Assistant Professor of Communication - Public Relations
The University of Texas at Arlington

Posting Number:

F00553P

Assistant Professor of Communication - Public Relations

Communication

Arlington

Faculty

Full-time

Tenure-track

Standard

External and Internal

Exempt

Funding expected to continue

Monthly

Yes

The Department of Communication in the College of Liberal Arts, at the University of Texas at Arlington, invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Public Relations, tenure-track.

A tenure-track faculty member contributes to teaching, research, and service. The teaching load is nominally 5 courses per year but may be adjusted based upon significant research productivity and/or administrative/service duties.

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The successful applicant will be an exceptional educator, active researcher, and collaborative colleague who can contribute significantly to the Department of Communication and its public relations sequence. As a tenure-track faculty member, the individual selected will be expected to conduct publishable research in well-respected academic outlets in fields related to public relations and strategic communication, teach in our academic programs, and provide professional service to the school, campus, and the field.

Earned doctoral degree in communication, public relations, or closely-related field.

• Prior experience working as a public relations professional or strategic communicator.
• Previous teaching experience at the post-secondary level.
• Training or experience in developing public relations and strategic communication campaigns. Previous experience teaching service-learning courses.
• Evidence of the use of experiential learning-based activities.

The Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations at UT Arlington is housed in the Department of Communication in the College of Liberal Arts. It is one of seven sequences offered by the department including, advertising, broadcasting, communication studies, communication technology, journalism, public relations, and philanthropy communication.

The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 "Very High Research Activity" institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times' annual "Best for Vets: Colleges" list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA's $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.

Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100. The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University's compliance with this policy.

The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu.

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09/01/2025

08/07/2024

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To apply applicants should go to https://uta.peopleadmin.com/postings/29210 and submit the following materials:
Required Documents:1. Curriculum Vitae2. Cover Letter explaining the candidate's: interest in UTA; qualifications, especially related to experience in public relations; research projects; teaching experience; and professional service. The letter should also address how the candidate's research, teaching, and service has or would support the success of a diverse student population.3. Contact information for 3 references4. Unofficial Transcripts (required only for candidates for whom their degree is not in the same discipline as the one in which they will teach)5. A substantive writing sample (e.g., dissertation chapter, article/book chapter).
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Questions may be addressed to Shelley Wigley at shelley.wigley@uta.edu.
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