Visiting Assistant Professor of Mass Communication (Public Relations and Advertising)
- Employer
- Sam Houston State University
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Mar 10, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Communications, Broadcasting, Digital Media, Media Studies, Other Communications, Public Relations & Advertising
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Posting Details
Position Title Visiting Assistant Professor of Mass Communication (Public Relations and Advertising) Requisition 202100023F Rank Visiting Assistant Professor FLSA status Exempt Hiring Salary
Commensurate with education and experience.
Position Category Position Type Interim Full Time College College of Arts & Media Department Dept of Mass Communication Open Date 03/10/2021 Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/26627
Contact Name Katharine Hubbard Title
Assistant Professor
Mass Communication Dept.
Box 2207
Huntsville, TX 77341
Contact Phone 936-294-1344 Contact Email kah126@shsu.edu
Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job
The Department of Mass Communication at Sam Houston State University invites applications for a full-time, Visiting Assistant Professor. The ideal candidate would have experience teaching Public Relations and/or Advertising. Online teaching experience is highly desirable and professional industry experience is also an asset. Teaching load will be four classes per semester. The successful candidate will be expected to teach both undergraduate level courses in Public Relations and Advertising at the main SHSU campus in Huntsville, Texas (located 70 miles north of Houston) and at The Woodlands Campus (40 miles south of Huntsville). Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate courses such as Principles of Public Relations, Campaigns and Promotions, and Writing for PR and Advertising, as well as Writing for Mass Media. Given Covid-protocols, the finalists will all be interviewed on Zoom.
Educational Requirements for the Position
Applicants must have earned ABD in Public Relations required; PhD preferred in Mass Communication or related field.
Experience Required for the Position
An outstanding candidate for the position will bring: several years of professional experience with PR and/or Advertising; strong letters of recommendation and should also demonstrate outstanding potential in research and/or creative activity.
Other Requirements for the Position
Evidence of scholarly research/creative works.
Special Instructions Summary
To ensure full consideration, applications must be submitted online and include a cover letter detailing the applicant’s qualifications, relevant experience and interest in the position, a current CV, and contact information for three references, addressed to: Katharine Hubbard
Please note: References provided in the References section of the application will receive an automated email reference request at the time the application is submitted.
Open Until Filled Yes
EEO Statement
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Plan Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code 51.215.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Position Title Visiting Assistant Professor of Mass Communication (Public Relations and Advertising) Requisition 202100023F Rank Visiting Assistant Professor FLSA status Exempt Hiring Salary
Commensurate with education and experience.
Position Category Position Type Interim Full Time College College of Arts & Media Department Dept of Mass Communication Open Date 03/10/2021 Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/26627
Contact Name Katharine Hubbard Title
Assistant Professor
Mass Communication Dept.
Box 2207
Huntsville, TX 77341
Contact Phone 936-294-1344 Contact Email kah126@shsu.edu
Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job
The Department of Mass Communication at Sam Houston State University invites applications for a full-time, Visiting Assistant Professor. The ideal candidate would have experience teaching Public Relations and/or Advertising. Online teaching experience is highly desirable and professional industry experience is also an asset. Teaching load will be four classes per semester. The successful candidate will be expected to teach both undergraduate level courses in Public Relations and Advertising at the main SHSU campus in Huntsville, Texas (located 70 miles north of Houston) and at The Woodlands Campus (40 miles south of Huntsville). Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate courses such as Principles of Public Relations, Campaigns and Promotions, and Writing for PR and Advertising, as well as Writing for Mass Media. Given Covid-protocols, the finalists will all be interviewed on Zoom.
Educational Requirements for the Position
Applicants must have earned ABD in Public Relations required; PhD preferred in Mass Communication or related field.
Experience Required for the Position
An outstanding candidate for the position will bring: several years of professional experience with PR and/or Advertising; strong letters of recommendation and should also demonstrate outstanding potential in research and/or creative activity.
Other Requirements for the Position
Evidence of scholarly research/creative works.
Special Instructions Summary
To ensure full consideration, applications must be submitted online and include a cover letter detailing the applicant’s qualifications, relevant experience and interest in the position, a current CV, and contact information for three references, addressed to: Katharine Hubbard
Please note: References provided in the References section of the application will receive an automated email reference request at the time the application is submitted.
Open Until Filled Yes
EEO Statement
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Plan Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code 51.215.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you learn about this position?
- The Chronicle of Higher Education
- Diverse Issues in Higher Education
- HBCU Connect - Historically Black Colleges and Universities
- HACU - Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities
- The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education
- Association for Women in Science
- TWC - Work in Texas
- Inside Higher Ed
- Higher Ed Jobs
- HERC - Higher Education Recruitment Consortium
- SHSU Website
- SHSU Employee
- Other
- If your response to the question above was 'Other' please
indicate from what source.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Are you available to teach during the day?
- Yes
- No
- * Are you available to teach during the evening?
- Yes
- No
- * Are you a current Sam Houston State University employee?
- Yes
- No
- * Please indicate your teaching availability.
- Face-to-Face Only
- Online Only
- Face-to-Face and Online
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae (Faculty)
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
- Statement of Research & Goals
- Letter of Recommendation 1
- Letter of Recommendation 2
- Letter of Recommendation 3
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