Penn State University is hiring: Teaching Faculty Position in Advertising and Pu

Overview

The Pennsylvania State University's Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications has an opening for a Public Relations teaching faculty position. Appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor, Associate Teaching Professor, or Teaching Professor. This is a non-tenure track, multi-year appointment in the Department of Advertising and Public Relations, slated to begin in Spring 2026.

Responsibilities

• Teach core courses like public relations principles, strategies, and campaigns.
• Teach specialized topics such as crisis communication, and/or digital media.
• Advise students and provide service to the university and wider community.
• Bring valuable professional experience from the strategic communications field.

Qualifications

• A master\'s degree or higher must be earned by the time of appointment.

Application process

Applicants are required to complete an online application at https://hr.psu.edu/careers and upload a cover letter, a current CV, and contact information for at least three references. The review of applications will commence on September 15, 2025.

Term and remote work

This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length will be based on university need, performance, and/or funding. Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

Background checks and benefits

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, robust retirement plans, and a 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible spouses and children.

EEO and equal opportunity

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.