Professor of Practice in Public Relations
Professor of Practice in Public Relations
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The College of Arts and Sciences is at the heart of the University of San Diego. Our philosophy is built on the enduring values of the Catholic intellectual tradition immersing students in the concepts of free inquiry diversity and inclusion ethical conduct and compassionate service. The College aims to establish an academic foundation for students to thrive and gain a comprehensive education which spans the sciences arts and social sciences. Through our exemplary liberal arts education and rigorous scholarship we aspire to not only educate the mind but also develop the whole person.
The University of San Diego a contemporary and engaged Contemporary Catholic institution was founded by the Diocese of San Diego and the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1949. Governed by an independent board of trustees since 1972 USD remains committed to a liberal arts education grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition and the pursuit of truth goodness and beauty. Inspired by this centuries old tradition of Catholic higher education the University welcomes people of all faith traditions and any or no religious background. The future success of USD relies on the contributions of those who seek to foster the development of engaged global citizens and an earnest confrontation of humanitys urgent challenges.
The Department of Communication in the College of Arts and Sciences at University of San Diego (USD) is seeking a Professor of Practice specializing in public relations (PR) to begin in the Spring 2025 semester. The Professor of Practice should be able to teach lowerdivision courses in public speaking and PR and upperdivision courses in PR strategic communication and digital analytics. The Department of Communication will begin offering a minor in PR in the fall 2024 semester. The Professor of Practice would have administrative duties within the minor. This would entail advising students within the minor implementing professional development events for students and organizing/advising a chapter of PRSSA.
Special Conditions of Employment:
Effective June 1 2023 based on CDC guidance the University strongly encourages all campus members to stay up to date with Influenza and COVID19 vaccination recommendations. For more regarding information USDs COVID19 protocols please visit sandiego/onward.
Background check: Successful completion of a preemployment background check.
Degree Verification Requirement: Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes.
The ideal candidate will have university teaching experience and 5 years practicing public relations. This is a nontenurable benefitbased fulltime position with the possibility of renewal contingent on satisfactory performance. The Professor of Practice will teach three courses per semester (i.e. 33 load) with administrative duties related to the PR minor.
$/month; Excellent Benefits
The University of San Diego offers a very competitive benefits package including; medical dental vision a retirement contribution given to you by the University and access to oncampus Fitness Centers. Please visit the benefits section of our website to view all of the perks and benefits that USD has to offer.USD: Human Resources: Benefits
The salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience education and other factors including departmental budget.
Applicants to this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Review of applications will begin September 1 2024. Click the Apply Now button to complete our online application. Candidates are asked to submit the following materials:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- A teaching statement and one sample syllabus
- Recent course evaluations (if available)
- Names of two references who will be contacted to provide letters of recommendation
Materials should be addressed to Brad Bond Chair of the Department of Communication
Contact: Brad Bond
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The University of San Diego sits on the Indigenous homeland of the Kumeyaay people. The San Diego region is the third most populated area for American Indians in California and is surrounded by four autonomous Indigenous nations: the Kumeyaay Luiseo Cupeo and Cahuilla. These four nations represented by 19 tribes make San Diego County home to the largest concentration of individual tribes in the United States. San Diego is also the second largest city in the state near the busiest port of entry on an international border and hosts significant ethnic immigrant and refugee communities from around the globe including Central America the Caribbean Southeast Asia the Pacific Islands and Africa. Serving more than 5500 undergraduate students the university holds a commitment to advancing academic excellence global citizenship ethical knowledge and conduct and compassionate service.
The University of San Diego is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression marital status pregnancy age physical disability mental disability medical condition covered veteran status genetic information or other characteristic protected by federal or state law. USD offers same sex domestic partner benefits.
The University of San Diego is committed to diversity and inclusion and is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the campus community.
The University of San Diego is a smoking and tobaccofree campus. For more information visit www.sandiego/smokefree.
Employment Type
Full-Time
