Assistant Professor of Public Relations - Reed School of Media & Communications

The West Virginia University Reed School of Media and Communications seek a dynamic, collegial faculty member for a full-time, nine-month tenure-track appointment. Primary teaching assignments may include public relations writing, ADPR research, ADPR campaigns (capstone projects), and/or teaching in/leading the School's student-run ADPR agency. Teaching assignments may include other courses related to the successful candidate's areas of expertise and needs of the School. The successful candidate also will have the opportunity to engage with the School's active, award-winning PRSSA chapter, which holds one of the nine original 1968 charters.

Active participation in professional organizations in the field is expected, and the successful candidate will participate in and contribute to the School, serve on committees, and engage in the university and professional communities.

Required Qualifications: An earned doctorate in communications, advertising, strategic communications, integrated marketing communications or closely related field by the time of appointment. Candidates must demonstrate evidence of, or strong potential for, establishing and maintaining a scholarly research agenda. The candidate must have a minimum of two years of teaching experience in public relations at the college level.

Applicants will have a developing record of scholarly (peer reviewed, juried) research in public relations and demonstrated teaching effectiveness.

The Reed School of Media and Communications seek a candidate who will demonstrate exemplary communication skills, collegiality, and ability to contribute to the intellectual and cultural life of the University.

DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin December 1, 2025. The search will remain open until the position is filled.

Application:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Three references who may be contacted (including names, mailing addresses, telephone numbers, email addresses, and relationship to the applicant).
• Additional materials may be requested later.

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Reed School of Media and Communications offers a Bachelor of Science in journalism (BSJ) degree in 1) advertising and public relations; 2) journalism, which includes multimedia storytelling and broadcast production coursework; and 3) sports and adventure media. The School also offers a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in multidisciplinary media studies and an online major in integrated marketing communications.

Students intern at top regional and national TV stations, sports programs, newspapers and advertising and public relations firms. Students also have the opportunity to work for campus media, including U-92 (campus radio station) and The Daily Athenaeum (student newspaper). Many students also build their skills by working part-time at local media outlets, agencies, non-profit organizations and within programs and departments across the WVU campus, such as athletics and health sciences, as well as by taking active roles in one of our School's many professionally affiliated student organizations. As part of our commitment to the land grant mission, the School engages in collaborative hands-on coursework and special projects that benefit non-profit organizations and small businesses in West Virginia.

The School offers four master's programs, one traditional on-ground program and three professionally oriented, fully online options. The advertising and public relations program is accredited by ACEJMC.

The School encourages and supports innovation through teaching, research and service activities and has a strong commitment to service-learning and experiential courses.

The College of Creative Arts and Media has over 2,000 students. It comprises four professionally accredited and nationally recognized Schools of Art & Design, Media & Communications, Music, and Theatre & Dance. Each School offers a range of undergraduate and graduate degrees addressing such fields as the creative and performing arts, advertising and communications, arts education and scholarship, design disciplines, journalism, marketing, and public relations, museum studies, the recording industry, theatre technology, and the intersection of art and health.

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values - service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation - unite us as Mountaineers.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values - service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation - unite us as Mountaineers.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.