[Air-L] University of Minnesota: Assistant Professor, Strategic Communication (Public Relations)

[Seth Lewis]

Just FYI regarding a faculty opening in our department:




*School of Journalism and Mass CommunicationCollege of Liberal
ArtsStrategic Communication: Public Relations/Communication*

*Job Title*: Assistant Professor
*Department Name*: School of Journalism and Mass Communication
*Appointment Start Date*: August 31, 2015

The School of Journalism and Mass Communication invites nominations and
applications for one 100%-time, nine-month, tenure-track faculty position
at the rank of *assistant professor*. We are seeking an outstanding scholar
with research and teaching interests in public relations.

Faculty in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication in the College
of Liberal Arts are expected to maintain an active research program, teach
and advise undergraduate and graduate students, and contribute service
appropriate for the rank of appointment to the department, college,
University, and profession.

Successful candidates for this position will demonstrate a commitment to
sustaining a vigorous program of original research and publication with
potential for external funding; show promise of excellence in
graduate-level teaching (both M.A. and Ph.D.); demonstrate a capacity to
teach introductory and advanced undergraduate academic courses and
professionally-oriented courses such as strategic communication campaigns,
case studies, management, digital media design, and professional writing
and messaging for strategic communication. Meaningful professional
experience in public relations is required. The salary will depend on the
candidate’s qualifications, consistent with collegiate and university
policies.

Candidates will be evaluated according to the overall quality of their
academic preparation and scholarly work, the relevance of their scholarly
research to the department’s academic priorities and the fields of inquiry,
evidence of commitment to teaching and skills as a teacher, and strength of
recommendations.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Mass Communication or a closer related
field by the date of appointment.

*Applications will be reviewed beginning October 15, 2014, and will be
accepted until the position is filled.* Please see the University of
Minnesota Employment system to apply.
employment.umn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=122868.

*The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.*

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*Seth C. Lewis*, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor and Mitchell V. Charnley Faculty Fellow
School of Journalism & Mass Communication | sjmc.umn.edu
University of Minnesota | umn.edu
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