Florida International University

Florida International University is a comprehensive university offering 340 majors in 188 degree programs in 23 colleges and schools, with innovative bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs across all disciplines including medicine, public health, law, journalism, hospitality, and architecture. FIU is Carnegie-designated as both a research university with high research activity and a community-engaged university. Located in the heart of the dynamic south Florida urban region, our multiple campuses serve over 50,000 students, placing FIU among the ten largest universities in the nation. Our annual research expenditures in excess of $100 million and our deep commitment to engagement have made FIU the go-to solutions center for issues ranging from local to global. FIU leads the nation in granting bachelor’s degrees, including in the STEM fields, to minority students and is first in awarding STEM master’s degrees to Hispanics. Our students, faculty, and staff reflect Miami’s diverse population, earning FIU the designation of Hispanic-Serving Institution. At FIU, we are proud to be ‘Worlds Ahead’! For more information about FIU, visit fiu.edu.

POSITION DESCRIPTION
THE POSITION: Assistant Professor of Public Relations, School of Journalism and Mass Communication

Florida International University (FIU) invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Public Relations in the Department of Advertising and Public Relations, within the School of Journalism and Mass Communication. This is a nine-month, tenure-earning academic appointment, scheduled to begin August 2013.

Requirements and responsibilities:
We seek a candidate with a strong professional background in public relations, as well as a track record of scholarly research, publishing and/or creative production. Though a terminal degree is expected, a candidate with a Master’s degree, previous teaching experience and significant professional experience in public relations will be considered. Candidates should have experience with global communication, campaigns, integrated communication, and metrics and evaluation, with an emphasis on new media technologies. They should be up-to-date on digital and social media and have strong design skills. Candidates will teach an array of courses in our undergraduate programs (Public Relations, Advertising and Digital Media Studies), as well as our Global Strategic Communication Master’s program.

Successful candidates will have proven ability to educate students in a diverse environment, in a school that offers undergraduate majors in Journalism, Advertising, Broadcast Media, Digital Media, and Public Relations; as well as graduate tracks in Global Strategic Communications and Spanish-language Journalism. This position requires teaching upper-division undergraduate courses, and the opportunity to teach graduate courses.

Upon hiring, the successful candidate will be required to develop a research agenda and/or significant professional and creative activities consistent with the expectations for a tenure-earning faculty member. This person will also be expected to participate in the life of a very dynamic department and school, contributing to service activities such as curriculum development, student mentoring and other academic activities.

Qualifications:
A terminal degree (Ph.D. or M.F.A) is expected. At a minimum, candidates must have a Master’s degree and significant professional experience in public relations.

HOW TO APPLY:
Initial screening of applications will begin immediately and continue until an appointment is made. Position start date is August 2013. Application materials should include a letter addressing how the candidate’s experiences match the position requirements, curriculum vitae, and the contact information for at least three references. Using Mozilla Firefox please go to the web site: http://jobsearch.fiu.edu, using keyword “Public” and posted “Anytime.” For more information on the application process contact Meira Langsam at (305) 919-5674 (langsamm@fiu.edu).

FIU AND THE SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION:
Founded in 1965, Florida International University (FIU) is one of Florida’s 11 state universities and Miami’s first and only four-year public research university. The University is ranked by the Carnegie Classification System as Research University-High Research Activity. The University is currently accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. FIU is located in the vibrant and diverse urban center of Miami, Florida. Florida is a national leader in the artistic disciplines. It ranks third nationally in number of artists, actors, and fine artists, in the workforce and fourth in number of architects, designers, photographers, musicians, dancers, and singers. Miami hosts internationally acclaimed cultural events throughout the year, including Art Basel, The Hispanic Theatre Festival, and Design Miami. The city is also home to FIU’s own Frost and Wolfsonian Museums, the Miami Art Museum, the New World Symphony Orchestra, the Florida Grand Opera, and the Miami City Ballet.

Located on FIU’s Biscayne Bay Campus the School of Journalism and Mass Communication (SJMC) parallels and anticipates the transformation of the communications landscape. From multimedia labs to study abroad programs and global learning initiatives to unique and innovative media partnerships, students are prepared to become digital and global communicators.

The SJMC (http://journalism.fiu.edu/) is increasingly recognized as a leading school of communications in the region, graduating award-winning communicators who have garnered such top industry awards as Pulitzer Prizes, Clios, Silver Anvils, Emmys and Addys, while building on a strong foundation of language and multimedia skills, and writing excellence. SJMC produces broadly-educated, critical thinkers, who understand, decipher, and interpret global and multicultural issues in the fields of journalism and mass communication. Upon graduation, students are equipped with a diverse portfolio of professional work and the confidence to compete for any number of jobs ranging from editors, reporters, photojournalists, researchers, copywriters, publicists, communication specialists, lobbyists, and video bloggers serving public, private and non-profit organizations around the world.

The School of Journalism and Mass Communication at FIU offers more than 40 undergraduate and graduate courses focused on providing skills and aptitudes to succeed in today’s expanding world of media, including web-based, interactive and digital communications through rapidly evolving, highly technical and field-specialized content. Teaching methods blend traditional best practices and ethical foundations with relevant skills and hands-on experiences needed to produce global communicators and media revolutionaries in the 21st century. SJMC is at the forefront of pioneering programs.

FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and is an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access Affirmative Action Employer.