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Assistant Professor - Public Relations
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Position Number: 5091229
Location: Syracuse, NY
Position Type: Communications - Public Relations and Advertising

Assistant Professor - Public Relations

Job #: 077285
Location Syracuse, NY
Pay Range: $75,000 - $95,000
Hours: As determined by department chair and associate dean
Job Type: Full-time

Job Description:
The Public Relations Department in Syracuse University's S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track assistant professor position in Public Relations to begin Fall of 2024.

The candidate must possess at least a Master's degree in communications or related discipline. A Ph.D. degree in mass communication, computational science, or a related field is strongly preferred (ABD considered).

The successful candidates will demonstrate a strong research agenda or significant expertise through their professional work.

The ideal candidate should be able to teach a range of courses within our curriculum, including classes on public relations writing, content optimization, public relations principles, public relations research, ethics, public relations campaigns, leadership and management, and diversity in PR. Additionally, candidates will have opportunities to teach subjects that reflect their specific expertise.

Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in using data and visual analytics to address public relations opportunities and challenges in today's communication environment.

We are particularly interested in candidates who have teaching experience or a consistent and prominent record of research and publications in public relations areas, which may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Entertainment/sports/fashion public relations
Financial communications and investor relations
Risk or crisis communication
Corporate communication
Political public relations
International public relations

The chosen candidate is expected to facilitate collaborative research within the department, across the Newhouse School, and within the larger academic community.

The ideal candidates should be able to integrate profession-based learning experiences into courses via field experiences or projects, teach both undergraduate and graduate courses, and engage in scholarly research by maintaining an active research agenda.We strongly encourage candidates who are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in education and research.

Qualifications:

The candidate must possess at least a Masters degree in communications or related discipline. A Ph.D. degree in mass communication, computational science, or a related field is strongly preferred (ABD considered).
The successful candidates should have or show clear evidence of an active/potential research agenda and demonstrate leadership through professional and/or academic work.

Job Specific Qualifications:

The chosen candidate is expected to facilitate collaborative research within the department, across the Newhouse School, and within the larger academic community.
The ideal candidates should be able to integrate profession-based learning experiences into courses via field experiences or projects, teach both undergraduate and graduate courses, and engage in scholarly research by maintaining an active research agenda.
We strongly encourage candidates who are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in education and research.

Responsibilities:
This is a tenure-track position. Candidates must demonstrate the potential to bring national and/or global visibility to the School through creative activity and/or academic scholarship, such that they become recognized as experts in the field of public relations.
This faculty member will also be expected to perform a variety of service duties, including academic and career advising of undergraduate and graduate students, school and university committee work, and community engagement.

This faculty member will teach five classes in an academic year. Course responsibilities will be based on the professors areas of expertise, and might include public relations and social media, public relations research, content optimization, PR writing, PR campaign, PR Leadership and Management, or other topics the candidate brings to the position.

This faculty member will also:

Promote synergies between faculty members, departments, and schools at the University

Look for ways to integrate and enhance scholarship and initiatives based at the schools main campus and LA and NYC satellite programs.

Develop ongoing relationships and initiatives with leading entertainment companies

Promote the Schools international reputation in the industry

Assist in keeping department colleagues abreast of creative and industry trends

About Syracuse University:
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and nearly 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors and 100 minors offered through 13 schools and colleges; nearly 15,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit www.syracuse.edu.

About the Syracuse area:
Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.

Application Deadline:
Full Consideration By:
Open Until Filled: Yes

To apply, visit https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/101713

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