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Posting Details
Job ID: 118360
Rank: Assistant Professor
College/School: Chicago, IL – College of Communication
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The College of Communication at DePaul University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in public relations to begin in August 2024. We seek a dynamic, innovative, and dedicated teacher/scholar who will contribute to our award winning program in public relations (PRWeek 2022 Outstanding Education Program; PRWeek 2023 Second Place Outstanding Education Program).
The ideal candidate will have the ability to teach undergraduate and graduate-level courses in public relations and offer expertise in one or more of the following areas: Research, Data and Insights, PR Campaigns, Crisis Communication Management, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), Communication Campaigns for Social Changes, Foundations of Public Relations (graduate level), and Non-Profit Public Relations. The successful candidate will become part of a vibrant faculty who lead and support our progressive B.A. and M.A. degree programs in public relations and advertising. There may also be opportunities to teach courses in affiliated College programs like professional communication and sports communication.
The candidate will have the opportunity to get involved with the Media Engagement Research Lab and the Center for Communication Engagement. We seek individuals with a strong commitment to excellence in both teaching and research, and the drive to further elevate DePaul’s national profile in public relations and advertising education. Applications are strongly encouraged from people with demonstrated success in working with diverse student bodies.
The College of Communication believes in promoting the values of inclusion and equity of opportunity for all faculty, staff, and students. We strive to create a culture of inclusivity and respect for diversity. Community members promote transparency, accountability, fairness, and integrity. We also will engage in the ongoing work of identifying and interrogating prejudice, injustice, and institutional bias in all forms.
Our location in the heart of Chicago, the nation’s third largest media market and a cultural hub, provides an unparalleled opportunity to forge strong working relationships with key industry professionals and to offer students cutting-edge, pre-professional training. The city of Chicago serves as both our classroom and research laboratory.
DePaul University seeks applicants that reflect the diversity of its student body and the city of Chicago. Applicants with experience working with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students who can contribute to an inclusive climate are encouraged to identify their experiences in these areas in their application material. Women and members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.
Founded in 1898 by the Congregation of the Mission, which follows the teachings of St. Vincent de Paul, DePaul University is the nation’s largest Catholic institution of higher education and also the largest private university in the Midwest. Anchored in the global city of Chicago, the university is committed to outstanding teaching, academic excellence, real world experience, community engagement, and systemic change. DePaul prepares graduates to be successful in their chosen fields and agents of transformation throughout their lives.
Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and professionalism, DePaul compassionately upholds the dignity of all members of its diverse, multi-faith, and inclusive community. Through education and research, the university addresses the great questions of our day, promoting peaceful, just, and equitable solutions to social and environmental challenges. Since its founding in 1898, DePaul University has remained dedicated to making education accessible to all, with special attention to including underserved and underrepresented communities.
A Carnegie doctoral/research institution, DePaul serves nearly 22,000 full- and part-time students. DePaul’s Catholic, Vincentian, and urban character distinguishes it from other universities. Its 863 fulltime and 1,679 adjunct faculty members pursue the preservation, enrichment, and transmission of knowledge and culture across a broad scope of academic disciplines. With one campus in the heart of Chicago’s business district and another in the Lincoln Park neighborhood, the university’s location in a world-class city offers extensive learning and service opportunities for students, faculty, and staff. About 64 percent of DePaul’s 181,000 living alumni reside in the Chicago metropolitan area.
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To apply, please visit the following link to complete the application form: https://facultyopportunities.depaul.edu
Consideration of completed applications will begin on October 1, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled.
For more information about the position or the application process, please email the chair of the search committee: Dr. Nur Uysal, [email protected]
Dr. Nur Uysal
Chair, Public Relations Search Committee
DePaul University
College of Communication
Email: [email protected]
1 E. Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL 60604
DePaul University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equality, and inclusion in all forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive.
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