| Posted: 03/30/2021 Online App: 15986 Position Summary: The Institute for Creative and Collaborative Arts: Art, Communication, Music, and Design at Eastern Kentucky University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in Public Relations/Communication beginning in August of 2021.
The Institute seeks a dynamic and innovative individual in Communication. The candidate will teach in a comprehensive undergraduate BA degree program. The EKU BA program in Public Relations is certified by the Public Relations Society of America and is the second-longest-running program in the world to hold this distinction. We are looking for candidates who wish to participate in a collaborative community that fosters independent thought and creativity and embraces the diversity of cultural expression.
Teaching responsibilities will include teaching introductory to upper-level courses in public relations and communication. All faculty in the program teach courses in both their areas of expertise and courses that meet the needs of our communication degree programs. Faculty at the Institute work collaboratively across campus, embrace experiential learning, and seek vital connections at the intersection of theory and practice.
As a tenure-track faculty member, successful candidates must have professional and academic experience in some combination of the following areas: public relations, advertising, interactive and social media promotions, digital communication strategies and tactics, and related aspects of management and marketing in communication.
Successful candidates will also help craft a comprehensive curriculum for the BA program in Public Relations, grounded in innovative multi-platform content. This multifaceted curriculum will align with rapidly changing fields of public relations and the opportunities that technological developments offer students and faculty. Responsibilities
●The successful candidate will teach courses in introductory to upper-level courses in public relations and communication courses.
●Curriculum development of courses at the department level.
●Ability to provide leadership in the program.
●Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) advising.
●Active participant in Certification in Education for Public Relations (CEPR).
●Active membership in Public Relations Society of America (PRSA).
●Continued engagement in professional and scholarly activity.
●Service and outreach – departmental, college, and university committees and initiatives, including advising of students and community engagement.
●Building community partnerships (external internships) and supervise candidates in field internship placements.
●Collegial participation in departmental, college, and discipline-specific professional activities. Minimum Experience: ●Ph.D. in Communication or related field from an accredited or internationally recognized institution.
●University teaching experience.
●Ongoing effective teaching, service, and scholarship/creative activity.
●Fluency with technology-based teaching and communication platforms.
●Prior e-learning and learning management system (LMS) experience (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard, Sakai, Moodle).
●Strong verbal and written communication skills.
●Ability to present information clearly, concisely, and accurately.
●Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills. Position Title: Assistant or Associate Professor of Public Relations (Communications) Posting Number: F00237P |
