West Virginia University · 2 months ago
Assistant Professor of Public Relations - Reed School of Media & Communications
Morgantown, WV
Part-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expWest Virginia University is seeking a dynamic, collegial faculty member for a full-time, nine-month tenure-track appointment in the Reed School of Media and Communications. The role primarily involves teaching public relations courses and engaging with the School’s PRSSA chapter while contributing to the academic and professional community.
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Responsibilities
Primary teaching assignments may include public relations writing, ADPR research, ADPR campaigns (capstone projects), and/or teaching in/leading the School’s student-run ADPR agency
Teaching assignments may include other courses related to the successful candidate’s areas of expertise and needs of the School
Active participation in professional organizations in the field is expected
The successful candidate will participate in and contribute to the School, serve on committees, and engage in the university and professional communities
Qualification
Required
An earned doctorate in communications, advertising, strategic communications, integrated marketing communications or closely related field by the time of appointment
Candidates must demonstrate evidence of, or strong potential for, establishing and maintaining a scholarly research agenda
The candidate must have a minimum of two years of teaching experience in public relations at the college level
Applicants will have a developing record of scholarly (peer reviewed, juried) research in public relations and demonstrated teaching effectiveness
The Reed School of Media and Communications seek a candidate who will demonstrate exemplary communication skills, collegiality, and ability to contribute to the intellectual and cultural life of the University
Company
West Virginia University
West Virginia University offers academic programs in order to earn bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degrees.
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$20.97MKey Investors
National Institute of Nursing ResearchU.S. Department of AgricultureU.S. Department of Commerce
2025-02-01Grant· $2.7M
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Leadership Team
Lori Hazlehurst
Professor Pharmaceutical Sciences
Michael Benson
President and Professor of History
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