Assistant Professor of Practice

University of Arizona Department of Communication; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Arizona's Department of Communication seeks two assistant professors of practice in Public Relations. Candidates will teach various PR courses and contribute to the new PR Major. Outstanding benefits and a supportive work environment are offered.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Programs

Paid Vacation

Sick Leave

Holidays

Tuition Reduction

Retirement Plans

Qualifications

• Experience in developing PR classes and curriculum design.
• Evidence of teaching excellence or strong industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach introductory and advanced PR classes.
• Contribute to the department’s teaching mission.

Skills

Public Relations

Teaching

Curriculum Design

Education

Master’s degree in PR or related discipline

Ph.D. in PR or related discipline

Job description

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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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.

Applicants must have a Master’s degree in the field of PR or related discipline, and evidence of teaching excellence, or strong industry experience.

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.