Professor of Practice in Public Relations
- Employer
- Syracuse University
- Location
- New York, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Oct 6, 2022
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Posting Details
Posting Details
Job #
076688
Job Title
Professor of Practice in Public Relations
Location
Syracuse, NY
Pay Range
Commensurate with Experience
FLSA Status
Exempt
Hours
As determined by department chair.
Job Type
Full-time
Rank
Professor of Practice
Campus
Syracuse, NY
Unionized Position Code
Not Applicable
Job Description
The Public Relations Department at Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications is seeking to fill a full-time Professor-of-Practice (PoP) with a PR professional who has impressive industry experience, beginning in Fall 2023. A PoP’s main responsibilities include teaching, maintaining connections to the industry to keep the department and School current on professional practices and innovation, and service to the department, School, University, and community.
About the Newhouse School of Public Communication
Widely regarded as the nation’s leading communications school, Newhouse is home to approximately 2,000 undergraduate and 180 graduate students. It is housed in a 250,000-square-foot, three-building complex that includes state-of-the-art classrooms, a 300-seat auditorium, a research center, an executive education wing, a café, and many spaces for formal and informal meetings and collaboration among students, faculty, and staff. The Dick Clark Studios and the Allen Gerry Center for Media Innovation include a high-tech entertainment production space, and provide the school with a cutting-edge media facility that gives students a strong preparation for careers in the profession.
Our students come from around the world and secure a place in the class through a highly competitive admissions process. This year’s incoming freshmen earned an average 3.9 GPA .
About the Public Relations Department at Newhouse
The Public Relations program at Newhouse is one of the oldest in the country and one of the few to offer PR education on all levels. Programs include:
· undergraduate (BS, Public Relations);
· master’s (MS, Public Relations);
· Ph.D. (PR emphasis);
· executive education to mid-career executives through an online, interdisciplinary MS in Communications Management;
· a public relations specialization in the online Communications master’s program;
· a joint master’s program in public diplomacy and global communications with the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs that emphasizes the interaction of communications and international relations.
Current faculty in the department have professional experience in corporate, agency, government, not-for-profit and academic sectors and research interests include crisis communication, ethics, gender and diversity, reputation and relationship management, digital communication and public diplomacy. They hold positions of leadership in professional and academic organizations and are award-winning teachers and researchers.
The Public Relations Department is consistently ranked as a top program by PRWeek and holds a PRSA Certification in Education for Public Relations for its undergraduate and master’s programs. In keeping with Syracuse University’s commitment to diversity, inclusion and accessibility, the Department and the Newhouse School pride themselves on ensuring that its graduates are well versed in engaging with multiple diverse audiences.
To learn more about our program, please visit our web sites at http://www.syr.edu , http://newhouse.syr.edu/ and https://newhouse.syr.edu/academics/public-relations/bachelors/
Qualifications
The successful candidate must have a Master’s degree ( APR designation and at least five years’ experience in public relations preferred). Public Relations professionals with a strong passion for teaching and significant experience in Public Relations are encouraged to apply.
Job Specific Qualifications
The person we are seeking would have extensive professional experience and leadership in Public Relations, primarily from agency and corporate sectors. A Professor-of-Practice focuses on maintaining successful connections and building new ones with Public Relations professionals and organizations. We are looking for experience in researching, writing, and developing industry reports such as the state of social media or the state of digital communications. Proficiency with social media, digital communications and analytics is preferred, as is international PR experience.
Previous teaching, e.g. training, course instruction and professional seminars, is preferred. The ability to teach public relations from a diverse domestic and international perspective is expected. The department values teachers who integrate digital media and technology into their teaching, and seeks those with experience in managing and manipulating data.
Responsibilities
Physical Requirements
Tools/Equipment
Application Instructions
In addition to completing an online application, please attach the following:
1. Cover letter
2. Resume or curriculum vitae
3. List of three references with names, addresses, email addresses and phone numbers.
4. Teaching Statement: The Newhouse School prides itself on the high quality of education it provides. Please submit a statement describing your philosophy of teaching and learning.
