Assistant Professor in Public Relations
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Assistant Professor in Public Relations
Candidates must possess an earned Ph.D. in public relations communication or other relevant field by August 2026 and a record of original scholarly research.
Bring Your Talent and Research Skills to a Winning Team!
Join the faculty of a Forbes top 5 U.S. public university at an exciting time of growth and opportunity. The Department of Public Relations at the University of Floridas College of Journalism and Communications invites applications for a nine-month tenure track appointment at the assistant professor level. Applicants must already have or will have earned a doctorate in public relations communication or a related field before starting work in August 2026. In the Department of Public Relations faculty students staff alumni and professionals work together to continually improve our program. As a result our graduates go on to be future leaders change makers scholars writers and critical thinkers who make us proud. Our talented and engaged students from a variety of backgrounds need you to bring your skills experience and wisdom to our classrooms.
The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the Public Relations Department. The faculty member will teach and supervise graduate students. Candidates will mentor undergraduate and graduate students engage in governance and other service activities and demonstrate interest in contributing to online education and the internationalization of college and university. The candidate will also be expected to conduct scholarly research.
About the University of Florida
UF is a member of the Association of American 2024-2025 UF faculty generated 1.3 billion in research expenditures. The University of Florida offers a competitive salary commensurate with similar positions and includes a full benefits package. To view the universitys Total Reward benefit package please click here: UFs College of Journalism and Communications
The College of Journalism and Communications is recognized as a national leader in communication scholarship and professional skills development. Be part of an ambitious progressive and collaborative program at one of the top public research universities in the United States.
Accredited by ACEJMC the college has earned its reputation for excellence over the last half century on the strength of its programs faculty students and alumni; the stories they tell; and the difference they make around the world. Our 84 full-time faculty members supported by 92 staff members and about 182 part-time instructors serve in four academic departments: Advertising Journalism Public Relations and Media Production Management and Technology. We enroll about 2500 undergraduates both in-person and online. More than 800 graduate students are earning masters and doctoral degrees.
The Department of Public Relationsis one of the top programs in the country with 10 tenure-track faculty members one endowed chair in public interest communications and six professional faculty for a total of 17 faculty members. Itcurrentlyserves over 640 undergraduate majors more than 130 masters students and 10Ph.D. students. The Department consistently is ranked among the top three public relations programs in the United States and enjoys an excellent international reputation. Visit the Department of Public Relations for more information about the department.
The City of Gainesville
City of Gainesville home to Floridas largest and oldest university which makes it one of the states centers of education medicine cultural events and athletics. Gainesville is one of the most attractive cities in Florida. The city is in a central location to both coasts providing easy access within a days drive to beaches nature preserves and water-based activities. Explore Gainesville in 60 Seconds.
Commensurate with education and experience.
- Candidates must possess an earned Ph.D. in public relations communication or other relevant field by August 2026 and a record of original scholarly research.
- Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated expertise in one or a combination of the following areas: corporate communication public interest communication crisis communication corporate social responsibility internal communication political public relations sports public relations artificial intelligence social media and other areas relevant to public relations.
- Other qualifications include evidence of excellence in teaching a publication record and productive research program and evidence/potential to secure grant funding.
Applications must be submitted online via the Careers at UF - PageUp system. Applications must include an electronic copy of the following:
- A letter of interest outlining research agenda teaching approach service and relevant professional experience;
- Teaching evaluation data where available or evidence of teaching effectiveness;
- Complete curriculum vitae;
- Names addresses email addresses and telephone numbers of three references;
- The Search Committee may request additional materials at a later time.
If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position please call or the Florida Relay System at (TDD).
Please direct all question to Search Committee Chair Rita Men at
Review of applications begins October 5 2025 and continues until the position is filled.
Final candidates will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered official if a designation of Issued to Student is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) which can be found at of Florida is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit.
Floridas Government-in-the-Sunshine Laws require that all documents relating to the search process including letters of application nomination and reference be available for public inspection.
Employment Type
Full Time
