California State University, Chico

Assistant Professor, Public Relations

The Department of Journalism and Public Relations is searching for a tenure-track assistant professor to start August 2013.

Minimum: Ph.D. in Journalism or related areas required. One year of professional public relations or media experience also required, as is demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching in at least two of the following areas: multiplatform news writing, integrated communication and public relations principles, writing, research and/or strategy.

Preferred: University teaching, grant work, government consultancies, or expertise in social media, integrated marketing and/or multimedia skills. Presentation of competitively selected conference papers; demonstrated potential for publication. Participation in appropriate national organizations.

Department: The program, which highly values student-centered teaching, offers the B.A. in journalism with news and PR options and is accredited by ACEJMC.

Closing: Review of applications will begin Feb. 18, 2013, and continue until position is filled. Complete job vacancy announcement and more department info available at www.csuchico.edu/jour.

Apply: All applicants must complete the Application for Academic Employment Form, which is available on-line at http://www.csuchico.edu/faaf/facultyrecruit/facultyapplication.docx. Submit with a letter of interest, CV and three references to:

Dr. Susan Wiesinger
Department of Journalism and Public Relations
California State University, Chico
Chico, CA 95929-0600
swiesinger@csuchico.edu