5.·DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION Statement: The Newhouse School seeks candidates who have the communication skills and cross-cultural abilities to maximize their effectiveness with diverse groups of students, colleagues, and community members. Please describe how your past experience has prepared you to contribute to the School’s commitment to diversity and inclusion in higher education.
6. RESEARCH / CREATIVE ACTIVITY (Please submit under Other document section): The Newhouse School prides itself on being inclusive of scholarly research, such as peer-reviewed journal articles, grant procurement, conference presentations and book development, and creative activities such as exhibitions, juried-selections, works of art, video, audio, and trade/professional-focused articles. Please describe how your experience will help you contribute to the University and School’s commitment to research and creative initiatives.
A link to your portfolio website should be included in your cover letter. Portfolios should include a sampling of professional work, and, if applicable, academic materials such as syllabi and teaching evaluations.
As an alternative to posting a link to your portfolio website, you may forward your portfolio to the department listed below:
Iva Vasilev , Department of Public Relations, S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, 215 University Place, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY 13244-2100
Review of applications begins immediately, with priority consideration given to applicants who submit before November 11, 2022, and will continue until the position is filled.
Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution.
Syracuse University maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and international worldview. The University community recognizes and values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in an inherently diverse country and world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. To do so, we commit ourselves to promoting a community that celebrates and models the principles of diversity and inclusivity.
About Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and nearly 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.
The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors and 100 minors offered through 13 schools and colleges; nearly 15,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit www.syracuse.edu.
About the Syracuse area
Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.
EEO Statement
Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.
Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans
Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.
Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Campus Community
Syracuse University maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and international worldview. The University community recognizes and values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in an inherently diverse country and world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. To do so, we commit ourselves to promoting a community that celebrates and models the principles of diversity and inclusivity.
Quick Link
https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/95927
Job Posting Date
10/06/2022
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled
Yes
Priority Consideration
11/11/2022
Job Category
Faculty
Message to Applicants
Posting Details
Job #
076688
Job Title
Professor of Practice in Public Relations
Location
Syracuse, NY
Pay Range
Commensurate with Experience
FLSA Status
Exempt
Hours
As determined by department chair.
Job Type
Full-time
Rank
Professor of Practice
Campus
Syracuse, NY
Unionized Position Code
Not Applicable
Job Description
The Public Relations Department at Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications is seeking to fill a full-time Professor-of-Practice (PoP) with a PR professional who has impressive industry experience, beginning in Fall 2023. A PoP’s main responsibilities include teaching, maintaining connections to the industry to keep the department and School current on professional practices and innovation, and service to the department, School, University, and community.
About the Newhouse School of Public Communication
Widely regarded as the nation’s leading communications school, Newhouse is home to approximately 2,000 undergraduate and 180 graduate students. It is housed in a 250,000-square-foot, three-building complex that includes state-of-the-art classrooms, a 300-seat auditorium, a research center, an executive education wing, a café, and many spaces for formal and informal meetings and collaboration among students, faculty, and staff. The Dick Clark Studios and the Allen Gerry Center for Media Innovation include a high-tech entertainment production space, and provide the school with a cutting-edge media facility that gives students a strong preparation for careers in the profession.
Our students come from around the world and secure a place in the class through a highly competitive admissions process. This year’s incoming freshmen earned an average 3.9 GPA .
About the Public Relations Department at Newhouse
The Public Relations program at Newhouse is one of the oldest in the country and one of the few to offer PR education on all levels. Programs include:
· undergraduate (BS, Public Relations);
· master’s (MS, Public Relations);
· Ph.D. (PR emphasis);
· executive education to mid-career executives through an online, interdisciplinary MS in Communications Management;
· a public relations specialization in the online Communications master’s program;
· a joint master’s program in public diplomacy and global communications with the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs that emphasizes the interaction of communications and international relations.
Current faculty in the department have professional experience in corporate, agency, government, not-for-profit and academic sectors and research interests include crisis communication, ethics, gender and diversity, reputation and relationship management, digital communication and public diplomacy. They hold positions of leadership in professional and academic organizations and are award-winning teachers and researchers.
The Public Relations Department is consistently ranked as a top program by PRWeek and holds a PRSA Certification in Education for Public Relations for its undergraduate and master’s programs. In keeping with Syracuse University’s commitment to diversity, inclusion and accessibility, the Department and the Newhouse School pride themselves on ensuring that its graduates are well versed in engaging with multiple diverse audiences.
