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Assistant Professor of Practice - Public Relations


Posting Information

Posting Information

Position Title

Assistant Professor of Practice - Public Relations

Job Posting Number

202345NTL

Job Location

Round Rock, San Marcos

College

College of Fine Arts and Communication

Department/School

School of Jrnlism & Mass Comm

Position Description

The School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Texas State University invites applications for an assistant professor of practice in Public Relations to begin fall 2023. This position will be a non-tenure-line, nine-month faculty position having a contract term not to exceed five years, subject to annual reappointment review, and renewable upon expiration of the initial term. For more information, please visit AA/ PPS No. 04.01.23, Faculty of Practice Appointments .

The successful applicant will be an exceptional educator and professional who can contribute significantly to the public relations program. The individual will be expected to teach in our academic programs and provide professional service to the school, university, and the field. The teaching load is normally 7 courses per year but may be adjusted. This position will teach at both our Round Rock and San Marcos campuses. All positions are subject to availability of funds.

Required Qualifications

  1. Earned M.S., M.A., M.B.A., M.F.A. or M.P.S. degree in journalism, mass communication, public relations, marketing, or related field from an accredited university is required at the time of application.
  2. More than 5 years of documented years of professional experience as an accomplished PR/communications professional
  3. Relevant experience presenting at professional conferences and workshops.
  4. Leadership positions in relevant professional associations, recognition by peers or awards for contributions to the profession and/or industry.


Preferred Qualifications

  1. Prior teaching experience at the university level.
  2. Prior experience in student recruitment, career development or alumni relations.
  3. Teaching interests, qualifications, and/or experience related to one or more of the following areas: marketing, public relations research, strategic communications campaigns, health communication, technology and/or data analytics.
  4. Accredited in Public Relations or in process


Application Procedures

Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered, https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/42671 .

To ensure full consideration for the position, online applications must be received by June 9, 2023. Please submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, list of three references, and unofficial transcripts.

The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree-granting universities.

Type of Position

Full-Time

Proposed Start Date

Fall 2023

Posting Date

06/01/2023

Evaluation of Applications Begins

Full Consideration Date

06/09/2023

Close Date

06/09/2023

Open Until Filled?

No

EEO/AA Statement

Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Reasonable Accommodation

If you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting during the application process due to a disability or underlying condition, we request that you contact Faculty and Academic Resources for assistance at FacHiringFR@txstate.edu . A representative from Faculty and Academic Resources will respond to you as soon as is possible.

Record Checks and Verifications

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Eligibility for Employment

Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.

Why Work at Texas State?

Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.

Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines and a spirit of inclusiveness, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.

Quick Link
https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/42671

Special Instructions Summary

Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Curriculum Vitae
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Unofficial Transcripts (all in one document)
Optional Documents
  1. DD 214/DD1300
  2. Veteran's Preference
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Do you have a MS, MA, MBA, MFA, or MPS degree in journalism, mass communication, public relations, marketing, or a related field?
    • Yes, I have earned a MS, MA, MBA, MFA or MPS degree in journalism, mass communication, public relations, marketing, or a related field.
    • No.
  2. * Official transcripts are required for all degrees that provide evidence of a faculty member's credentials and qualifications. Foreign/International transcripts for all degrees must undergo a credentialing evaluation for U.S. equivalency by an organization that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). If selected for hire, I will provide official transcripts and/or evaluations for all degrees earned.
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
    • The Chronicle of Higher Education
    • InsideHigherEd.com
    • HigherEdJobs.com
    • Diverse Issues in Higher Education
    • InsightintoDiversity.com
    • Texas Workforce Commission-Work in Texas
    • Colleague, friend, and/or personal referral
    • Other (Please Specify in follow up question below)
  4. * Please Specify: (enter 'NA' if not applicable)

    (Open Ended Question)



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