Professional-in-Residence (Public Relations)

Louisiana State University; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The LSU Manship School of Mass Communication invites applications for a nine-month, non-tenure track position as a Professional-In-Residence for the Public Relations area to begin in Spring 2027.

The PIR will teach four courses per semester in the Manship School undergraduate core curriculum and/or courses in public relations, strategic communication, corporate communication, crisis communications and courses related to their areas of expertise.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in public relations, mass communication, or related field; 7 years of experience.
• Bachelor's degree in public relations, mass communication, or related field with 10+ years of industry-related professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach four undergraduate courses per semester in the Manship School of Mass Communication; develop a portfolio of service activities.
• Assist with supervision of undergraduate research and creative work in lieu of a fourth course.

Skills

Public relations

Mass communication

Teaching experience

Education

Master's degree in public relations/mass communication

Bachelor's degree with 10+ years experience (degree substitute)

Job description

Job Posting Title: Professional-in-Residence (Public Relations)

Position Type: Faculty

Department: LSUAM Manship School of Mass Communication (Kim Bissell (00082011))

Work Location: Campbell B. Hodges Hall

Pay Grade: Academic

The LSU Manship School of Mass Communication invites applications for a nine-month, non-tenure track position as a Professional-In-Residence for the Public Relations area to begin in Spring 2027. We seek a distinguished communication practitioner to teach four courses per semester in the Manship School undergraduate core curriculum and/or courses in public relations, strategic communication, corporate communication, crisis communications and courses related to their areas of expertise.

Job Responsibilities

Teach four undergraduate courses per semester in the Manship School of Mass Communication and develop a portfolio of service activities. The PIR may assist with supervision of undergraduate research and creative work in lieu of a fourth course.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in public relations, mass communication, or related field; 7 years of experience.

Degree Substitute

• Bachelor's degree in public relations, mass communication, or related field with professional work-related experience that clearly documents the qualifications to teach the course; 10 or more years of industry-related professional experience.

Additional Requirements

FERPA - As with all LSU employees, due to this position title and/or responsibilities, this position has an obligation to assist students in the acquisition of necessary services. Should a student appear in need of or seek assistance with issues of an emotional, behavioral, or mental health related matter they should be referred to the proper service within the Student Health Center. In situations where the student creates an impression that they are a danger to themselves or others, the advisor should immediately contact the Care Team, the Dean of Students or the appropriate law enforcement agency. The employee outside of those rights contained within FERPA should create no impression of client or patient confidentiality.

Background Check

An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits

LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Essential Position (Y/N)

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Work Authorization

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment.

Legal Notice

Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.

About LSU

LSU includes institutions, facilities and programs in each of Louisiana’s 64 parishes, and its campuses stretch the length of the state from New Orleans to Shreveport. Each institution plays a vital role in preparing students to incorporate new knowledge and technologies into their daily lives. LSU researchers across Louisiana are working on developing a wide-range of innovations to improve quality of life by studying issues such as disease management, advance medical treatments, obesity, coastal protection, hurricane preparedness, energy, natural resource management and agriculture, among others. Louisiana’s Flagship University is a land-, sea- and space-grant institution with academic programs in all areas of science, engineering, humanities, arts and social sciences. The University comprises of nine institutions: Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College ("LSU"), the premier flagship university for the state, which include the Paul M. Hebert Law Center and the School of Veterinary Medicine Louisiana State University at Alexandria Louisiana State University at Eunice Louisiana State University at Shreveport LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans LSU Health Science Center - Shreveport The Health Care Services Division Louisiana State University Agricultural Center Pennington Biomedical Research Center Any other college, university, school, institution, or program now or hereafter under the supervision and management of the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College In implementing its mission, LSU is committed to: Offering a broad array of undergraduate degree programs and extensive graduate research opportunities designed to attract and educate highly qualified undergraduate and graduate students; Employing faculty who are excellent teacher-scholars, nationally competitive in research and creative activities, and who contribute to a world-class knowledge base that is transferable to educational, professional, cultural, and economic enterprises; and Using its extensive resources to solve economic, environmental, and social challenges.