Visiting Assistant Professor of Mass Communication (Public Relations and Advertising)
- Employer
- Sam Houston State University
- Location
- College of Arts & Media
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- Professional Fields, Communication & Journalism
- Position Type
- Assistant Professor
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Visiting Assistant Professor of Mass Communication (Public Relations and Advertising)
Requisition:202100023F
Rank:Visiting Assistant Professor
FLSA status:Exempt
Hiring Salary:Commensurate with education and experience.
Position Type:Interim Full Time
College:College of Arts & Media
Department:Dept of Mass Communication
Open Date:03/10/2021
Quicklink:https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/26627
Contact Name:Katharine Hubbard
Title:Assistant Professor
Mass Communication Dept.
Box 2207
Huntsville, TX 77341
936-294-1344
Contact Email:kah126@shsu.edu
Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job:The Department of Mass Communication at Sam Houston State University invites applications for a full-time, Visiting Assistant Professor. The ideal candidate would have experience teaching Public Relations and/or Advertising. Online teaching experience is highly desirable and professional industry experience is also an asset. Teaching load will be four classes per semester. The successful candidate will be expected to teach both undergraduate level courses in Public Relations and Advertising at the main SHSU campus in Huntsville, Texas (located 70 miles north of Houston) and at The Woodlands Campus (40 miles south of Huntsville). Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate courses such as Principles of Public Relations, Campaigns and Promotions, and Writing for PR and Advertising, as well as Writing for Mass Media. Given Covid-protocols, the finalists will all be interviewed on Zoom.
Educational Requirements for the Position:Applicants must have earned ABD in Public Relations required; PhD preferred in Mass Communication or related field.
Experience Required for the Position:An outstanding candidate for the position will bring: several years of professional experience with PR and/or Advertising; strong letters of recommendation and should also demonstrate outstanding potential in research and/or creative activity.
Other Requirements for the Position:Evidence of scholarly research/creative works.
Special Instructions Summary:To ensure full consideration, applications must be submitted online and include a cover letter detailing the applicant’s qualifications, relevant experience and interest in the position, a current CV, and contact information for three references, addressed to: Katharine Hubbard
Please note: References provided in the References section of the application will receive an automated email reference request at the time the application is submitted.
Open Until Filled:Yes
EEO Statement:Sam Houston State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Plan Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code 51.215.
Organization
About Sam Houston State University
For more than 140 years, Sam Houston State University has been preparing students for meaningful lives of achievement. Its motto, "The measure of a Life is its Service," resonates among its 22,000 students, eight colleges and well beyond its historical roots through research, creative endeavors, service learning, volunteering and more.
SHSU is an inclusive institution whose mission is to provide high quality education, scholarship, and service to students. With over 90 bachelor degrees, 50 master’s, and 11 doctoral programs—including the nation’s first Ph.D. in forensic science, SHSU provides an exceptional college experience for every student: traditional or non-traditional; first generation; international; or online.
Service to self and others is paramount at SHSU and reflected in all university organizations and programs. In fact, the university was named to USA Today’s Top 50 in the U.S. for “commitment to civic engagement and global awareness,” in addition to being classified a "Community Engaged Campus" by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education. This honor, bestowed to only 311 public institutions nationwide, acknowledges the university's significant commitment to service.
Sam Houston State University has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging, although just an hour drive north of Houston.
SHSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215. SHSU is committed to promoting a campus culture that embraces diversity and inclusion. The University acknowledges and values our responsibility to cultivate an equitable and inclusive environment where students, faculty, staff, and community recognize the benefits of collaboration and mutual respect through diverse identities and experiences.
Member The Texas State University System
- Website
- https://www.shsu.edu/
- Telephone
- 936-294-1070
- Location
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1905 University Avenue
Huntsville
TX
77340
US
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