Posted May 15, 2025
Assistant Professor of Practice (Multiple Positions)
Tucson, AZ, United States
Posting Number: req22585 | Posted: 5/1/2025
Department: Communication
Department Website Link: https://comm.arizona.edu/
Location: Main Campus
Address: Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights: The Department of Communication, University of Arizona, invites applications for two career-track assistant professor of practice positions in Public Relations (PR). The preferred start date is Fall 2025 but Spring 2026 will be considered. The ideal candidate will be able to teach both introductory and advanced PR classes, such as PR Research, PR Writing, Social Media Strategy and PR Campaigns. Successful candidates will have training and experience in the instruction of Public Relations.
Required materials: (a) CV, (b) cover letter, (c) a statement of teaching philosophy, which must include evidence of teaching effectiveness.
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
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Duties & Responsibilities: We seek candidates who will (a) contribute to the department’s teaching mission in the new PR Major and the existing PR Minor. We seek candidates who will contribute to the department’s teaching mission in the recently approved PR Major and the existing PR Minor.
Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must have a Master’s degree in the field of PR or related discipline, and 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.
- Applicants with a Ph.D. in PR or related discipline are also encouraged to apply.
- Successful candidates will have training and experience in the instruction of Public Relations.
Rank: Assistant Professor
Tenure Information: Career-Track (CT)
FLSA: Exempt
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40
Job FTE: 1.0
Work Calendar: Academic
Job Category: Faculty
Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay: DOE
Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies: 2
Target Hire Date: 7/28/2025
Expected End Date:
Contact Information for Candidates: Carolyn Smith Casertano,
Committee Chair
carolynsmith@arizona.edu
Open Date: 5/1/2025
Open Until Filled: Yes
Documents Needed to Apply: Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional Document
Special Instructions to Applicant:
Please upload the following documents:
- CV
- One page cover letter
- Statement of teaching philosophy, must include evidence of teaching effectiveness (in "additional document" slot)
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