Posted on December 17, 2025
Assistant Professor of Public Relations
[C25-094]
Department of Communication
Central Connecticut State University invites applications to join the Communication department as a full-time, tenure track Assistant Professor of Public Relations beginning August 2026. We seek applicants who have an academic and/or professional background in the broad field of Strategic Communication, are interested in integrating new technologies and/or AI into existing Strategic Communication courses and able to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Public Relations/Promotions, Public Relations Strategies and Tactics, Social Influence, and Communication Campaigns. The successful candidate also will be able to develop courses in a related area of interest (e.g., Political Communication, Sports Communication, Environmental Communication).
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About the Carol A. Ammon College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences and Communication Department
The Carol A. Ammon College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences (CLASS) prepares students for a complex and interdependent world as engaged and thoughtful global citizens. Through learning in the liberal arts tradition, we challenge students to be critical, creative thinkers; accurate, effective communicators; and knowledgeable members of society. Our graduates are innovative, intellectually curious, well-read, and prepared for professional lives or further specialized study. We achieve these goals through excellence in teaching; faculty and student scholarship; research and creative activity; and community engagement.
The Department of Communication is home to a Bachelor of Arts degree in Media Studies and Strategic Communication, as well as a Master of Science in Strategic Communication. The Strategic Communication Bachelor of Arts has two concentrations: Public Relations/Promotions, and Organizational Communication.
Position Profile
Academic excellence is the cornerstone of the Central Connecticut State University mission, and our faculty, full- and part-time, take pride in being scholars, mentors, and advisors who collectively contribute to a vibrant and engaged community. Central fosters a collaborative environment characterized by the commitment of faculty and staff to support each other in service of the university’s academic mission. The voting membership of the Faculty Senate includes representatives of academic and administrative departments, with non-voting representation for university administrators and the student government association. Teaching faculty are represented by the Connecticut State University Association of University Professors (AAUP). The collective bargaining agreement defines the process for renewal, promotion, and tenure, while also delineating support for professional development.
Applicant Evaluative Criteria
Applicant profiles and supplementary materials will be evaluated for appointment based on the following:
Education
- All applicants must possess a Ph.D. or equivalent in Communication or a related field (ABD candidates will be considered if they provide evidence of anticipated completion of doctorate by May 31, 2026)
Ideal Candidate
Preference will be given to applicants with the following:
- Evidence of professional experience in public relations, marketing communication, social marketing, advertising, promotions, or a related area.
- Teaching experience in public relations, persuasion/social influence, communication campaigns, or related areas
- Research experience in public relations, persuasion/social influence, communication campaigns, or a related area
To Apply
To begin the application process, select the “Apply” button and electronically submit the following documents by February 1, 2026.
- Letter of interest addressing the qualifications for this position.
- Current Résumé
- Names of three current professional references with title, email addresses and telephone numbers.
- Recent Teaching Evaluations
Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. E-mailed and mailed applications will not be accepted. Please redact any personally identifiable information (i.e., Social Security Number, date of birth, marital status, country of origin) from any documents submitted.
Central is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas at this time. Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Inquiries may be sent to Chris Pudlinski, Search Committee Chair, at 860-832-2701 or Pudlinskic@ccsu.edu.
Compensation and Employee Benefits
In accordance with the Connecticut State University American Association of University Professors (AAUP) Collective Bargaining Union Contract, compensation for this position is at the rank of Assistant Professor for 2024-2025. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. For more information on the AAUP Collective Bargaining Agreement, please visit AAUP.
The State of Connecticut and Central Connecticut State University are proud to offer its employees competitive wages and a wide range of fringe benefits including voluntary and supplemental benefits.
Fringe benefits include: paid personal leave and sick leave accruals; medical, dental, and prescription plans; group life insurance; retirement; retiree health care; tuition waiver for employee and eligible dependents at any of the Connecticut State Universities (Central, Eastern, Southern or Western) as well as an array of voluntary and supplemental benefits such as Deferred Retirement Contribution plans, Dependent Care Assistance and Medical Flexible spending accounts; long and short term disability insurance plans.
For more detailed information, please visit CCSU Human Resources.
As an affirmative action employer, Central Connecticut State University actively seeks and encourages applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.