"Assistant Professor of Practice, Public Relations (Department of Communications) (Career-Track)"

Assistant Professor of Practice, Public Relations (Department of Communications) (Career-Track)

Company: The University of Arizona

Job Location: Tucson, Arizona

Category: Public Relations and Advertising

Type: Full-Time

Posting Number: req24060

Department: Communication

Location: Main Campus

Address: Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The University of Arizona's Department of Communication invites applications for a career-track Assistant Professor of Practice position in Public Relations (PR). The preferred start date is Fall 2026 but Spring 2026 will be considered. We seek candidates who will contribute to the department's teaching mission in the new PR Major and the existing PR Minor. The ideal candidate will be able to teach both introductory and advanced PR classes, such as PR Writing, Social Media Strategy and PR Management. Successful candidates will have training and experience in the instruction of Public Relations.

This career-track appointment is not eligible for tenure.

Application review will begin October 27, 2025.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; 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 contribute to the department's teaching mission in the new PR Major (launching Fall 2026) and the existing PR Minor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in the field of PR or related discipline.
• 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.
• Mentoring experience.
• 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: 1

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. Cover Letter (one page)
3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy; must include evidence of teaching effectiveness (in "Additional Document" slot)

The names of three references, who will be contacted for a letter of recommendation, will be requested for finalists later in the recruitment process.

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