Assistant Professor of Public Relations Job at New River Community College in Ne

[C25-094] Assistant Professor of Public Relations Department of Communication Central Connecticut State University invites applications to join the Communication department as a full‑time, tenure‑track Assistant Professor of Public Relations beginning August 2026. We seek applicants who have an academic and/or professional background in the broad field of Strategic Communication, are interested in integrating new technologies and/or AI into existing Strategic Communication courses, and are able to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Public Relations/Promotions, Public Relations Strategies and Tactics, Social Influence, and Communication Campaigns. The successful candidate will also be able to develop courses in a related area of interest (e.g., Political Communication, Sports Communication, Environmental Communication). As we celebrate over 175 years of academic excellence and innovation, we invite you to be a part of our mission at Central Connecticut State University. Explore the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our students and the broader community — please visit CCSU to learn more. About the Carol A. Ammon College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences and Communication Department The Carol A. Ammon College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences (CLASS) prepares students for a complex and interdependent world as engaged and thoughtful global citizens. Through learning in the liberal arts tradition, we challenge students to be critical, creative thinkers; accurate, effective communicators; and knowledgeable members of society. Our graduates are innovative, intellectually curious, well‑read, and prepared for professional lives or further specialized study. We achieve these goals through excellence in teaching; faculty and student scholarship; research and creative activity; and community engagement. The Department of Communication is home to a Bachelor of Arts degree in Media Studies and Strategic Communication, as well as a Master of Science in Strategic Communication. The Strategic Communication Bachelor of Arts has two concentrations: Public Relations/Promotions, and Organizational Communication. Position Profile The successful candidate will provide exemplary undergraduate and graduate teaching in the areas of public relations, strategic communication, and related fields. Responsibilities include: developing new courses, integrating technology and AI into curriculum, advising students, participating in departmental service, and engaging in scholarly activity that supports the departmental mission. Applicant Evaluative Criteria Education: All applicants must possess a Ph.D. or equivalent in Communication or a related field (ABD candidates will be considered if they provide evidence of anticipated completion of doctorate by May 31 2026). Ideal Candidate Evidence of professional experience in public relations, marketing communication, social marketing, advertising, promotions, or a related area. Teaching experience in public relations, persuasion/social influence, communication campaigns, or related areas. Research experience in public relations, persuasion/social influence, communication campaigns, or a related area. How to Apply Submit the following documents electronically by February 2, 2026 : Letter of interest addressing the qualifications for this position; current resume; names of three current professional references with title, email addresses, and telephone numbers; recent teaching evaluations. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. E‑mailed and mailed applications will not be accepted. Please redact any personally identifiable information (i.e., Social Security Number, date of birth, marital status, country of origin) from any documents submitted. Central is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas at this time. Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. Inquiries may be sent to Chris Pudlinski, Search Committee Chair, at 860‑832‑2701 or Pudlinski@ccsu.edu. Compensation and Employee Benefits In accordance with the Connecticut State University American Association of University Professors (AAUP) Collective Bargaining Union Contract, compensation for this position is at the rank of Assistant Professor for 2024–2025. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Fringe benefits include: Paid personal leave and sick leave accruals Medical, dental, and prescription plans Group life insurance Retirement and retiree health care Tuition waiver for employee and eligible dependents at any of the Connecticut State Universities (Central, Eastern, Southern, or Western) Deferred Retirement Contribution plans Dependent Care Assistance Medical Flexible Spending Accounts Long‑term and short‑term disability insurance plans For more detailed information, please visit CCSU Human Resources. As an affirmative action employer, Central Connecticut State University actively seeks and encourages applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. #J-18808-Ljbffr In Summary: Central Connecticut State University invites applications to join the Communication department as a full‑time, tenure‑track Assistant Professor of Public Relations beginning August 2026 . Successful candidate will provide exemplary undergraduate and graduate teaching in the areas of public relations, strategic communication, and related fields . Responsibilities include developing new courses, integrating technology and AI into curriculum . En Español: [C25-094] Profesor asistente de Relaciones Públicas del Departamento de Comunicación Central Connecticut State University invita a las solicitudes para unirse al departamento de comunicación como profesor adjunto de relaciones públicas a tiempo completo y en ejercicio desde agosto 2026. Buscamos solicitantes que tengan antecedentes académicos o profesionales en el amplio campo de la comunicación estratégica, estén interesados en integrar nuevas tecnologías y/o IA en los cursos existentes de comunicaciones estratégicas, y sean capaces de enseñar cursos de pregrado y posgrado en Relaciones Pública / Promociones, Estrategias y tácticas de relación pública, Influencia Social y campañas de comunicación. El candidato exitoso también podrá desarrollar cursos en una área relacionada de interés (por ejemplo, comunicación política, comunicación deportiva, comunicación ambiental). A través del aprendizaje en la tradición de las artes liberales, desafiamos a los estudiantes a ser pensadores críticos, creativos; comunicadores precisos y efectivos; y miembros conocedores de la sociedad. Nuestros graduados son innovadores, intelectualmente curiosos, bien leídos y preparados para una vida profesional o un estudio especializado adicional. Logramos estos objetivos mediante la excelencia en la enseñanza; profesores y becas estudiantiles; investigación y actividad creativa; y compromiso comunitario. El Departamento de Comunicación es el hogar de una licenciatura en estudios de medios y comunicación estratégica, así como una Maestría en Ciencias en Comunicación Estratégica. La Licenciatura en Comunicaciones Estratégicas tiene dos concentraciones: Relaciones Públicas/Promociones y Comunicación Organizacional. O equivalente en Comunicación o un campo relacionado (se considerará a los candidatos de ABD si proporcionan evidencia de la finalización anticipada del doctorado antes del 31 de mayo de 2026). Indicación ideal de experiencia profesional en relaciones públicas, comunicación de marketing, mercadeo social, publicidad, promociones u otro área relacionada. Experiencia docente en Relaciones Públicas, persuasión/influencias sociales, campañas de comunicación o áreas relacionadas. Los solicitantes deben estar autorizados para trabajar en los Estados Unidos a tiempo completo. Las consultas pueden ser enviadas a Chris Pudlinski, presidente del Comité de búsqueda, al 860-832-2701 o pudlinski@ccsu.edu. Compensación y Beneficios para empleados De acuerdo con el contrato colectivo de negociación de la Asociación Americana de Profesores Universitarios de la Universidad Estatal de Connecticut (AAUP), la compensación por este puesto está en el rango de profesor asistente para 20242025. El salario es proporcional a su educación y experiencia.