Public Relations Professional-in-Residence | Teach & Mentor

Louisiana State University; Baton Rouge, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana State University, through the Manship School of Mass Communication, invites applications for a nine-month, non-tenure track Professional-In-Residence in Public Relations to begin Spring 2027. The role involves teaching four courses per semester within the undergraduate core or public relations/strategic communications curriculum and contributing to departmental service.

Ideal candidates will hold a master’s degree in PR or related field with substantial professional experience and may

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 professional work-related experience that clearly documents the qualifications to teach the course; 10 or more years of industry-related professional experience.

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.

Education

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 professional work-related experience that documents qualifications to teach the course; 10+ years of industry-related professional experience

Job description

Louisiana State University, through the Manship School of Mass Communication, invites applications for a nine-month, non-tenure track Professional-In-Residence in Public Relations to begin Spring 2027. The role involves teaching four courses per semester within the undergraduate core or public relations/strategic communications curriculum and contributing to departmental service.

Ideal candidates will hold a master’s degree in PR or related field with substantial professional experience and may