Assistant Professor/Tenure-Track/Public Relations

Eastern Illinois University • Charleston, IL • 1w ago

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School of Communication and Journalism - Position Announcement Assistant Professor/Tenure-Track/Public Relations

The Communication Studies Division within the School of Communication and Journalism at Eastern Illinois University seeks a qualified individual for a full-time (9 months), tenure-track assistant professorship in public relations. The successful candidate will primarily teach classes in the core curriculum of the B.A. in Public Relations as well as graduate classes in the schools graduate programs. The candidate will also be expected to teach undergraduate classes in the undergraduate communication studies program based on expertise and departmental need.

Opportunities for summer employment exist for candidates with an interest in teaching online. Departmental committee and service assignments, research/creative activities, and professionally related service are expected.

Minimum requirements

Masters in Communication or related at time of hire.

Job Duties

Teach classes for the School of Communication & Journalism consistent with the load requirements outlined in the Unit A contract.

Undergraduate courses in the core curriculum of the B.A. in Public Relations

Graduate courses in the Communication Studies graduate program

Undergraduate courses in the undergraduate communication studies program

Online courses at both the undergraduate and graduate level.

Conduct research and creative activities with high relevance to communication studies and public relations with the potential to lead to publications with reputable academic journals and/or presses

Develop new courses connected to area of expertise such as social media analytics

Lead students in high-impact learning opportunities

Participate in departmental committees and complete other departmental service assignments

Engage in university related service on committees across EIU and Professional/Disciplinary related service

Participate in the advising of student organizations and teams (such as PRSSA & The Agency)

Contribute to the growth of the Public Relations major by participating in student recruitment activities.

Salary: \$64,800-\$69,300

Benefits Overview

Eastern Illinois University offers an excellent benefit package designed to support our employees well-being and career goals.

This position is eligible for the following benefits:

Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Competitive employee insurance premiums with flexible plan options.

Vision Insurance: Vision coverage is included with medical at no cost.

Dental Insurance: Dental plans available to meet your needs.

Retirement Benefits: Participation in the State University Retirement System, which includes medical insurance benefits upon retirement.

Tuition Waivers: Opportunities to pursue educational goals through tuition waivers for employees and dependent children.

Generous Paid Time Off: Up to 12 paid holidays annually, plus earned vacation and sick time.

For more information on our employee benefit programs, please visit EIU Employee Benefits webpage.

Application

A complete application will include a letter of application, current CV, transcripts (official copy required for appointment), teaching portfolio (sample syllabi, teaching evaluations, teaching

[]{#_Hlk206078615}philosophy), a sample of scholarly writing, and the names and contact information of three professional references. Send application materials to Interfolio at: https://apply.interfolio.com/172166. Review of applications will begin on Oct.1, 2025 and will continue until interviews are scheduled. For questions regarding this search, please contact Search Committee Chair Dr. Claudia Janssen Danyi at .

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