University of Rhode Island
Associate Professor of Public Relations
Position location: Kingston
The Department of Journalism and Public Relations at the University of Rhode Island is hiring an Associate Professor of Public Relations. The department seeks a teacher-scholar to join the dynamic faculty in the Harrington School of Communication and Media to begin Fall 2025. The ideal candidate will have teaching experience and a record of scholarly publications to join the faculty at the rank of Associate Professor. The faculty member will have the opportunity to teach advanced courses in public relations as well as required lower-level undergraduate courses. We aim to find a scholar with expertise in areas such as short-form video content, CSR/CSA, health/risk communication, diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ), public diplomacy, international PR, internal/employee PR, or non-profit public relations. In addition to teaching and scholarship, faculty will engage in advising and service. Applicants with experience advising a PRSSA chapter or an honor society are encouraged to apply. Faculty members have opportunities to collaborate with a diverse group of scholars within the Harrington School, which offers programs in Communication Studies, Film/Media, Journalism, Library and Information Studies, Public Relations, Sports Media and Communication, and Professional and Public Writing. Students in the Harrington School learn how to become creative communicators, engaged citizens, and leaders in the communities they serve. The newly formed Department of Journalism and Public Relations includes Journalism with its long and distinguished history, producing award-winning practitioners for over 50 years; and its innovative and growing Public Relations degree program featuring three different professional tracks.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teach required courses in the public relations major as well as courses within the faculty member’s area of specialty. Conduct and publish research in the faculty member’s area of scholarship. Advise students on course selection, academic progress, and career planning. Undertake curriculum development and revision to help shape the public relations program and focus areas within the PR major. Participate in departmental, school, and university service. Establish external relationships with industry practitioners and alumni. Develop field-relevant experiential learning opportunities for students.
For complete details about the position, including required and preferred qualifications, and the application process itself, please visit the URI Jobs website at https://apptrkr.com/5808705 to apply and view complete details for job posting (F00449).
The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by January 21, 2025. Applications received after January 21, 2025, may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE ONLY.
The University of Rhode Island is an EEOD employer. Women, persons of color, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other protected groups are encouraged to apply.
The University of Rhode Island
Assistant Professor of Sports Media & Communication
Position location: Kingston
The faculty of the Sports Media and Communication major at the University of Rhode Island invites applications to join us in scenic New England beginning in August 2025 as we recruit a dedicated colleague and sport media scholar for a tenure-track, assistant professor position.
As we move into the next quarter of the 21st century, the sport industry is booming with easier access to global audiences, the injection of private equity and AI-enabled engagement. With such a surge, the industry will not simply affect economic ecosystems and need qualified practitioners, but it will also play a significant cultural role in the construction of and interplay with ideologies, institutions and identities. As such, we aim to educate students first on the critical social aspects of sport and media, as well as the practices and tools of the professions therein.
The successful candidate to fill the position will teach courses in and research one of the following specialties: social media strategy and implementation, strategic sport communication and/or AI engagement in the industry.
The faculty share a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, as well as to providing a safe space for constructive conversation and increasing diverse voices in the classroom. Thus, we encourage applicants who can reflect that commitment to apply.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Teach required courses at the undergraduate level in the Sports Media and Communication department, as well as in the faculty member’s area of specialty.
Establish and maintain a research program within the field and pursue funding as appropriate. Advise undergraduate students on course selection, academic progress and career planning. Develop curriculum as needed to help shape the major and keep it at the cutting edge of the industry. Contribute to the institution’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Perform service duties to the department, university and profession.
For complete details about the position, including required and preferred qualifications, and the application process itself, please visit the URI Jobs website at https://apptrkr.com/5792378 to apply and view complete details for job posting (F00448).
The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by January 13, 2025. Applications received after January 13, 2025, may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE ONLY.
The University of Rhode Island is an EEOD employer.
Women, persons of color, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities,
and members of other protected groups are encouraged to apply.