Associate Professor of Public Relations

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Kingston, RI

The Department of Journalism and Public Relations at the University of Rhode Island is hiring an Associate Professor of Public Relations. The department seeks a teacher-scholar to join the faculty in the Harrington School of Communication and Media to begin Fall 2025. The ideal candidate will have teaching experience and a record of scholarly publications, and will join at the rank of Associate Professor.

Responsibilities include teaching advanced courses in public relations and required undergraduate courses, engaging in advising and service, and conducting research.

Preferred expertise includes areas such as short-form video content, CSR/CSA, health/risk communication, diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ), public diplomacy, international PR, internal/employee PR, or non-profit public relations. Applicants with experience advising a PRSSA chapter or honor society are encouraged to apply. Faculty will have opportunities to collaborate within the Harrington School, which offers programs in Communication Studies, Film/Media, Journalism, Library and Information Studies, Public Relations, Sports Media and Communication, and Professional and Public Writing.

The department has a long history of producing award-winning journalism practitioners and offers a growing Public Relations degree program with multiple tracks.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach required courses in the public relations major and courses within the faculty member’s specialty area.
• Conduct and publish research in the faculty member’s area of scholarship.
• Advise students on course selection, academic progress, and career planning.
• Participate in curriculum development and revision to shape the public relations program.
• Engage in departmental, school, and university service.
• Establish external relationships with industry practitioners and alumni.
• Develop experiential learning opportunities for students.

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The search remains open until the position is filled. Priority consideration will be given to applications received by January 21, 2025. Applications received after this date may still be reviewed but are not guaranteed full consideration.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE ONLY.

The University of Rhode Island is an EEOD employer. Women, persons of color, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other protected groups are encouraged to apply.