Assistant Professor of Practice, Public Relations; Department of Communications; Career-Track

Assistant Professor of Practice, Public Relations (Department of Communications) (Career-Track)

Assistant Professor of Practice, Public Relations (Department of Communications) (Career-Track)

The University of Arizona's Department of Communication invites applications for a career-track Assistant Professor of Practice position in Public Relations (PR). The preferred start date is Fall 2026 but Spring 2026 will be considered. We seek candidates who will contribute to the department’s teaching mission in the new PR Major and the existing PR Minor. The ideal candidate will be able to teach both introductory and advanced PR classes, such as PR Writing, Social Media Strategy and PR Management.

Duties & Responsibilities We seek candidates who will contribute to the department’s teaching mission in the new PR Major (launching Fall 2026) and the existing PR Minor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the field of PR or related discipline.
• Evidence of teaching excellence, or strong industry experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in developing PR classes and/or curriculum design.
• Experience and desire to work with student professional organizations.
• Mentoring experience.
• Training and experience in the instruction of Public Relations.

Application Instructions
Please upload the following documents:

• CV
• Cover Letter (one page)
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy; must include evidence of teaching effectiveness

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