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School of Communication |
| Office: |
Department of Journalism, Media Studies and Public Relations |
| Full-Time or Part-Time: |
Full-Time |
| About Hofstra |
Hofstra University is a nationally ranked and recognized private university in Hempstead, N.Y. that is the only school to ever host three consecutive presidential debates (2008, 2012 and 2016). At Hofstra, students get the best of both worlds. Our campus is a leafy oasis just a quick train ride away from New York City and all its cultural, recreational and professional opportunities. We offer small classes and personal attention, with the resources, technology and facilities of a large university. Students can choose from more than 160 undergraduate program options and 165 graduate program options in the liberal arts and sciences, education, health professions and human services, the Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs, the Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science, the Frank G. Zarb School of Business, the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication, the Maurice A. Deane School of Law, the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies, and the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Hofstra University is a dynamic community of more than 11,000 students from around the world who are dedicated to civic engagement, academic excellence and becoming leaders in their communities and their careers.
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Description:
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Public Relations/Assistant Professor
The Department of Journalism, Media Studies and Public Relations anticipates an opening in Fall 2014 for a tenure track appointment for a full-time assistant professor to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in public relations.
Qualifications: A terminal degree in Public Relations, or in a closely related field, is required. A Ph.D. is preferred; a master's degree is mandatory. Additionally, the successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to teach a broad range of courses including, but not limited to, public relations fundamentals, research, media relations, new media and technology, and writing. Opportunities exist to teach and develop new courses.
Responsibilities: In addition to teaching three courses per semester, faculty members are expected to advise undergraduate and graduate majors and provide service to the department, university and the professional or non-profit community. Professional, creative or scholarly research and publication are required for tenure and promotion. Recent or ongoing professional and academic experience is highly desired. Candidates who have professional public relations experience, and whose scholarship and teaching focus on integrated communications are preferred. Candidates should be prepared to show a portfolio of their work.
Compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, with excellent benefits.
Please submit a letter of application relating education, experience and teaching philosophy, a full and current resume or cv and, if available, undergraduate and graduate transcripts to Professor Carol Fletcher, Chair, Department of Journalism, Media Studies, Public Relations, 322 The Lawrence Herbert School of Communication, Hofstra University, Hempstead, N.Y. 11549
or email to carol.t.fletcher @ hofstra.edu.
Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2013 and continue until the position has been filled.
Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, administrative staff and student body, and encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.
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| Tenure Track: |
Yes |
| Voluntary Self-Identification |
All applicants are invited to complete the three (3) voluntary self-identification forms |
| Deadline: |
Open Untill Filled |
| Date Posted: |
11/13/2013 |
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