Assistant Teaching Professor in Communications

Elizabethtown College; Elizabethtown (Lancaster County); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Elizabethtown College invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor in Communications – Public Relations (non-tenure track). This is a full-time, nine-month, on-campus position reporting to the Dean of the School of Public Service.

The preferred start date is August 1, 2027. The successful candidate will teach Public Relations, PR Writing, Advanced PR, Organizational Communications, Feature Writing, and Senior Capstone, and will serve as faculty advisor to Jay Firm, the student-run

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in communications, public relations or a related field with significant professional communications experience.
• Professional experience in public relations or strategic communications is required.

Responsibilities

• Teach within the Communications curriculum across Public Relations-related courses.
• Assist in marketing and recruitment efforts for undergraduate students in the program.
• Advise and mentor students; oversee student research projects.
• Provide service to the program and participate in college-wide councils/committees.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Curriculum development

Mentoring students

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in communications/public relations or related field

PhD in communications (preferred)

Job description

Description

Elizabethtown College is seeking applicants for an Assistant Teaching Professor in Communications – Public Relations (non-tenure track).

The Communications program is housed within the School of Public Service whose mission is grounded in the motto of Elizabethtown College, Educate for Service. Our programs empower students to use their knowledge, expertise, and communication skills to solve pressing problems in their communities and around the globe.

This is a full-time, nine-month, on-campus position reporting to the Dean of the School of Public Service. The preferred start date is August 1, 2027. The College is looking to hire innovative faculty prepared to support our increasingly diverse student body. The School of Public Service faculty are committed to preparing students for lifelong learning, service, and professional outcomes. Approximately 30% of Elizabethtown College students are first-generation college students.

We are looking for a Public Relations specialist with the ability to cover a range of courses within the program. Primary teaching responsibilities will include: Public Relations, PR Writing, Advanced PR, Organizational Communications, Feature Writing, and Senior Capstone. This position also serves as faculty advisor to Jay Firm, a student-run public relations and strategic communications agency.

Candidates who have an interest in sports communications and sports PR are especially encouraged to apply.

Successful candidates will possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a commitment to collaboration. Experience with or demonstrated ability to teach, mentor, and support students from historically underrepresented groups is preferred. We prefer candidates with the ability to contribute to the diversity of our department and institution, whether through personal experience, teaching, scholarship, or service.

Job Duties

Specific job responsibilities include teaching within the curriculum, participating in effective marketing and recruitment of undergraduate students to the program, advising and mentoring students, advising student research projects, providing service to the program, and making significant contributions to college-wide councils/committees.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in communications, public relations or a related field with significant professional communications experience. Professional experience in public relations or strategic communications is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. in communications or related field is preferred

Previous teaching experience with evidence of student-centered approach

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for this position.