Assistant Professor - Public Relations
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- Syracuse University
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- New York, United States
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- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Oct 4, 2022
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Posting Details
Posting Details
Job #
076678
Job Title
Assistant Professor - Public Relations
Location
Syracuse, NY
Pay Range
Commensurate with Experience
FLSA Status
Exempt
Hours
As determined by department chair
Job Type
Full-time
Rank
Assistant
Campus
Syracuse, NY
Unionized Position Code
Not Applicable
Job Description
The Public Relations Department in Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track assistant professor position in Public Relations to begin Fall of 2023.
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.
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 .
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/
About Syracuse University
Syracuse University is located in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York, with access to New York, Washington, Toronto, Boston and other major cities within less than a day’s drive or an hour’s flight. A private university, it has a rich tradition of outstanding liberal arts education and strong professional training.
Qualifications
The candidate must possess at least a Master’s degree in communications or related discipline. A Ph.D. degree in mass communication, computational science, or a related field is strongly preferred ( ABD considered). The successful candidates should have or show clear evidence of an active/potential research agenda and demonstrate leadership through professional and/or academic work.
Job Specific Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in using data and visual analytics to solve public relations problems in today’s communication environment. Of particular interest are candidates with teaching experience or a consistent and visible track record of research/publications in areas related to:
● Strategic public relations management based on data analytics,
● Communicating insights and telling stories based on data and visual analytics, and
● Application of artificial intelligence or big data analytics to evolving public relations practice in the applicant’s specialty areas, including, but not limited to, entertainment/sports public relations, risk/health communication, crisis management, or international public relations.
Responsibilities
The ideal candidate should be able to teach several courses across our curriculum, including classes in digital media and analytics, public relations and social media writing, principles of public relations, and public relations research, along with other opportunities such as ethics, public relations management, diversity in PR, or courses that complement the individual’s expertise.
The candidate should be able to integrate profession-based learning experiences into courses via field experiences or projects, teach both undergraduate and graduate courses, and engage in scholarly research by maintaining an active research agenda.
The chosen candidate is expected to facilitate collaborative research within the department, across the Newhouse School, and within the larger academic community.
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Physical Requirements
Tools/Equipment
Application Instructions
For full description and online application instructions, please go to our online employment site https://www.sujobopps.com
In addition to completing an online application, please attach a curriculum vitae, cover letter and three contact information of references.
Applicants’ cover letters should include three important areas:
1. Teaching – The Newhouse School prides itself on the high quality of education it provides and its ability to get students job-ready Day-One. Please describe your teaching interests and philosophy of how students learn best.
2. Diversity and Inclusion – Please describe how your past experience has prepared you to contribute to the School’s and the University’s strategic commitments to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in higher education.
3. Research/Creative Activity - The Newhouse School values both scholarly research and creative activity. Scholarships can include peer-reviewed journal articles, grant procurement, conference presentations, and book development. Creative activity can include, for example, industry trade or consumer media/news articles, and media production, development, or multimedia storytelling (photo/video, film, sound, web design, apps, scriptwriting). Please describe how your experience will help you contribute to the University and School’s commitment to research and creative initiatives.
Review of applications begins immediately, with priority consideration given to applicants submit before November 11th, 2022. However, we will consider applications until this position is filled. Questions should be emailed to the chair of the search committee: Dr. Moon Lee, Chair of PR department, at mlee93@syr.edu.
The Newhouse School encourages candidates to apply who will help us broaden the diversity of our faculty. Syracuse University is an Affirmative Action/Employment Opportunity Employer and has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment program.
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/95891
Job Posting Date
10/04/2022
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled
Yes
Priority Consideration
11/11/2022
Job Category
Faculty
Message to Applicants
Posting Details
Job #
076678
Job Title
Assistant Professor - Public Relations
Location
Syracuse, NY
Pay Range
Commensurate with Experience
FLSA Status
Exempt
Hours
As determined by department chair
Job Type
Full-time
Rank
Assistant
Campus
Syracuse, NY
Unionized Position Code
Not Applicable
Job Description
The Public Relations Department in Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track assistant professor position in Public Relations to begin Fall of 2023.
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.
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 .
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/
About Syracuse University
Syracuse University is located in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York, with access to New York, Washington, Toronto, Boston and other major cities within less than a day’s drive or an hour’s flight. A private university, it has a rich tradition of outstanding liberal arts education and strong professional training.
Qualifications
The candidate must possess at least a Master’s degree in communications or related discipline. A Ph.D. degree in mass communication, computational science, or a related field is strongly preferred ( ABD considered). The successful candidates should have or show clear evidence of an active/potential research agenda and demonstrate leadership through professional and/or academic work.
Job Specific Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in using data and visual analytics to solve public relations problems in today’s communication environment. Of particular interest are candidates with teaching experience or a consistent and visible track record of research/publications in areas related to:
● Strategic public relations management based on data analytics,
● Communicating insights and telling stories based on data and visual analytics, and
● Application of artificial intelligence or big data analytics to evolving public relations practice in the applicant’s specialty areas, including, but not limited to, entertainment/sports public relations, risk/health communication, crisis management, or international public relations.
Responsibilities
The ideal candidate should be able to teach several courses across our curriculum, including classes in digital media and analytics, public relations and social media writing, principles of public relations, and public relations research, along with other opportunities such as ethics, public relations management, diversity in PR, or courses that complement the individual’s expertise.
The candidate should be able to integrate profession-based learning experiences into courses via field experiences or projects, teach both undergraduate and graduate courses, and engage in scholarly research by maintaining an active research agenda.
The chosen candidate is expected to facilitate collaborative research within the department, across the Newhouse School, and within the larger academic community.
# HEJ
Physical Requirements
Tools/Equipment
Application Instructions
For full description and online application instructions, please go to our online employment site https://www.sujobopps.com
In addition to completing an online application, please attach a curriculum vitae, cover letter and three contact information of references.
Applicants’ cover letters should include three important areas:
1. Teaching – The Newhouse School prides itself on the high quality of education it provides and its ability to get students job-ready Day-One. Please describe your teaching interests and philosophy of how students learn best.
2. Diversity and Inclusion – Please describe how your past experience has prepared you to contribute to the School’s and the University’s strategic commitments to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in higher education.
3. Research/Creative Activity - The Newhouse School values both scholarly research and creative activity. Scholarships can include peer-reviewed journal articles, grant procurement, conference presentations, and book development. Creative activity can include, for example, industry trade or consumer media/news articles, and media production, development, or multimedia storytelling (photo/video, film, sound, web design, apps, scriptwriting). Please describe how your experience will help you contribute to the University and School’s commitment to research and creative initiatives.
Review of applications begins immediately, with priority consideration given to applicants submit before November 11th, 2022. However, we will consider applications until this position is filled. Questions should be emailed to the chair of the search committee: Dr. Moon Lee, Chair of PR department, at mlee93@syr.edu.
The Newhouse School encourages candidates to apply who will help us broaden the diversity of our faculty. Syracuse University is an Affirmative Action/Employment Opportunity Employer and has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment program.
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/95891
Job Posting Date
10/04/2022
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled
Yes
Priority Consideration
11/11/2022
Job Category
Faculty
Message to Applicants
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