Fresno State Library
Advertising/Public Relations OR Broadcast and Digital Journalism Assistant Profe
Fresno State Library, Fresno, California, United States, 93650
Position Overview
California State University, Fresno invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Advertising/Public Relations OR Broadcast and Digital Journalism. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in advertising and public relations OR broadcast and digital journalism, advise students, conduct scholarly research and creative works, and participate in service-related activities.
Faculty typically teach 12 WTUs per semester. The current faculty contract provides for a course release each semester for the faculty member’s first two years, and faculty may apply for assigned time course reductions to support scholarly/creative work. The successful candidate will conduct independent research/creative activities; serve on department, college, and university committees; engage in community service; and attend Media, Communications and Journalism events. Specific assignments are dependent on the department’s needs and the candidate’s background.
Responsibilities
Teach undergraduate courses in Advertising/Public Relations or Broadcast and Digital Journalism.
Advise students and conduct scholarly research and creative works.
Participate in service-related activities, including committee service and community outreach.
Required Education
Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Advertising or a closely related discipline.
M.A. in Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations or Advertising or a closely related discipline, AND five years of professional experience in a related field.
Applicants nearing completion of a Ph.D. may be considered; however, the degree must be completed by August 1, 2026.
Required Experience
Professional experience in advertising, public relations, broadcast journalism or digital journalism.
Demonstrated excellence in teaching advertising, public relations, broadcast journalism or digital journalism at the university level.
Evidence of active scholarship, creative and/or professional activities.
Ability to demonstrate excellence in teaching and a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and student success.
Minimum of one year of university or college-level teaching experience. Teaching assistantship will be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Advertising or a closely related discipline.
A demonstrated teaching and/or research background in artificial intelligence, digital communication, statistics, and/or data analytics or a demonstrated teaching or professional background in data journalism, sports journalism, multimedia journalism, investigative reporting and/or broadcast and digital news production.
Specialization in a specific Advertising/Public Relations discipline (e.g., agriculture, healthcare, government, education, nonprofit) or a specific journalism discipline (e.g., agriculture, healthcare, investigative, multimedia, sports).
Evidence of or demonstrated potential for an active research agenda and publication in the field of Advertising/Public Relations or evidence of demonstrated potential for an active creative works or research agenda in broadcast and/or digital journalism.
Application Procedure To ensure full consideration, applicants should submit all application materials by February 25, 2026. Review of applications will begin on January 26, 2026. All positions automatically close on March 31, 2026. Note: All positions at Fresno State are subject to funding availability.
Apply online at: https://careers.fresnostate.edu/
Attach the Following
Letter of interest or cover letter specifically addressing all areas of required experience and preferred qualifications, your interests in teaching Fresno State students and a description of your research/creative activities.
Current curriculum vitae.
List of four professional/academic references with their contact information.
A representative example of your scholarship/creative/professional work through an online link. If the work is from a collaboration, state your specific role in its creation.
Samples of student work through an online link.
A statement of teaching philosophy.
Committee Information Search Chair: Professor Faith Sidlow Department of Media, Communications and Journalism College of Arts and Humanities Email: fmsidlow@csufresno.edu Phone: 559-278-4868
About the Department The Department of Media, Communications and Journalism serves more than 350 undergraduate students and offers a B.A. degree in Mass Communication and Journalism with three options: Advertising and Public Relations, Broadcast and Digital Journalism (BDJ) and Film and Media Arts (FMA). Students and faculty are involved in a variety of media operations, clubs and activities including a student‑run public relations firm (TALK), the Paul D. Adams Chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA), the American Advertising Federation’s National Student Advertising Competition, Fresno State Focus TV newscast, Focus on Sports TV sportscast, The Collegian student‑run newspaper and digital news site, KFSR Public Radio, FSR Underground student webcast, multimedia and television production services, and the Fresno State chapter of the Radio and Television Digital News Association (RTDNA). In addition to the campus newspaper and radio station, media facilities include an HD television studio.
