"Tenure-Track in Communication - Public Relations"

Job Details

The Department of Communication invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Public Relations. The successful candidate will teach foundational courses in public relations and communication, advise and mentor undergraduate students, advise the student yearbook (Ilium), advise the Public Relations Student Society of American (PRSSA), engage in scholarly research, and provide meaningful service to the community, department and university.

Mission and Commitment
Taylor's mission is to develop servant-leaders marked with a passion to minister Christ’s redemptive love, grace, and truth to a world in need. As a community, Taylor faculty, staff, and students commit to living out Christ’s love and truth in the here and now. We worship together, serve one another, and grow in faith as we learn in the classroom, on the field, at chapel, and anywhere else we’re doing Life Together.

The Public Relations program is rooted in relationships, purpose, creativity, and community service. Students are not only prepared for careers, but for lives of integrity, impact, innovation, and creativity.

Duties and Responsibilities

This position is primarily responsible to:

• Testify to personal experience of salvation in Jesus Christ, affirm belief in the University’s Statement of Faith, abide by and practice our Life Together Covenant, and both personally agree with and support the Foundational Documents of Taylor University.
• Teach a four-course load per semester.
• Advise and mentor students, supporting academic, professional, and personal development.
• Conduct and publish scholarly research in the field of Public Relations or Communication, in accordance with the Boyer model set forth by the Communication Department.
• Actively participate in departmental service, curriculum development, committee work, and faith integration.
• Serve as faculty adviser to PRSSA, plan and lead professional development events such as “Half Day with a Pro,” and foster student leadership initiatives.
• Serve as faculty adviser to the student yearbook (Ilium), managing the staff and budget.
• Build and maintain strong connections with alumni, local nonprofits, and industry professionals to support internships, service-learning projects, and community partnerships.
• Promote student achievements, alumni success stories, and program highlights through digital and in-person engagement.
• Actively work with admissions for recruitment and advancement.
• Assist students in developing professional portfolios and entering PR contests to enhance visibility and credibility.

Typical Qualifications

• An appropriately earned doctorate is preferred but consideration will be given to candidates in the midst of doctoral studies.
• Excellence in teaching and a demonstrated or emerging record of research.
• Commitment to collegiality, collaboration, service learning, and integration of faith and learning.
• Active involvement in PRSA/PRSSA or related professional organizations is strongly encouraged.

About the Department

The Communication Department consists of six full-time faculty, and one full-time program assistant serving approximately 120 majors, including Professional Writing, Communication, Public Relations, and Multimedia Journalism.