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Fresno State Library · 1 month ago

Advertising/Public Relations OR Broadcast and Digital Journalism Assistant Professor

Fresno, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$6,500/mo - $6,800/mo

1+ years exp

California 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, and engage in scholarly research and community service.

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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

Conduct independent research/creative activities

Serve on department, college, and university committees

Engage in community service

Attend Media, Communications and Journalism events

Qualification

Ph.D. in Mass CommunicationProfessional experience in journalismUniversity-level teaching experienceTeaching advertisingPublic relationsActive research agendaDigital communicationSoft skills

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