Ferris State University College of Business · 2 months ago
Assistant Professor - Marketing and Public Relations (9-month, Tenure Track)
Big Rapids, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$90K/yr - $100K/yrFerris State University College of Business is seeking an Assistant Professor in Marketing and Public Relations. The role involves teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, developing curriculum, and engaging in scholarly activities to enhance student learning and program growth.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Teach four courses per semester
The course topics will be assigned based on the credentials to teach them
The courses the faculty member could include but are not limited to: Public Relations Principles, Public Relations Tactics, Reputation Management Crisis and Communication, Integrated Marketing Communications, Principles of Marketing, Professional Selling
Committed to enhancing teaching and engaging in scholarly and professional development activities to accommodate changing market needs
Demonstrates effective communication skills and personal initiative. Works both independently and collaboratively
Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives
Employs different teaching methods as appropriate (e.g., face-to-face, online, and blended strategies)
Committed to enhancing teaching and engaging in scholarly and professional development activities to accommodate changing market needs
Works independently and collaboratively with effective communication and listening skills
A willingness to work with the PRSSA and/or Marketing Registered Student Organizations (RSOs)
The candidate will assist to grow and expand the marketing and public relations programs
Faculty members also have professional responsibilities which may include advising students, orientation and registration of students, participation in university committees, keeping regular posted office hours (which are scheduled at times convenient for students), and participation in traditional functions which have academic significance (e.x. reporting initial student data and submitting final grades on time). Faculty members may be required to teach off-campus or in an online environment
Cultivate an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty and staff to thrive authentically
Any other duties assigned within the position classification area
Qualification
Required
PhD or DBA in Marketing or related field such as Communication or Advertising
If doctorate is in related field, such as Communication or Advertising, 18 graduate hours in marketing courses are required
ABD may be considered
College-level teaching experience is required
Transcript must include institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Unofficial Transcript 1
Preferred
Practical industry experience in public relations is desirable
Alternate modality college-level teaching experience (e.g., hy-flex, online, mixed delivery)
Demonstrated successful experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic background
Benefits
Comprehensive benefit package (health care, vacation, etc.)
Company
Ferris State University College of Business
The College of Business provides career-oriented programs, responsive to the changing needs of the business world.
Founded in 1884
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase