University of Southern Indiana · 3 months ago
Assistant Professor of Public Relations & Advertising
The University of Southern Indiana is a public university located in Evansville, Indiana, seeking applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level in public relations and advertising. The role involves teaching, research, and service within the Communication and Media Department.
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Responsibilities
Teach face-to-face and online, accelerated undergraduate and graduate courses in public relations (and related areas as needed)
Maintain an active research agenda culminating in peer reviewed publications
Engage in professional and university service activities
Qualification
Required
Applicants must hold or be nearing completion (ABD) of a doctoral degree in public relations, advertising, communication, or mass communication with an emphasis in public relations
Applicants with ABD status will be considered at the rank of Instructor if doctoral degree will be completed by the end of their first year of employment
If employment starts in August 2026, terminal degree must be completed by the end of July 2027
letter of application addressing relevant experience in higher education instruction and advising, particularly related to online instruction and work with adult learners
current curriculum vitae
unofficial transcripts
brief statement of teaching philosophy as it is related to an online, adult learner-centric program
Company
University of Southern Indiana
University of Southern Indiana is a school in Evansville.
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2025 (19)
2024 (17)
2023 (10)
2022 (9)
2021 (14)
2020 (17)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.25MKey Investors
Lilly EndowmentPhillip Hagerman
2023-08-04Grant· $0.25M
2021-10-20Grant· $2M
Leadership Team
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