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University of Kansas

Assistant or Associate Professor - Public Relations Job at University of Kansas

University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, United States, 66045


Job Description

40% Teaching:

* Teach courses and developing curriculum in undergraduate and graduate program, in-person and virtually, based upon needs of the School

* Mentor undergraduate and graduate students

* Hold regular office hours

40% Research:

* Demonstrate sustained productivity through publications, sponsored projects/grants, papers and presentations for national and international academic and professional audiences, or sustained creative work recognized at the national or international level

20% Service:

* Participate in the regular academic activities of the School, including committee assignments and major School functions

* Provide general service to the School and University

* Serve on and chair graduate committees

* Professional service in academic, professional and/or media organizations

Required Qualifications

Evaluation of the following requirements will be made through (1) descriptions of research/creative work and teaching in letter of application, (2) record of accomplishments and productivity included in CV and (3) information provided from three professional references.

For appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor:

* PhD degree in journalism, communication, sports management, or related field by start date of appointment.

* Demonstrated (or high potential for) teaching excellence in a university setting including the ability to develop and teach online courses.

* Demonstrated (or high potential for) research success as shown through publications, portfolio, awards, research grants, or working papers.

* Three years of full-time professional experience in media, communication, or a related field.

For appointment at the rank of Associate Professor:

* PhD in journalism, communication, sports management, or related field

* Record of productive teaching excellence in a university setting including the ability to develop and teach online courses

* Three years of full-time professional experience in media, communication, or a related field.

* Demonstrated excellence in research as shown through publications, portfolio, awards research grants, or working papers that have either enabled the candidate to be successfully promoted to Associate Professor at a research-oriented university of a similar or higher research profile as the University of Kansas, or meet the expectations in professional experience for qualification.