Advertising + Public Relations, Renewable Contract Instructor
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- The University of Alabama
- Location
- Tuscaloosa, AL
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
0813464
Number of Open Positions::1
Position Title::Instructor
Other Title Information::Advertising + Public Relations, Renewable Contract Instructor
Organization::207201 - ADVERTISING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS
Position Summary::Teach courses in Advertising + Public Relations and advise student organizations.
Ad Text::The Department of Advertising and Public Relations (A+PR), a nationally recognized department in the College of Communication and Information Sciences at The University of Alabama, is seeking an outstanding individual to fill an open faculty position beginning either August 2022 or January 2023.
The selected candidate will hold the rank of Non-Tenure Track Renewable Contract (NTRC) instructor. The normal teaching load for a faculty member in our department is four courses (12 credit hours per semester), but the teaching load will be reduced appropriately depending on additional service work associated with advising one or more student organizations such as PRSSA, Bateman Team, or NASC—Ad Team.
The University of Alabama is a student-centered research university. Thus, candidates should have prior teaching experience and be able to demonstrate their ability to successfully engage students in the classroom. Applicants must have student organization advisory experience and display an ability to be an active and involved member of a highly collaborative faculty team.
The University of Alabama is the state’s flagship public university and offers a full course of academic programs and social life to its nearly 40,000 students. It is located in Tuscaloosa, a diverse city with a population of more than 115,000 and offers an excellent quality of life with many cultural, outdoor activities, and multicultural resources and opportunities, as well as a very reasonable cost of living. To apply go to https://facultyjobs.ua.edu and complete the following.
1) Provide a cover letter that details your teaching and advisory experiences that have prepared you to for this position
2) provide a resume or CV
3) provide names and contact information for three references
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however, review of applications will begin April 22, 2022. Questions regarding the search should be directed to the search chair, Jay Waters at ghwaters1@ua.edu.
The University of Alabama is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and individuals from historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
•MA or MS degree in Advertising, Communication, Mass Communication, Public Relations or closely related field completed by start date.
•At least 2 years of experience advising a student organization.
Preferred Qualifications (considered after all minimum qualifications are met):
•Record of teaching effectiveness, with experience in teaching relevant undergraduate courses.
•Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) holder and ability to teach APR certificate course to undergraduate students.
• Industry experience working at an agency on local, regional, and national clients
•Demonstrated mentorship experience
•An entrepreneurial, award-seeking mindset
The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants to and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more.
“EEO is the Law” https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
“EEO is the Law” Poster Supplement http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf
04/22/2022
Expected Starting Date::01/01/2023
College/School/Division::Academic Affairs
Post To Ihe:Yes
Organization
The University of Alabama embodies an academic community that demands excellence in teaching, research and service and provides an inclusive, nurturing environment for the discovery of knowledge and the development of well-rounded leaders. Founded in 1831 as Alabama's first public college and known as the Capstone of Higher Education, UA provides a premier undergraduate and graduate education built upon global engagement, high-quality scholarship, outstanding teaching, and diversity and inclusivity throughout the community.
Our Mission
The University of Alabama will advance the intellectual and social condition of the people of the state, the nation and the world through the creation, translation and dissemination of knowledge with an emphasis on quality programs in the areas of teaching, research and service.
Our Vision
The University of Alabama will be known as the university of choice for the best and brightest students in Alabama, and all students who seek exceptional educational opportunities. The University of Alabama will be a student-centered research university and an academic community united in its commitment to enhance the quality of life for all Alabamians and the citizens of the nation and the world.
Our Core Values
The University of Alabama is committed to:
- Undergraduate education that produces socially-conscious, ethical and well-rounded leaders who are grounded in their subject matter and capable of controlling their own destinies.
- Graduate education that is deeply vested in subject matter knowledge, professional content, research skills and creative activity.
- Public outreach and service that is held in the highest regard and fosters impactful public engagement to enhance the quality of life for the citizens of Alabama, the nation and the world.
- Campus life that embodies collaboration, collegiality, respect and a culture of inclusivity.
Our Strategic Goals
- Provide a premier undergraduate and graduate education that offers a global perspective and is characterized by outstanding teaching, high-quality scholarship and distinctive curricular and co-curricular programs. Increase the University’s productivity and innovation in research, scholarship and creative activities that impact economic and societal development.
- Enrich our learning and work environment by providing an accepting, inclusive community that attracts and supports a diverse faculty, staff and student body.
- Provide opportunities and resources that facilitate work-life balance and enhance the recruitment and retention of outstanding faculty and staff.
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