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    Professor of the Practice in Public Relations - Chapel Hill, United States - InsideHigherEd

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    Description
    Department:

    School of Journalism and Media

    Posting Open Date:

    02/27/2024

    Open Until Filled:

    Yes

    Position Type:

    Permanent Faculty

    Working Title:

    Professor of the Practice in Public Relations

    Appointment Type:

    Fixed Term Faculty

    Vacancy ID:

    FAC0004981

    Full-time/Part-time:

    Full-Time Permanent

    Hours per week:

    40

    FTE:

    1

    Position Location:

    North Carolina, US

    Hiring Range:

    Dependent on experience and qualifications

    Proposed Start Date:

    07/01/2024

    Be a Tar Heel:

    A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

    Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

    We are a diverse, collaborative group of researchers and practitioners who work together to build one of the leading schools of journalism and media in the country. The Hussman School of Journalism and Media offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees and administers a variety of professional development and distance-learning programs to students and working professionals. Enrollment includes about 1,000 undergraduates and 125 graduate students, in addition to professional development and distance education students. Our faculty, staff, students and administrators work collaboratively to build and foster an environment that is welcoming, inclusive and accessible to people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and beliefs.

    Public Relations and Advertising is the largest area of study in the Hussman School. The candidate will join a faculty where top professionals work in genuine harmony with a group of accomplished academic faculty. The combination has made UNC-Chapel Hill one of the top programs in the country in Public Relations and Advertising.

    Position Summary:

    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 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.

    Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

    Bachelor's degree in the same or closely related discipline as the courses taught. The priority for this position is a candidate with notable recognition and substantial professional experience in the areas mentioned above.

    Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, 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.

    Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

    Not Applicable.

    Special Instructions:

    Please apply at and upload the following documents:

    1. Curriculum vitae / resume;2. Cover letter highlighting qualifications;3. Examples of professional work (uploaded as "Other Document");4. Teaching statement;5. (optional) Evidence of teaching effectiveness (uploaded as "Other Document 2")
    As part of the application, you will be asked to provide a list of names and contact information for two to three (2-3) professional references. If selected for an interview, your professional references will be contacted with a request to provide a letter of recommendation.

    Review of applications will begin on March 12, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled.

    Please direct questions to the Search Committee Chair, Lightning Czabovsky, at .



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