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University of Rhode Island · 1 day ago

Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor in Public Relations

positionKingston, RI
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level

The University of Rhode Island is seeking an Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor specializing in public relations strategies and strategic communication. The role involves teaching required and elective courses in the Public Relations program while actively contributing to curriculum development and student advising.

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Responsibilities

Develop and deliver new courses in public relations and strategic communication at the undergraduate level and graduate level
Teach and enhance existing or new course offerings, advise students, develop a scholarly or creative agenda, and perform service at the department/program, school, college and/or university level(s) as appropriate
Advise undergraduate students on course selection, academic progress and career planning
Develop curriculum as needed to help shape the major and keep it at the cutting edge of the industry
Perform service duties to the department, university and profession

Qualification

Ph.D. in communication studiesExperience directing online programsDevelopDeliver coursesOnline pedagogyWork with diverse groupsOral communication skillsWritten communication skills

Required

Ph.D. in communication studies or a related field
An academic record of sufficient distinction for appointment to the rank of Associate Teaching Professor
Experience directing online academic programs
Ability to develop and deliver courses at the undergraduate level in public relations
Proficiency in oral communication skills
Proficiency in written communication skills
Proficiency in online pedagogy
Ability to work with diverse groups/populations

Preferred

Prior experience managing online programs in public relations or strategic communication

Company

University of Rhode Island

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University of Rhode Island is a research and graduate institution offering graduate and undergraduate programs.
dateFounded in 1892
location
Kingston, Rhode Island, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
web-link
http://www.uri.edu/

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$71.07M
Key Investors
The Champlin FoundationNational Science FoundationRI Life Science Hub
2025-12-02Grant· $0.5M
2025-07-08Grant· $7M
2024-08-08Grant· $0.03M

Leadership Team

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David M. Dooley
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