New 
Associate Teaching Professor in Public Relations
 University of Rhode Island | |
 United States, Rhode Island, Kingston | |
 Nov 22, 2025 | |
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Associate Teaching Professor in Public Relations Job Description Summary, Duties and Responsibilities, Required Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by January 1, 2026. Applications received after January 1, 2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Department of Journalism and Public Relations at the University of Rhode Island invites applications for a teaching professor position at the rank of Associate Teaching Professor specializing in public relations strategies and strategic communication. We seek a dedicated teacher and colleague to join our vibrant faculty in scenic New England. The teaching professor will teach required and elective courses in our Public Relations program. Successful candidates should be well versed in public relations theories, practices, and media relations. The candidate will be expected to teach courses in media relations, PR strategies, and strategic communication. The faculty share a commitment to providing a safe space for constructive conversation and increasing voices of all students in the classroom. Thus, we encourage applicants who can reflect that commitment to apply. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: 1. Ph.D. in communication studies or a related field. 2. An academic record of sufficient distinction for appointment to the rank of Associate Teaching Professor. 3. Experience directing online academic programs. 4. Ability to develop and deliver courses at the undergraduate level in public relations. 5. Proficiency in oral communication skills. 6. Proficiency in written communication skills. 7. Proficiency in online pedagogy. 8. Ability to work with diverse groups/populations. PREFERRED: 1. Prior experience managing online programs in public relations or strategic communication. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ EEO Statement: URI is unwavering in its commitment to equal opportunity, community, equity, and diversity. In furtherance of its mission to serve and support all learners as the state's public flagship university, URI continues to expand efforts to recruit and retain a broadly representative workforce as well as to regularly evaluate the effectiveness of those efforts. All employment decisions, including hiring, are made without regard to protected status. Qualified individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation by contacting the URI benefits office at 401-874-2416. For TTY assistance, contact R.I. Relay Services at 711. ABOUT THE HARRINGTON SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA AT URI Administratively housed within the College of Arts and Sciences, URI's largest college and home to the University's Phi Beta Kappa chapter, the Harrington School of Communication and Media aims to grow students into creative communicators who become engaged citizens and leaders in the communities they serve. Alumni thrive in media industries, digital journalism, sports enterprise, public and community relations, corporate communication, human resources, and education. The Harrington School offers programs in Communication Studies, Film/Media, Journalism, Library and Information Studies, Public Relations, Sports Media and Communication, and Professional and Public Writing. ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLANDThe University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs. It is the State's flagship, public R1 research university as well as the land grant and sea grant university for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston with our Bay campus located in nearby Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City. Union: AAUP - American Assoc of Univ Professors Status: Academic Year, Full-time, Non-tenure-track, Limited Department: Journalism and Public Relations Special Instructions to Applicants Please attach the following 3 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application: (#1) Cover letter. (#2) Curriculum Vitae. (#3) Statement of Teaching Philosophy Note: References will be upon request by the search committee. Position Number: 107046 Posting Number: F00505 Posting Date: 11/21/2025 Closing Date: Open Until Filled: Yes To apply, visit https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/16004 jeid-80144e0b91c651478910dc3b6f4f77a7 | |