About Fresno State California State University, Fresno is an engaged university focused on broadening students’ intellectual horizons, fostering lifelong learning skills, and developing the leaders of tomorrow. Fresno State is a Hispanic‑Serving Institution (HSI), an Asian American/Native American/Pacific Islander‑Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and has been designated to the Community Engagement Classification by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
EEO Statement California State University, Fresno is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer consistent with CSU’s nondiscrimination policy, as well as state and federal law. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status. Fresno State’s commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring, and retention. We are proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
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Faculty typically teach 12 WTUs per semester. The current faculty contract provides for a course release each semester for the faculty member’s first two years, and faculty may apply for assigned time course reductions to support scholarly/creative work. The successful candidate will conduct independent research/creative activities; serve on department, college, and university committees; engage in community service; and attend Media, Communications and Journalism events. Specific assignments are dependent on the department’s needs and the candidate’s background.
Responsibilities
Teach undergraduate courses in Advertising/Public Relations or Broadcast and Digital Journalism.
Advise students and conduct scholarly research and creative works.
Participate in service-related activities, including committee service and community outreach.
Required Education
Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Advertising or a closely related discipline.
M.A. in Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations or Advertising or a closely related discipline, AND five years of professional experience in a related field.
Applicants nearing completion of a Ph.D. may be considered; however, the degree must be completed by August 1, 2026.
Required Experience
Professional experience in advertising, public relations, broadcast journalism or digital journalism.
Demonstrated excellence in teaching advertising, public relations, broadcast journalism or digital journalism at the university level.
Evidence of active scholarship, creative and/or professional activities.
Ability to demonstrate excellence in teaching and a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and student success.
Minimum of one year of university or college-level teaching experience. Teaching assistantship will be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Advertising or a closely related discipline.
A demonstrated teaching and/or research background in artificial intelligence, digital communication, statistics, and/or data analytics or a demonstrated teaching or professional background in data journalism, sports journalism, multimedia journalism, investigative reporting and/or broadcast and digital news production.
Specialization in a specific Advertising/Public Relations discipline (e.g., agriculture, healthcare, government, education, nonprofit) or a specific journalism discipline (e.g., agriculture, healthcare, investigative, multimedia, sports).
Evidence of or demonstrated potential for an active research agenda and publication in the field of Advertising/Public Relations or evidence of demonstrated potential for an active creative works or research agenda in broadcast and/or digital journalism.
Application Procedure To ensure full consideration, applicants should submit all application materials by February 25, 2026. Review of applications will begin on January 26, 2026. All positions automatically close on March 31, 2026. Note: All positions at Fresno State are subject to funding availability.
Apply online at: https://careers.fresnostate.edu/
Attach the Following
Letter of interest or cover letter specifically addressing all areas of required experience and preferred qualifications, your interests in teaching Fresno State students and a description of your research/creative activities.
Current curriculum vitae.
List of four professional/academic references with their contact information.
A representative example of your scholarship/creative/professional work through an online link. If the work is from a collaboration, state your specific role in its creation.
Samples of student work through an online link.
A statement of teaching philosophy.
Committee Information Search Chair: Professor Faith Sidlow Department of Media, Communications and Journalism College of Arts and Humanities Email: fmsidlow@csufresno.edu Phone: 559-278-4868
About the Department The Department of Media, Communications and Journalism serves more than 350 undergraduate students and offers a B.A. degree in Mass Communication and Journalism with three options: Advertising and Public Relations, Broadcast and Digital Journalism (BDJ) and Film and Media Arts (FMA). Students and faculty are involved in a variety of media operations, clubs and activities including a student‑run public relations firm (TALK), the Paul D. Adams Chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA), the American Advertising Federation’s National Student Advertising Competition, Fresno State Focus TV newscast, Focus on Sports TV sportscast, The Collegian student‑run newspaper and digital news site, KFSR Public Radio, FSR Underground student webcast, multimedia and television production services, and the Fresno State chapter of the Radio and Television Digital News Association (RTDNA). In addition to the campus newspaper and radio station, media facilities include an HD television studio.
About Fresno State California State University, Fresno is an engaged university focused on broadening students’ intellectual horizons, fostering lifelong learning skills, and developing the leaders of tomorrow. Fresno State is a Hispanic‑Serving Institution (HSI), an Asian American/Native American/Pacific Islander‑Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and has been designated to the Community Engagement Classification by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
EEO Statement California State University, Fresno is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer consistent with CSU’s nondiscrimination policy, as well as state and federal law. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status. Fresno State’s commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring, and retention. We are proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
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