Public Relations Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

University of South Florida; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Zimmerman School of Advertising & Mass Communications at the University of South Florida invites applications for two Assistant Professors in Public Relations, a nine-month, full-time, tenure-earning position with a start date of August 7, 2027. Salary is negotiable.

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Mass Communications or a related field, be prepared to teach undergraduate IPRA and MS track courses, and develop a strong research agenda in public relations.

Qualifications

• PhD in Mass Communications or related field required; ABD ok if degree completed by Aug 7, 2027.
• Qualified to teach public relations in IPRA undergrad and in Strategic Communication Management track in MS program.
• Must have commitment to classroom excellence, a defined research agenda, and prior PR teaching experience.

Skills

Public relations

Teaching experience

Research planning

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Mass Communications

ABD considered

Job description

The Zimmerman School of Advertising & Mass Communications at the University of South Florida invites applications for two Assistant Professors in Public Relations, a nine-month, full-time, tenure-earning position with a start date of August 7, 2027. Salary is negotiable.

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Mass Communications or a related field, be prepared to teach undergraduate IPRA and MS track courses, and develop a strong research agenda in public relations.