Tenure-Track PR & Strategic Communications Professor

Western Carolina University; Cullowhee (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Communication at Western Carolina University seeks a full-time, tenure-track assistant professor with a primary focus in public relations and strategic communication. This nine-month position begins in August 2027, teaching three undergraduate courses per semester and engaging in scholarship, advising students, and departmental service.

Minimum qualifications include a Ph.D. in Communication or a closely related field with 18 graduate hours in communication and prior teaching

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Communication or a closely related field; 18 graduate hours in communication.
• Prior teaching experience; ABD considered with expected Ph.D. within one year of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Teach three undergraduate courses in communication each semester.
• Advise students and the WCU PRSSA chapter.
• Engage in scholarly activities and department, institutional, and regional service.

Skills

Public relations

Crisis communication

Digital communication

Education

Ph.D. in Communication or related field

Job description

The Department of Communication at Western Carolina University seeks a full-time, tenure-track assistant professor with a primary focus in public relations and strategic communication. This nine-month position begins in August 2027, teaching three undergraduate courses per semester and engaging in scholarship, advising students, and departmental service.

Minimum qualifications include a Ph.D. in Communication or a closely related field with 18 graduate hours in communication and prior teaching