Tenure-Track Public Relations Scholar & Educator

Western Carolina University; Cullowhee (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition waivers (up to 3 courses/year)

Paid holidays

Paid community service leave

Job summary

Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, NC invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Communication with a focus in public relations and strategic communication.

The position is a nine-month appointment beginning August 2027, with duties including teaching three undergraduate courses per semester, engaging in scholarship, advising students and the PRSSA chapter, and contributing to departmental, institutional, and regional service.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Communication or a closely related field; Ph.D. must be completed or ABD with conferred within one year of appointment.
• Minimum 18 graduate hours in communication.
• Prior teaching experience required.

Responsibilities

• Teach three undergraduate courses in communication each semester.
• Engage in scholarly activities and advise students.
• Advise WCU's PRSSA chapter and participate in department, institutional, and regional service.
• May teach professional development and other communication courses based on expertise and needs.

Skills

Public relations

Crisis communication

Digital communication

Education

Ph.D. in Communication or related field

Job description

Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, NC invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Communication with a focus in public relations and strategic communication.

The position is a nine-month appointment beginning August 2027, with duties including teaching three undergraduate courses per semester, engaging in scholarship, advising students and the PRSSA chapter, and contributing to departmental, institutional, and regional service.