The Public Relations Department in Syracuse University's S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track assistant professor position in Public Relations to begin Fall of 2024.

The candidate must possess at least a Master’s degree in communications or related discipline. A Ph.D. degree in mass communication, computational science, or a related field is strongly preferred (ABD considered).

The successful candidates will demonstrate a strong research agenda or significant expertise through their professional work.

The ideal candidate should be able to teach a range of courses within our curriculum, including classes on public relations writing, content optimization, public relations principles, public relations research, ethics, public relations campaigns, leadership and management, and diversity in PR. Additionally, candidates will have opportunities to teach subjects that reflect their specific expertise.

Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in using data and visual analytics to address public relations opportunities and challenges in today's communication environment.

We are particularly interested in candidates who have teaching experience or a consistent and prominent record of research and publications in public relations areas, which may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Entertainment/sports/fashion public relations

• Financial communications and investor relations

• Risk or crisis communication

• Corporate communication

• Political public relations

• International public relations

The chosen candidate is expected to facilitate collaborative research within the department, across the Newhouse School, and within the larger academic community.

The ideal candidates should be able to integrate profession-based learning experiences into courses via field experiences or projects, teach both undergraduate and graduate courses, and engage in scholarly research by maintaining an active research agenda.

We strongly encourage candidates who are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in education and research.