MacEwan University

Assistant Professor

Public Relations,

Department of Communication,

Faculty of Fine Arts and Communications

(Full-time, Tenure-Track)

About Us

MacEwan University is where caring faculty help people connect their passions to their future paths. Located in the heart of Edmonton’s diverse and dynamic downtown community, and on the traditional lands of Treaty 6 First Nations and homelands of the Métis people, MacEwan is known for exceptional undergraduate learning. With its dedication to teaching excellence, informed by scholarly research, innovation, and creative activity, MacEwan provides an exceptional collaborative and supportive learning environment with a commitment to human rights, environmental sustainability, and opportunities for community engagement. We are committed to creating an equitable, diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community for all peoples, cultures, and identities.

Our comprehensive undergraduate university offers 59 programs to more than 18,000 full- and part-time students in business, communications, community and human services, design, fine and performing arts, health, humanities, natural science, nursing, public safety, and social science. Through a wide array of experiential learning opportunities, and strategic relationships in the community, we partner with others to produce graduates of stature. Along with a robust grounding in their chosen disciplines, MacEwan students are given durable life skills that prepare them to take on the world.

The Opportunity

The Department of Communication in the Faculty of Fine Arts and Communications invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track appointment in Public Relations at the rank of Assistant Professor, commencing July 1, 2025, subject to final budgetary approval. You will be expected to contribute to the Bachelor of Communication Studies (BCS) program through teaching, research, and service, and play a vital role in developing core and option courses for the new PR major.

You will teach a variety of PR courses or courses within the BCS degree program, conduct scholarly research, mentor and support students, develop curriculum, help promote the PR program, and participate in service to the department, faculty, university, and community.

Qualifications

You hold a Master’s degree in Public Relations or a related field (Ph.D. preferred) and demonstrate a primary commitment to undergraduate teaching and an ongoing research program.

You will submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae and teaching dossier (including recent teaching evaluations). These documents should address the following requirements:

• Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching at university level
• Significant professional experience in public relations
• Demonstrated potential for successful scholarly research
• Expertise in digital PR strategies and emerging technologies
• Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population
• Demonstrated community engagement through professional practices

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by the Department Chair to provide three (3) letters of reference sent directly from referees.

Only selected candidates will be required to submit official transcripts sent directly from the institutions where you completed your degrees.

Questions about this opportunity may be addressed to Dr. Rey Rosales, Department Chair, at .

How to Apply

To apply, please head to our MacEwan University Opportunities Page, select the job opportunity and click Apply Now. If you require assistance, please contact us at .

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This position is included under the Faculty Association Collective Agreement.

Closing Date: A review of applications will begin January 13, 2025, and continue until a suitable candidate is found.

Competition Number: 24.10.317

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Diversity Statement

MacEwan University is committed to fostering the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion within our community, and we are dedicated to removing barriers that have been historically encountered and are currently experienced by some members of our society. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, visible minorities, women, persons with disabilities, sexual and gender minorities, and members of all equity-deserving groups. We believe that the diversity of our students, staff, and faculty serves as a strength of our institution and benefit to society. We are committed to ensuring full and inclusive participation for all in our community.

Accessibility Statement 

We strive to provide an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, beginning with the hiring process. If you require accommodation, we want to ensure you have the support you need to showcase your abilities. Please contact and we will support you to the best of our ability.

Personal Information Collection Notification

Personal information is being collected to determine your qualifications for employment. This information is collected, used and protected under the authority of and in accordance with the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. It may be provided to non-HR members of a hiring and interview panel if your application advances to that stage of the hiring process. If you have any questions about these arrangements, please contact: Human Resources, University Services Centre, Rm. 10-600, 10700-104 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 4S2 or phone (780) 497-5434.