Assistant Professor of Public Relations Job at Bowie State University in Bowie

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Posting Number: F213

Position Title: Assistant Professor of Public Relations

Rank: Assistant Professor 9115

Regular (PIN) or Long Term Contractual Faculty: Regular

Desired Start Date: 08/23/2024

Open Date: 01/02/2024

Close Date: Open Until Filled

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Teaches undergraduate courses in public relations, other undergraduate communication courses, and some graduate courses in public relations and organizational communications in the Graduate Program in Organizational Communication.
2. Performs creative activities, as well as scholarly activities including research that leads to publications in refereed journals, books, and conference presentations.
3. Serves as academic program coordinator for the public relations concentration, including advising and mentoring students, internship supervision, coordinating adjunct faculty and course schedules, and serving on departmental assessment and accrediting committees.
4. Serves as advisor to campus chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA).

This announcement is for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position. Candidates who are ABD are encouraged to apply if dissertation defense will be completed by August 1, 2024.

Conditions of Employment:

Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of due diligence background check and verification of credentials. Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986).

Please be advised, COVID-19 vaccinations are not required but encouraged for all eligible students, faculty, and staff returning to USM institutions. This protocol is subject to change.

Experience:

Significant professional and continuous experience (2-5 years minimum) in the public relations field at a national level; demonstrated leadership position and active membership in professional public relations organizations.

Education:

Doctoral degree in Communications, related or interdisciplinary field from an accredited institution.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.
2. Demonstrated commitment to research and creative activities, including published books, research papers, and poster presentations.
3. Demonstrated success in grant writing and grant awards.
4. Demonstrated service as faculty advisor to campus student organizations, student publications, and student experiential learning activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

Special Instructions to Applicant: