Teaching Faculty Position in Advertising and Public Relations

The Pennsylvania State University's Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications has an opening for a Public Relations teaching faculty position. Appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor, Associate Teaching Professor, or Teaching Professor. This is a non-tenure track, multi-year appointment in the Department of Advertising and Public Relations, slated to begin in Spring 2026.

We're searching for a dedicated Public Relations professional to join our faculty and contribute to our dynamic curriculum. This role requires the ability to teach core courses like public relations principles, strategies, and campaigns, as well as specialized topics such as crisis communication, and/or digital media. Beyond teaching, responsibilities include advising students and providing valuable service to the university and wider community. The ideal candidate will bring valuable professional experience from the strategic communications field.

A master's degree or higher must be earned by the time of appointment.

Applicants are required to complete an online application at https://hr.psu.edu/careers and upload a cover letter, a current CV, and contact information for at least three references. The review of applications will commence on September 15, 2025.

Committed to excellence in education and research, the Department of Advertising and Public Relations offers multiple degree programs, led by an innovative and productive faculty. We are one of four departments within the Bellisario College of Communications, recognized as one of the nation's largest accredited communication programs. The college is home to the Arthur W. Page Center for Integrity in Public Communication, a prominent national leader in researching and promoting ethics and responsibility in communication.

Penn State's flagship University Park campus is located in State College, Pennsylvania, a quintessential university town known for its vibrant community and exceptional quality of life. Residents enjoy abundant recreational and cultural opportunities, a low crime rate, and top-tier public schools. The campus is within a convenient half-day drive of major metropolitan hubs including Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York City, and Pittsburgh.

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.