Tenure-Track Strategic Communication Professor

Georgia College; Milledgeville (GA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Communication at Georgia College & State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in strategic communication, with emphasis on advertising or public relations. The ideal candidate will teach courses in strategic communication writing, campaigns, media management, social media strategy, and PR principles, as well as quantitative research methods.

The role includes four courses per semester, mentoring students, active research, and service;

Qualifications

• PhD in communication or a closely related field by the date of appointment.
• Prior university-level teaching experience.
• Professional experience in public relations, advertising, or strategic communication, including hands-on work planning and executing campaigns and managing social media for organizations or clients.
• Ability to teach quantitative research methods.

Responsibilities

• Teach four courses each semester in areas of expertise within strategic communication.
• Mentor and advise students; participate in service to the department and university.
• Contribute to core curriculum and potentially teach additional department courses.
• Maintain an active research or creative agenda.

Skills

University teaching

Quantitative research methods

Strategic communication knowledge

Campaigns and PR understanding

Education

PhD in communication or closely related field

Job description

The Department of Communication at Georgia College & State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in strategic communication, with emphasis on advertising or public relations. The ideal candidate will teach courses in strategic communication writing, campaigns, media management, social media strategy, and PR principles, as well as quantitative research methods.

The role includes four courses per semester, mentoring students, active research, and service;