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Position Information
Posting Number
F00340P
Position Title
Assistant Professor of Communication (Public Relations)
Department
Communication
Location
Arlington
Job Family
Faculty
Position Status
Full-time
Rank
Tenure-track
Work Hours
Standard
Open to
External and Internal
FLSA
Exempt
Salary
Duration
Funding expected to continue
Pay Basis
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Job Summary
The Department of Communication at the University of Texas at Arlington invites applications for a tenure-stream position as Assistant Professor in Public Relations to start in the Fall 2023 semester.
A tenure-track faculty member contributes to teaching, research, and service. The teaching load is nominally 5 courses per year but may be adjusted based upon significant research productivity and/or administrative/service duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The successful applicant will be an exceptional educator, active researcher, and collaborative colleague who can contribute significantly to the Department of Communication and its public relations sequence. As a tenure-track faculty member, the individual selected will be expected to conduct publishable research in well-respected academic outlets in fields related to public relations and strategic communication, teach in our academic programs, and provide professional service to the school, campus, and the field.
Required Qualifications
Earned doctoral degree in communication, public relations, or closely-related field.
Preferred Qualifications
Special Conditions for Eligibility
Working Title
EEO Statement
UTA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Additionally, the University prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of sexual orientation. A criminal background check will be conducted on finalists. The UTA is a tobacco free campus.
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
09/01/2023
Open Date
Review Start Date
Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply, please go to https://uta.peopleadmin.com/ and submit the following:
Review of applicants will begin October 14, 2022 and continue until the position is filled.
Please direct any questions to Dr. Shelley Wigley at shelley.wigley@uta.edu.
For more information about UTA, please visit: http://www.uta.edu/uta
Position Information
Posting Number
F00340P
Position Title
Assistant Professor of Communication (Public Relations)
Department
Communication
Location
Arlington
Job Family
Faculty
Position Status
Full-time
Rank
Tenure-track
Work Hours
Standard
Open to
External and Internal
FLSA
Exempt
Salary
Duration
Funding expected to continue
Pay Basis
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Job Summary
The Department of Communication at the University of Texas at Arlington invites applications for a tenure-stream position as Assistant Professor in Public Relations to start in the Fall 2023 semester.
A tenure-track faculty member contributes to teaching, research, and service. The teaching load is nominally 5 courses per year but may be adjusted based upon significant research productivity and/or administrative/service duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The successful applicant will be an exceptional educator, active researcher, and collaborative colleague who can contribute significantly to the Department of Communication and its public relations sequence. As a tenure-track faculty member, the individual selected will be expected to conduct publishable research in well-respected academic outlets in fields related to public relations and strategic communication, teach in our academic programs, and provide professional service to the school, campus, and the field.
Required Qualifications
Earned doctoral degree in communication, public relations, or closely-related field.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience working as a public relations professional or strategic communicator.
- Previous teaching experience at the post-secondary level.
- Training or experience in developing public relations and strategic communication campaigns. Previous experience teaching service-learning courses.
- Evidence of the use of experiential learning-based activities.
Special Conditions for Eligibility
Working Title
EEO Statement
UTA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Additionally, the University prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of sexual orientation. A criminal background check will be conducted on finalists. The UTA is a tobacco free campus.
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
09/01/2023
Open Date
Review Start Date
Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply, please go to https://uta.peopleadmin.com/ and submit the following:
- A cover letter that explains the candidate's interest in UTA, qualifications especially related to experience in public relations, research projects, teaching experience, and professional service and that addresses how the candidate's research, teaching, and service has or would support the success of a diverse student population.
- A CV with relevant research and teaching.
- A substantive writing sample (e.g., dissertation chapter, article/book chapter).
- Names and contact information of three (3) references.
Review of applicants will begin October 14, 2022 and continue until the position is filled.
Please direct any questions to Dr. Shelley Wigley at shelley.wigley@uta.edu.
For more information about UTA, please visit: http://www.uta.edu/uta
