Assistant Professor
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Assistant Professor, School of Mass Communication Public Relations
Summary of job duties:
The position includes teaching primarily in the area of public relations in face-to-face, hybrid, online, and weekend formats. Faculty will be expected to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and the community, teach courses as assigned, have an active research/creative work agenda, and participate in university and community service.
Required education & experience:
- Terminal degree (PhD, EDD, JD, MFA) in public relations or a related ABD or AB thesis considered.
Preferred qualifications:
- College teaching experience in public relations and/or related
- Industry experience (public relations and/or related field);
- Student supervisory experience;
- Research/creative activity related to the discipline and consistent with departmental focus and needs;
- Experience with industry standard software and equipment;
- APR accreditation and PRSA membership.
Job duties & responsibilities:
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in face-to-face, online, and hybrid formats;
- Serve as faculty advisor for student organizations;
- Advise and mentor graduate and undergraduate students;
- Have an active research agenda;
- Participate in university and community service;
- Work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and the
- Collaborate to strengthen public relations program;
- Teach core mass communication courses;
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Knowledge of public relations;
- A program of research consistent with departmental focus;
- Ability to teach a variety of courses within our curriculum in traditional and online formats;
- Desire to engage in professional service activities in the community.