Lecturer (Public Relations)

The School of Communication and Journalism at Auburn University seeks candidates for a Lecturer or Professor of Practice position in Public Relations beginning Aug. 16, 2025. This is a nine-month, non-tenure track, full-time teaching faculty position in the undergraduate public relations program. The position may be renewed annually by mutual agreement based on the availability of funds, the need for services, and satisfactory performance.

The primary responsibilities of the successful candidate are to teach in person undergraduate public relations courses during the fall and spring semesters. Ability or willingness to teach a variety of PR courses is a requirement. Examples of courses include: Multimedia Writing, Style & Design, Introduction to Public Relations, PR & Media Relations Fundamentals and others as needed. The candidate may also serve as a faculty advisor to the PRSSA Organization, Oaks Agency or other organizations that help with student development.

Candidates should indicate in their cover letters the courses they are qualified to teach. Course descriptions are available online: https://bulletin.auburn.edu/coursesofinstruction/prcm/

The candidate will teach four courses per semester and is expected to be an engaged member of the School by serving on committees. Opportunities for summer teaching are possible, subject to availability of funds.

Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualification.

Minimum Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have a master's degree in Public Relations, Strategic Communication, or related area at the time of appointment and five or more years full-time public relations experience.

The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment; excellent communication skills required.

Demonstrated record of excellence in collegiate teaching.

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Ability to teach Multimedia Writing, including expertise in integrating visual design, digital storytelling, and web-based content creation. Experience in teaching Sports PR is a plus.

Review of applications will begin October 25, 2024 and continue until a candidate is selected.

Please go to this website to apply for the position: https://www.auemployment.com/postings/49009.

Applicants should submit a CV, cover letter, transcripts, and names along with contact information for three references.

About the School and University: Auburn University is one of the nation's premier land-grant institutions. The 2024 edition of the U.S. News & World Report identified Auburn as the top public university in Alabama and ranked it as one of the top 100 universities in the nation. Auburn has 1,443 full time faculty and enrolls over 33,000 students from all 50 states and nearly 100 countries.
Auburn University is understanding of and sensitive to the family needs of faculty, including dual-career couples. http://www.auburn.edu/academic/provost/facultyjobs/.
The School of Communication and Journalism has approximately 850 students majoring in Communication, Journalism, Media Studies and Public Relations and close to 50 faculty members. (http://cla.auburn.edu/cmjn/)

Location: Auburn, Alabama is a vibrant and thriving college town conveniently located between Atlanta, GA (90 minutes), beautiful Lake Martin (45 minutes), and the Gulf of Mexico (under four hours) in one of the fastest growing counties in the nation (an MSA with a population of almost 200,000). With a newly constructed Gogue Performing Arts Center and world-class sports facilities, Auburn hosts a variety of cultural and sporting events. It also boasts a low cost of living and high quality of life, was recently recognized by Southern Living as one of the top small towns in the South, and was named the best place to live in Alabama by Money.

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