To learn more about our program, please visit our web sites at http://www.syr.edu , http://newhouse.syr.edu/ and https://newhouse.syr.edu/academics/public-relations/bachelors/
Qualifications
The successful candidate must have a Master’s degree ( APR designation and at least five years’ experience in public relations preferred). Public Relations professionals with a strong passion for teaching and significant experience in Public Relations are encouraged to apply.
Job Specific Qualifications
The person we are seeking would have extensive professional experience and leadership in Public Relations, primarily from agency and corporate sectors. A Professor-of-Practice focuses on maintaining successful connections and building new ones with Public Relations professionals and organizations. We are looking for experience in researching, writing, and developing industry reports such as the state of social media or the state of digital communications. Proficiency with social media, digital communications and analytics is preferred, as is international PR experience.
Previous teaching, e.g. training, course instruction and professional seminars, is preferred. The ability to teach public relations from a diverse domestic and international perspective is expected. The department values teachers who integrate digital media and technology into their teaching, and seeks those with experience in managing and manipulating data.
Responsibilities
- Professors-of-Practice teach six courses per academic year.
- These courses may be at the undergraduate or graduate level in our traditional residential programs. Depending upon qualifications, this professor may also have the opportunity to teach in the School’s online master’s degree program in Communications Management and in the public relations specialization of the online master’s degree in Communications.
- The position entails a variety of service duties, including academic and career advising of undergraduate and graduate students, advising and supporting the Ehling Chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America and its student-run agency Hill Communications; department, school and university committee service; curriculum development; and community/industry outreach.
- Teaching responsibilities may include Public Relations writing courses with an emphasis in digital communication, Principles of Public Relations, along with other opportunities such as Ethics, Public Relations Management, Diversity in PR, or courses that complement the individual’s expertise.
Physical Requirements
Tools/Equipment
Application Instructions
In addition to completing an online application, please attach the following:
1. Cover letter
2. Resume or curriculum vitae
3. List of three references with names, addresses, email addresses and phone numbers.
4. Teaching Statement: The Newhouse School prides itself on the high quality of education it provides. Please submit a statement describing your philosophy of teaching and learning.
5.·DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION Statement: The Newhouse School seeks candidates who have the communication skills and cross-cultural abilities to maximize their effectiveness with diverse groups of students, colleagues, and community members. Please describe how your past experience has prepared you to contribute to the School’s commitment to diversity and inclusion in higher education.
6. RESEARCH / CREATIVE ACTIVITY (Please submit under Other document section): The Newhouse School prides itself on being inclusive of scholarly research, such as peer-reviewed journal articles, grant procurement, conference presentations and book development, and creative activities such as exhibitions, juried-selections, works of art, video, audio, and trade/professional-focused articles. Please describe how your experience will help you contribute to the University and School’s commitment to research and creative initiatives.
A link to your portfolio website should be included in your cover letter. Portfolios should include a sampling of professional work, and, if applicable, academic materials such as syllabi and teaching evaluations.
As an alternative to posting a link to your portfolio website, you may forward your portfolio to the department listed below:
Iva Vasilev , Department of Public Relations, S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, 215 University Place, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY 13244-2100
Review of applications begins immediately, with priority consideration given to applicants who submit before November 11, 2022, and will continue until the position is filled.
Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution.
Syracuse University maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and international worldview. The University community recognizes and values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in an inherently diverse country and world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. To do so, we commit ourselves to promoting a community that celebrates and models the principles of diversity and inclusivity.
About Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and nearly 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.
The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors and 100 minors offered through 13 schools and colleges; nearly 15,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit www.syracuse.edu.
About the Syracuse area
Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.
EEO Statement
Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.
Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans
Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.
Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Campus Community
Syracuse University maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and international worldview. The University community recognizes and values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in an inherently diverse country and world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. To do so, we commit ourselves to promoting a community that celebrates and models the principles of diversity and inclusivity.
Quick Link
https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/95927
Job Posting Date
10/06/2022
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled
Yes
Priority Consideration
11/11/2022
Job Category
Faculty
Message to Applicants
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