Looking for Assistant Teaching Faculty Position in Advertising/Public Relations and Social Justice in Centre County, PA

Job title: Assistant Teaching Faculty Position in Advertising/Public Relations and Social Justice
Company: Pennsylvania State University
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications at the Pennsylvania State University invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Faculty position in social media and social justice communications. This is a non-tenure track, multi-year faculty position at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor. The appointee will be a faculty member in the Department of Advertising and Public Relations, starting in spring or fall 2024.

We seek a colleague who has the knowledge and experience to teach a range of topics in our new , and across our Advertising/Public Relations curriculum including communications strategies for social justice, social justice media, digital public relations, and campaigns. Ability to teach other courses in Advertising and Public Relations will be a plus. Responsibilities for the position include teaching, student advising, and service to the university and community. Teaching will be both in-residence and online as the need arises.

Education and Experience: Candidates for the position should have a record of relevant professional experience in social media communications and should possess a Master?s degree.

The Department of Advertising and Public Relations offers both residential and online degree programs. It is part of the Bellisario College, one of the largest accredited communications programs in the nation. The university and college have a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff, and we encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups.

Application: Applicants must complete an online application and upload a cover letter, a current CV, and a list of at least three references. The deadline to submit applications is October 1, 2023.

This is a term appointment funded for three years, with an excellent possibility of renewal. Most of our non-tenure-line faculty have served with the College for many years.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

Penn State offers competitive benefits to full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans, in addition to tuition discounts (75% discount for spouse and children), and paid holidays. Please visit for more detailed information.

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University Park, PA
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Location: Centre County, PA

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