Assistant or Associate Professor (Public Relations)
- Employer
- Louisiana State University
- Location
- Louisiana, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- Oct 12, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Communications, Public Relations & Advertising
- Employment Level
- Tenured/Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Job Description:
LSU MANSHIP SCHOOL OF MASS
COMMUNICATION
Assistant/Associate Professor (Public
Relations)
Job Description and
Responsibilities:
The Manship School of Mass Communication at Louisiana
State University invites applications for a nine-month
tenure-eligible position in public relations at the rank of
Assistant or Associate Professor to begin in fall 2022.
We seek a colleague prepared to teach a variety of
undergraduate and graduate courses in public relations, strategic
communication and courses related to their areas of
expertise. Applicants should demonstrate evidence of or
potential for high-quality research, teaching excellence and the
pursuit of extramural research funding. We are especially
interested in applicants with experience as a public relations or
strategic communication practitioner.
This faculty member will supervise master’s theses and
non-thesis option projects, as well as doctoral dissertations and,
occasionally, undergraduate honors theses. They will also
develop a portfolio of service activities, including support for
the Manship School’s efforts to promote diversity and
inclusion.
• Teach two graduate and/or undergraduate courses in
the Manship School (public relations). 50%
• Conduct research in their field of expertise.
25%
• Service to the Manship School, university and
community. 25%
Required
Qualifications: Ph.D. in Mass Communication
or related discipline (A.B.D. candidates also may be
considered).
The Manship School serves a diverse student body with
wide-ranging academic and professional interests and, as such,
welcomes applications from individuals with varied academic and
non-academic professional backgrounds. The school is committed to
fostering a culturally diverse educational environment. More
information about the school is available at: www.manship.lsu.edu.
Additional Position
Information: This position provides the opportunity to
develop new courses while engaging in an active research
environment. The School is enhanced by support from its Reilly
Center for Media & Public Affairs. In addition, the School
fosters a lively and productive research environment through many
funded professorships available on a competitive basis. The School
also offers unparalleled research facilities, such as the Public
Policy Research Lab, Media Effects Lab and Social Media Analysis
& Creation Lab.
LSU is a flagship institution with a
Doctoral/Research-Extensive University status located in the state
capital. Louisiana State University is an equal
opportunity/equal access employer and encourages applications from
women and minorities.
Special Instructions:
Assistant or Associate Professor (Public Relations)
Applicants should include a cover letter, current vita or resume
(including e-mail address), and a list of three references with
their contact information. A copy of your transcripts are required
prior to hire. An offer of employment is contingent on a
satisfactory pre-employment background check. We are committed to
increasing faculty diversity and welcome applications from women
and underrepresented ethnic, racial, and cultural groups.
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