Assistant Professor - Public Relations

The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Public Relations. The primary responsibilities for the position include teaching undergraduate level courses, especially in the program's public relations concentration. An ideal candidate will be expected to create new courses on digital PR and advertising and possess a sound knowledge of the applications of Artificial Intelligence in communication. In addition to teaching major's core and advanced-level courses, conducting research and grant writing, academic/student advising, mentoring students, participating in student recruitment and curriculum development, conducting scholarly activities and all other activities required for tenure. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, engaging in accreditation procedures, program assessment and service to the department, college and university as needed.

This is a 9-month tenure-track position.

The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication is housed within the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. It offers a Bachelor of Science degree with concentrations in Mass Media Production, Multimedia Journalism, and Public Relations, which are accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication ( ACEJMC). The Department has over 430 majors. The mission of the Department is to prepare students with high quality education necessary to succeed as professionals and critical thinkers and to become productive citizens of their communities, the nation and the world. We cultivate diversity, interdisciplinary learning, creativity, freedom of expression, mutual respect, ethical conduct, social responsibility, and expertise in journalism and mass communication.

The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences houses the Departments of Criminal Justice, English, History and Political Science, Journalism and Mass Communication, Liberal Studies, and Visual and Performing Arts. CAHSS is an academic unit that reports to the Office of the Provost/Division of Academic Affairs and enrolls more than 2,000 students and has more than 160 full-time faculty members.

With an award-winning faculty, intensive research programs, and community-focused initiatives, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is the nation's largest historically black university with an enrollment of over 15,000 students. NC A&T is an 1890 land-grant, doctoral higher research institution and one of 17 constituent institutions of the University of North Carolina System. NC A&T has ranked third in the University of North Carolina System in sponsored research funding for more than a decade. The university is a leading producer of change agents and global leaders for the careers of today and tomorrow in disciplines of science, technology, engineering, mathematics ( STEM), business, and the arts and humanities. NC A&T offers degree programs at the baccalaureate, master and doctoral levels.

Candidates must have Ph.D. in mass communication, journalism, media or a Ph.D. in a closely related field with 18 graduate credit hours in the teaching discipline.

Candidates with the following are preferred:
- Professional training
- Teaching experience at the University level
- Research experience at the University level

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.