Tenure-Track PR & Strategic Communication Professor

PRSSA at UWM; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Public Relations within the College of Media & Communication. The candidate should begin Sept 1, 2027, with primary duties in teaching, research, and service in a dynamic program at TTU Lubbock.

Qualified applicants hold a Ph.D. in public relations or related fields, with demonstrated teaching experience and a record of publications in PR journals.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in public relations or a closely related field; ABD candidates must complete degree before start date.
• Professional experience in public relations or strategic communication.
• Evidence of accepted conference papers or peer‑reviewed publications in PR journals.
• Experience as instructor of record for university‑level PR or strategic communication courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate PR courses and contribute to curriculum development.
• Engage in research, service, and outreach aligned with TTU priorities.

Skills

Public relations

Teaching experience

Research publications

Graduate mentoring

Education

Ph.D. in public relations or related field

Job description

Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Public Relations within the College of Media & Communication. The candidate should begin Sept 1, 2027, with primary duties in teaching, research, and service in a dynamic program at TTU Lubbock.

Qualified applicants hold a Ph.D. in public relations or related fields, with demonstrated teaching experience and a record of publications in PR journals.