The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Location
Chapel Hill, NC | United States
Job description
Vacancy ID: FAC0004981
Position Summary/Description:
The Hussman School of Journalism and Media at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is looking for an accomplished professional in public relations to join our faculty as a Professor of the Practice in Fall 2024. This is a fixed-term permanent faculty position. The competitive candidate will be a senior public relations industry expert who will directly aid students and support the University through teaching, academic & professional presentations, creative projects and/or research, mentoring, and service to the Hussman School of Journalism and Media.
The selected candidate will teach six (6) semester-long courses per academic year (3 in fall, 3 in spring) and will help to expand our course offerings as needed. Specifically, the successful candidate will contribute to the school's continued excellence in writing by teaching two introductory public relations writing classes each semester. The candidate also will teach one class per semester from the school's advertising-public relations curriculum, relevant to their area(s) of expertise. We ask that applicants review the school's advertising-public relations curriculum ( MEJO and and indicate in their cover letter which courses they believe they would be qualified to teach. The successful candidate will serve on school and university committees, as well as take part in the ongoing activities of the school. Besides helping with the variety of service requirements to keep the school successfully moving forward, the candidate will be expected to mentor undergraduate and master's students and provide them with relevant professional networking opportunities.Education and Experience:
Master's degree or terminal degree in the same or closely related discipline as the courses taught, such as strategic communication, public relations, advertising, or marketing, is preferred. An earned degree may be substituted by relevant professional experience or by a combination of education and experience.
Because writing skills are critical to success in modern communications, the well-rounded professional will need to reinforce strong, core writing skills based on Associated Press Style and generally accepted journalism standards, as well as writing and creating content for digital and social media platforms to amplify messages and expand audiences.About The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Carolina rates among the nation’s great institutions of higher education, set on an historic and beautiful campus that celebrates all four seasons. Carolina’s students, faculty and staff come here from around the world, bringing varied cultural, racial and ethnic heritages that help make UNC-Chapel Hill a thriving intellectual center. We’re repeatedly ranked the nation’s best value in higher education for students seeking to earn a college degree – the University has garnered the top spot each time since the ranking’s launch in 1998.Whether you’ve just started your career, are new to academia or are a seasoned professional with assorted campus experiences to draw on, we hope you will find a great place at Carolina.
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