Senior Professor of Public Relations & Strategic Comm

Public Value; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. seeks a tenured Associate/Full Professor in Public Relations at the University of Oklahoma starting Fall 2027. The ideal candidate will teach and develop courses focused on public relations with a strong research background.

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate public relations classes, conducting impactful research, and contributing to the College and University community through committee work and leadership. A collaborative approach in cross-disciplinary settings is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to teach undergraduate and graduate-level public relations courses.
• Strong research agenda in public relations/strategic communication.
• Experience in securing external research funding.

Responsibilities

• Teach core public relations classes and develop new electives.
• Conduct research aligned with OU Research Strategic Framework.
• Participate actively in departmental and university committees.

Skills

Research funding pursuit

Public relations knowledge

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Curriculum development

Education

PhD in Public Relations or related field

Job description

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. seeks a tenured Associate/Full Professor in Public Relations at the University of Oklahoma starting Fall 2027. The ideal candidate will teach and develop courses focused on public relations with a strong research background.

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate public relations classes, conducting impactful research, and contributing to the College and University community through committee work and leadership. A collaborative approach in cross-disciplinary settings is essential.