Job Summary
The Department of Communication in the College of Liberal Arts, at the University of Texas at Arlington, invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Public Relations, tenure-track.
A tenure-track faculty member contributes to teaching, research, and service. The teaching load is nominally 5 courses per year but may be adjusted based upon significant research productivity and / or administrative / service duties.
CBC Requirement It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities The successful applicant will be an exceptional educator, active researcher, and collaborative colleague who can contribute significantly to the Department of Communication and its public relations sequence.
As a tenure-track faculty member, the individual selected will be expected to conduct publishable research in well-respected academic outlets in fields related to public relations and strategic communication, teach in our academic programs, and provide professional service to the school, campus, and the field.
Required Qualifications Earned doctoral degree in communication, public relations, or closely-related field. Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience working as a public relations professional or strategic communicator.
- Previous teaching experience at the post-secondary level.
- Training or experience in developing public relations and strategic communication campaigns. Previous experience teaching service-learning courses.
- Evidence of the use of experiential learning-based activities.
Special Conditions for Eligibility Department Information The Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations at UT Arlington is housed in the Department of Communication in the College of Liberal Arts.
It is one of seven sequences offered by the department including, advertising, broadcasting, communication studies, communication technology, journalism, public relations, and philanthropy communication. Working Title