Assistant Professor of Public Relations
- Employer
- Belmont University
- Location
- Tennessee, United States
- Salary
- Salary Commensurate with experience
- Date posted
- Sep 30, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Communications, Public Relations & Advertising
- Employment Level
- Tenured/Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
The Department of Public Relations at Belmont University is seeking applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 2022.
Job responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses in public relations, social media management and related general education courses. Additional responsibilities include academic advising, student mentoring, scholarly activity, and service to the department, college, university, community, and profession.
- Complete 24 workload hours, or equivalent, per academic year.
- Advise and mentor students in research and other class-related projects.
- Engage in activities to support the mission and vision of Belmont University and the college in which you teach.
- Participate in departmental and university committee work.
- Engage in scholarly activity and professional development.
- Advise students in course selection and degree completion.
- Participate in a local church and the community.
- Abide by all relevant university and/or department procedures and policies.
- Manage online grading system.
- Timely submission of book orders, if textbooks required.
- Maintain regular office hours.
- The above statements describe the job’s essential responsibilities and requirements. They are not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents.
As all Belmont undergraduates complete an innovative general education program with significant interdisciplinary components, Belmont University is particularly seeking applicants who can demonstrate the interest and ability to work collaboratively in course design and to teach interdisciplinary and topical courses in this program. For additional information about the position and to complete the online application, candidates are directed to https://jobs.belmont.edu. An electronic version of a Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Teaching Philosophy, and a Response to Belmont’s Mission, Vision, Values, and “Five Ways of Being” must be attached to complete the online application.
During the application process, applicants will be asked to
attach a response to Belmont University’s Mission, Vision, Values,
and “Five Ways of Being” articulating how the candidate’s
knowledge, experience, and beliefs have prepared him/her to
contribute to a Christ-centered, student-focused university of
learning, service and give a brief statement of teaching
philosophy.
Located two miles from downtown Nashville, Tennessee,
Belmont University consists of nearly 8,800 students who
come from every state and 33 countries. Consistently recognized by
U.S. News & World Report for innovation and commitment to
undergraduate teaching, Belmont brings together the best of liberal
arts and professional education in a Christ-centered and
student-focused community of learning and service. As a campus that
aims to Let Hope Abound, the University is committed to producing
graduates who are Hope Inspiring, Character Forming, Future
Shaping, Community Engaging and Bridge Building people. With
more than 115 areas of undergraduate study, 41 master’s programs
and five doctoral degrees, there is no limit to the ways Belmont
University can expand an individual's horizon. Belmont University
is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse
learning community of committed Christians from all racial and
ethnic backgrounds. Consistent with applicable civil rights law,
the University seeks employees of Christian faith who are committed
to the mission of the University. Belmont’s Office of Human
Resources will conduct ongoing evaluations of the means by which
candidates for employment are sought, to the end that the pool of
candidates will include qualified women, minorities, veterans and
disabled individuals.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until
the position is filled.
The selected candidate for this position will be required to
complete a background check satisfactory to the
University.
Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff that share the University's values and will contribute to its mission and vision to be a leader among teaching universities bringing together the best of liberal arts and professional education in a Christ-centered community of learning and service
- Knowledge of principles, methods and current developments in the field of study.
- Knowledge of subject matter and course content taught.
- Knowledge of instructional strategies and techniques.
- Demonstrated capacity to engage in high quality scholarly activity.
- Demonstrated ability to advise, instruct, manage, motivate and evaluate students.
- Skilled in the use of computers, Internet resources, and MS Office software.
- Ability to learn relevant sections of BannerWeb, Belmont University’s online integrated database system for student grading.
- Ability to integrate technology into the teaching and learning process.
- Ability to successfully interact with students, other educators and educational institution representatives, and the general public in a professional manner.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Knowledge of the programs and services offered by Belmont University. Interest and ability to work collaboratively in course design and to teach interdisciplinary and topical courses.
- Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.
- Knowledge of principles, methods and current developments in the field of study.
- Knowledge of subject matter and course content taught.
- Knowledge of instructional strategies and techniques.
- Demonstrated capacity to engage in high quality scholarly activity.
- Demonstrated ability to advise, instruct, manage, motivate and evaluate students.
- Skilled in the use of computers, Internet resources, and MS Office software.
- Ability to learn relevant sections of BannerWeb, Belmont University’s online integrated database system for student grading.
- Ability to integrate technology into the teaching and learning process.
- Ability to successfully interact with students, other educators and educational institution representatives, and the general public in a professional manner.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Knowledge of the programs and services offered by Belmont University. Interest and ability to work collaboratively in course design and to teach interdisciplinary and topical courses.
- Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.
- Knowledge of principles, methods and current developments in the field of study.
- Knowledge of subject matter and course content taught.
- Knowledge of instructional strategies and techniques.
- Demonstrated capacity to engage in high quality scholarly activity.
- Demonstrated ability to advise, instruct, manage, motivate and evaluate students.
- Skilled in the use of computers, Internet resources, and MS Office software.
- Ability to learn relevant sections of BannerWeb, Belmont University’s online integrated database system for student grading.
- Ability to integrate technology into the teaching and learning process.
- Ability to successfully interact with students, other educators and educational institution representatives, and the general public in a professional manner.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Knowledge of the programs and services offered by Belmont University. Interest and ability to work collaboratively in course design and to teach interdisciplinary and topical courses.
- Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.
Doctorate in public health or related field preferred, Master of Public Health considered
Professional experience in strategic communication and continued professional engagement are highly valued. Excellent teaching experience is also desired along with interest in the following teaching areas: Public relations principles, writing, social media measurement and analytics, content development, and risk and crisis management.
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