Assistant Professor - Public Relations
The School of Journalism & Media Studies at San Diego State University invites applications for a tenure-track position in public relations, at the rank of assistant professor.
The successful candidate will contribute to the excellence of one of the top-ranked public relations programs in the United States. The ideal candidate will have a program of research in public relations, with additional emphasis in any of the following areas: international/ intercultural public relations, crisis communication, strategic planning in public relations, and applied or programmatic public relations research. Relevant professional experience in public relations is required. Ability and interest to teach mass communication theory and research methods at the graduate level are highly desired.
Candidates should have a demonstrated commitment to excellence in both teaching and research. An earned doctorate in mass communication, communication, or an allied field is required. Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, vita, transcript or list of all graduate courses taken, and list of three references to: David M. Dozier, Ph.D., PR Search Committee Chair, School of Journalism & Media Studies, San Diego State University, 5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego, CA 92182-4561. Screening of applications will begin September 15, 2008, and continue until the position is filled, pending funding.
The successful candidate will become part of a school with 12 full-time faculty, 24 part-time faculty, and more than 1,700 majors, pre-majors, and graduate students. Undergraduate program areas are in advertising, journalism, media studies, and public relations. The School offers a master’s degree program in mass communication and media studies. The School is part of the College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts, one of seven colleges that serve a university community of 35,000 students in a fast-growing, culturally rich, metropolitan area with loyal local base and strong national and international relationships.
SDSU is a Title IX, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, marital status, age, disability or veteran status, including veterans of the Vietnam era.