California State University, Fresno · 1 month ago
Advertising/Public Relations OR Broadcast and Digital Journalism Assistant Professor
Fresno, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$6,500/mo - $6,800/mo
1+ years expCalifornia State University, Fresno is seeking an Assistant Professor of Advertising/Public Relations OR Broadcast and Digital Journalism. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses, advise students, conduct research, and participate in various service activities.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Teach undergraduate courses in advertising and public relations OR broadcast and digital journalism
Advise students
Conduct scholarly research and creative works
Participate in service-related activities
Engage in community service
Attend Media, Communications and Journalism events
Serve on department, college, and university committees
Conduct independent research/creative activities
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations or Advertising or a closely related discipline OR M.A. in Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations or Advertising or a closely related discipline, AND five years of professional experience in a related field
Applicants nearing completion of a Ph.D. in Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, or Advertising or a closely related discipline, may be considered; however, for an appointment, the degree must be completed by August 1, 2026
Professional experience in the field of advertising, public relations, broadcast journalism or digital journalism
Demonstrated excellence in teaching advertising, public relations, broadcast journalism or digital journalism at the university level
Evidence of active scholarship, creative and/or professional activities
Ability to demonstrate excellence in teaching and a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and student success
Minimum of one year of university or college-level teaching experience. Teaching assistantship will be considered
Preferred
Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations or Advertising or a closely related discipline
A demonstrated teaching and/or research background in artificial intelligence, digital communication, statistics, and/or data analytics OR a demonstrated teaching or professional background in data journalism, sports journalism, multimedia journalism, investigative reporting and/or broadcast and digital news production
Specialization in a specific Advertising/Public Relations discipline (agriculture, healthcare, government, education, nonprofit, etc.) OR specialization in a specific Journalism discipline (agriculture, healthcare, investigative, multimedia, sports, etc.)
Evidence of or demonstrated potential for an active research agenda and publication in the field of Advertising/Public Relations OR evidence of demonstrated potential for an active creative works or research agenda in the field of broadcast and/or digital journalism
Benefits
An extremely competitive benefits package
Company
California State University, Fresno
California State University is one of the State University's 23 campuses, making it one of the world's largest higher education systems.
1001-5000 employees
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Criss Wilhite
Lecturer; BCBA; Founder FS ABA Programs. Co-Founder, FS Sustainability Project and Club
Debbie Astone
Vice President for Administration and CFO & Executive Director. Fresno State Foundation
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