong industry experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in developing PR classes and/or curriculum design.
• Experience and desire to work with student professional organizations.
• Applicants with a Ph.D. in PR or related discipline are also encouraged to apply.
• Successful candidates will have training and experience in the instruction of Public Relations.

Rank: Assistant Professor

Tenure Information: Career-Track (CT)

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40

Job FTE: 1.0

Work Calendar: Academic

Job Category: Faculty

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: DOE

Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies: 2

Contact Information for Candidates

Carolyn Smith Casertano, Committee Chair, carolynsmith@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply:

Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional Document

Special Instructions to Applicant

Please upload the following documents: 1) CV 2) One page cover letter 3) Statement of teaching philosophy, must include evidence of teaching effectiveness (in "additional document" slot)