Dynamic Tenure-Track Public Relations Professor

Samford University; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama invites applications for Assistant Professor of Public Relations in the Department of Communication and Media. This is a full-time tenure-track appointment beginning August 2027 with a 24-credit teaching load. Qualified candidates hold a Ph.D.

or ABD; teaching PR courses; expertise in brand/content strategy, and/or strategic communication, advertising and content creation is a plus. ABD candidates may be Instructor until Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or ABD near completion in mass communication, communication, or a closely related field.
• Ability to teach a variety of public relations courses including principles of public relations, public relations writing, and public relations campaigns.
• Demonstrated record of peer-reviewed scholarship and excellence in teaching.
• ABD candidates may be considered at Instructor rank with commensurate salary until Ph.D. is completed.

Responsibilities

• Teach the public relations sequence and related courses.
• Develop and assess curricula for PR courses.
• Engage in peer-reviewed research and scholarly activity.
• Advise students and participate in departmental service.

Skills

Teaching & curriculum dev

Research & scholarship

Public relations theory

Pedagogical communication

Public speaking

Education

Ph.D. in mass communication / related field

ABD near completion

Job description

Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama invites applications for Assistant Professor of Public Relations in the Department of Communication and Media. This is a full-time tenure-track appointment beginning August 2027 with a 24-credit teaching load. Qualified candidates hold a Ph.D.

or ABD; teaching PR courses; expertise in brand/content strategy, and/or strategic communication, advertising and content creation is a plus. ABD candidates may be Instructor until Ph.D.