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Appalachian State University · 2 months ago

Assistant Professor of Public Relations

positionBoone, NC
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level

Appalachian State University is seeking an Assistant Professor of Public Relations for a tenure-track position starting in August 2026. The role involves teaching, advising students, conducting research, and participating in departmental and university service.

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Responsibilities

Teaching three courses per semester
Advising students
Maintaining an active program of disciplinary research
Participating in departmental, university, and professional service

Qualification

Terminal degreePublic relations experienceDigital communicationTeaching commitmentResearch program

Required

A terminal degree in public relations, communication, or a related field is required for tenure-track appointment
Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S
ABD will be considered for this position with a reduction in rank and salary
Evidence of successful defense of the dissertation must be received by July 31 for a fall hire or November 30 for a spring hire
Only candidates with an earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution will be considered for the position

Preferred

Recent professional experience in the public relations industry or applied digital communication

Company

Appalachian State University

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Appalachian State University is a school in Boone.
dateFounded in 1899
location
Boone, North Carolina, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.appstate.edu/

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$0.39M
Key Investors
AmeriCorps Public AlliesNorth Carolina Biotechnology Center
2024-07-09Grant· $0.37M
2021-07-30Grant· $0.02M

Leadership Team

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Dr. Brandy Bryson
Co-Founder and Leadership Team, Black Male Excellence Initiative
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Shawn Bergman
Co-founder and Area Director, Center for Analytic Research and Eduation
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