Description

The Department of Public Relations & Strategic Communication Management in the College of Media & Communication at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, Tenure-Track Assistant Professor to begin September 1, 2027 (official faculty on-duty date is mid-August 2027).

Duty Point

TTU Lubbock, main campus

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Instructions to Applicants:

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Please include the following in your application:

             Curriculum vitae

             Cover letter

             Teaching, research, and service statements

             Evidence of teaching effectiveness

             A sample peer-reviewed journal publication, book chapter, or conference paper

             Other documents directly related to the required qualifications

Candidates invited to first-round virtual interviews will be asked to provide the names of three references. References will not be contacted without notifying the candidate.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Applications must be received by

09/28/2026

Requirements

Required Qualifications

             A Ph.D. in public relations or a closely related communication field. Applicants who are ABD must complete their degree before the official start date.

             Professional experience in public relations or a closely related strategic communication field.

             Evidence of acceptance of conference papers or peer-reviewed publications in public relations journals or journals in a closely related discipline.

             A record of successful teaching as the instructor of record for university-level courses in public relations or courses in a closely related field in strategic communication.

Preferred Qualifications

In addition to the required qualifications, individuals with the following preferred qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply:

             At least three years of professional experience in public relations or a closely related strategic communication field.

             Experience teaching across a variety of modalities (face-to-face, online, hybrid).

             A record of high-quality, peer-reviewed research in public relations or a closely related field. We are particularly interested in applicants who focus on science or health communication within the public relations discipline.

             A record of seeking and securing external research funding.

             Experience mentoring graduate students.

             A record of community-engaged scholarship and outreach.