Posted October 27, 2025
Assistant Professor of Public Relations — Tenure Track
Appalachian State University’s Department of Communication invites applications for a tenure-track position in Public Relations at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin August 2026. Our program seeks a scholar with an emerging research program and a strong commitment to teaching. A terminal degree in public relations, communication, or a related field is required for tenure-track appointment.
Recent professional experience in the public relations industry or applied digital communication is preferred.
Essential Duties include teaching three courses per semester, advising students, maintaining an active program of disciplinary research, and participating in departmental, university, and professional service.
A complete application includes a cover letter; curriculum vitae; statement of teaching philosophy; recent teaching evaluations; a sample of refereed scholarship; copies of all official graduate transcripts; and the names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least three references. Any questions may be directed to Dr. Jiangxue (Ashley) Han, Public Relations Search Committee Chair, at hanj2@appstate.edu.
Please visit https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/52489 for more information.
The Department of Communication offers majors in advertising, communication studies, digital journalism, electronic media/broadcasting, and public relations. The department employs more than 40 full-time faculty members dedicated to teaching more than 1,000 communication majors. The department oversees five award-winning, student-run media outlets: The Appalachian news organization; AppTV television channel; Second Story Media, a communications agency developing campaigns for nonprofits in the community; The Peel Literature and Arts Review, our print and digital literary arts magazine; and 90.5 WASU-FM The App, our FCC-licensed college radio station that has been on the air for more than 50 years. Additional information about Appalachian State University and the Department of Communication is available at appstate.edu and communication.appstate.edu.