Assistant/Associate Professor - Public Relations -Xavier University (Ohio)

Department of Communication Arts, Xavier University

Assistant/Associate Professor - Public Relations

Xavier University, a Catholic university in the Jesuit tradition, invites applications for tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor positions in public relations beginning fall 2009.

The primary responsibility of this position is to teach undergraduate courses in the area of public relations. Specific courses will be identified according to the applicant's strengths and the departmental needs. Communication arts department offers four majors (advertising, electronic media, organizational communication and public relations) and the ability to teach courses in the other majors in the department is desirable. Tenure track faculty are expected to establish and maintain a productive research program. Expectations for the position also include student advising and other departmental, university, and community service.

Xavier University has a strong commitment to diversity and seeks a broad spectrum of candidates, including women and minorities.





Requirements:


A Ph.D. is expected for tenure track (ABD will be considered). Candidates with both Master's degree and substantial professional experience may be considered for non-tenure track position.

For full consideration, interested/qualified applicants must submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, academic transcripts (official or photocopies), three letters of recommendation, a brief description of candidate's teaching philosophy and other supporting materials by Friday, December 12, 2008 to: Dr. Indra de Silva, Chair, Xavier University, Communication Arts Department, 3800 Victory Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45207-5171. For more information about the department, please view our website at www.xu.edu/communication_arts.