Assistant Professor - 9 MONTH

Uasys; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Eligible

Job summary

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock invites applications for the Assistant Professor - 9 MONTH in the School of Mass Communication. This tenure‑track faculty position focuses on teaching public relations in face‑to‑face, hybrid, online, and weekend formats and contributing to scholarship and service.

Responsibilities include teaching, advising graduate and undergraduate students, developing an active research agenda, and engagement with university and community service.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of public relations.
• A program of research consistent with departmental focus.
• Ability to teach a variety of courses within our curriculum in traditional and online formats.
• Desire to engage in professional service activities in the community.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in face-to-face, online, and hybrid formats.
• Serve as faculty advisor for student organizations.
• Advise and mentor graduate and undergraduate students.
• Have an active research agenda.
• Participate in university and community service.
• Work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and the community.

Skills

Public relations knowledge

Research program

Course variety teaching

Professional service

Education

Terminal degree in public relations or related field

ABD or AB thesis considered

Tools

Industry-standard software

Job description

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Type of Position:

Faculty - Tenure/Tenure Track

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Department:

School of Mass Communication

Summary of Job Duties:

The Assistant Professor - 9 MONTH includes teaching primarily in the area of public relations in face-to-face, hybrid, online, and weekend formats. Faculty will be expected to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and the community, teach courses as assigned, have an active research/creative work agenda, and participate in university and community service. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Qualifications:

Required Education and/or Experience:

• Terminal degree (PhD, EDD, JD, MFA) in public relations or a related field. ABD or AB thesis considered.

Preferred Education and/or Experience:

• College teaching experience in public relations and/or related field;
• Industry experience (public relations and/or related field);
• Student supervisory experience;
• Research/creative activity related to the discipline and consistent with departmental focus and needs;
• Experience with industry-standard software and equipment;
• APR accreditation and PRSA membership.

Job Duties and/or Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in face-to-face, online, and hybrid formats;
• Serve as faculty advisor for student organizations;
• Advise and mentor graduate and undergraduate students;
• Have an active research agenda;
• Participate in university and community service;
• Work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and the community.
• Collaborate to strengthen public relations program;
• Teach core mass communication courses;
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of public relations;
• A program of research consistent with departmental focus;
• Ability to teach a variety of courses within our curriculum in traditional and online formats;
• Desire to engage in professional service activities in the community.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)

Recruitment Contact Information:

Kiel Thorlton, Chair, [e-mail]

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

Hearing, Standing, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Sitting, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding

Benefits Eligible:

Yes