Assistant Professor of Public Relations
Recruitment #
2225
Position
Assistant Professor of Public Relations
Effective Date
August 17, 2015 (Fall Semester)
Salary Range
Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in public relations, communication, journalism, business, or a related field.
Professional experience and expertise in the field of public relations.
Experience in the use of online, digital, mobile, and/or social media in public relations and marketing communications.
Teaching experience at college level or evidence of strong potential for effective teaching.
Potential for development of research, scholarly and creative activities.
Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population.
Desired/Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. in a related field.
Professional managerial experience in the public relations profession.
Demonstrated evidence of effectiveness in teaching college-level public relations courses.
Demonstrated ability to teach journalism and mass communication courses, such as introduction to mass communication, ethics, newswriting, and online media.
Experience working with minority ethnic communities.
Experience working on public relations programs and communications campaigns directed toward diverse audiences.
Duties
Teach a wide variety of public relations courses, including principles of public relations, public relations writing, digital public relations, public relations campaigns, and public relations case studies.
Engage in ongoing research, scholarly and creative activities.
Advise the chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America.
Participate in service to the department, college, university, and community.
Develop a professional network of alumni and public relations contacts.
CSULB seeks to recruit faculty who enthusiastically support the University’s strong commitment to the academic success of all of our students, including students of color, students with disabilities, students who are first generation to college, veterans, students with diverse socio-economic backgrounds, and students of diverse sexual orientations and gender expressions. CSULB seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the People of California, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students a rich variety of expertise, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.
Required Documentation
A Student Success Statement about your teaching or other experiences, successes, and challenges in working with a diverse student population (approximately one page)
Letter of application addressing the minimum and desired/preferred qualifications
CV (including current email address)
Five current references with contact information
Copy of transcript from institution awarding highest degree
Finalists will also be required to submit a signed SC-1 form, three current letters of recommendation (if not already submitted), and an official transcript.
Syllabi sample from previously taught courses
Samples of professional work
Applications, required documentation, and/or requests for information should be addressed to:
Heloiza Herscovitz, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Search Committee Chair
California State University, Long Beach
Department of Journalism and Mass Communication
1250 Bellflower Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90840-4601
(562) 985-4981 or Heloiza.Herscovitz@csulb.edu
Application Deadline
Review of applications to begin November 3, 2014.
Position opened until filled (or recruitment canceled).
CSULB is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can learn, live, and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, sex, gender identification, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, medical condition, age, political affiliation, Vietnam era veteran status, or any other veteran's status. CSULB is an Equal Opportunity Employer