Visiting Assistant Professor of Mass Communication (Public Relations and Advertising) (2 Positions

Posting Details

Position Information

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Position Title
Visiting Assistant Professor of Mass Communication (Public Relations and Advertising) (2 Positions to be filled)

Requisition
202300063F

Rank
Visiting Assistant Professor

FLSA status
Exempt

Hiring Salary

Commensurate with education and experience.

Position Category

Position Type
Full-Time Non-Tenure Track

College
College of Arts & Media

Department
Dept of Mass Communication

Open Date
05/03/2023

Quicklink
https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/34788

Refer Applicants To

Contact Name
Nam Kim

Title

Associate Professor
Mass Communication Dept.
Box 2207
Huntsville, TX 77341

Contact Phone
(936) 294-4445

Contact Email
nyk001@shsu.edu

Position Details

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. The teaching load will be four classes per semester. Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate courses such as Principles of Public Relations, Social Media for PR/Advertising, Design for PR and Advertising, Writing for PR and Advertising, and Writing for Mass Media.

The Department of Mass Communication at Sam Houston State University serves more than 500 students studying journalism, broadcast production, public relations, advertising, and film. Located in the Dan Rather Communications Building, it is home to 90.5 The Kat, Channel 7, Bearkat Student Media, The Houstonian, and the annual Heatwave Media and Film Festival. The department blends research-focused and practice-oriented faculty,

Located 40 miles north of suburban Houston, Sam Houston State University provides high-quality education, scholarship, and service to qualified students for the benefit of regional, state, national, and international constituencies. The university is classified as a High Research Activity university and a “Community Engaged” institution by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education. SHSU is a community serving over 21,000 students across three campuses in Huntsville, Conroe, and The Woodlands. For more information, visit https://www.shsu.edu .

Educational Requirements for the Position

Applicants must have a terminal degree, Ph.D. preferred in Mass Communication or a related field. ABD candidates may be considered, but the degree must be completed before the official appointment date.

Experience Required for the Position

The successful candidate must have professional industry experience in public relations/advertising and strong potential in research and/or creative activity.

Other Requirements for the Position

This posting is for Fall’23

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

EEO Statement

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. 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

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1. * How did you learn about this position?
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   • 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
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   • SHSU Website
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   • SHSU Recruiter
   • Other
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3. If your response to the question above was 'Other' please indicate from what source.
   
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4. * Are you available to teach during the day?
   • Yes
   • No
5. * Are you available to teach during the evening?
   • Yes
   • No

Candidate Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae (Faculty)
3. Reference Contact Information

Optional Documents

1. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
2. Statement of Research & Goals
3. Letter of Recommendation 1
4. Letter of Recommendation 2
5. Letter of Recommendation 3