Assistant Teaching Professor in Communications

About the role

Elizabethtown College seeks an Assistant Teaching Professor in Communications – Public Relations (non‑tenure track). This is a full‑time, nine‑month, on‑campus position reporting to the Dean of the School of Public Service, with a preferred start date of August 1, 2027. The Communications program is part of the School of Public Service, whose mission aligns with the college’s motto “Educate for Service.” Approximately 30% of students are first‑generation college students, and the college looks for innovative faculty prepared to support an increasingly diverse student body.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses including Public Relations, PR Writing, Advanced PR, Organizational Communications, Feature Writing, and Senior Capstone.
• Serve as faculty advisor to Jay Firm, the student‑run public relations and strategic communications agency.
• Participate in marketing and recruitment of undergraduate students to the Communications program.
• Advise and mentor students, including advising student research projects.
• Provide service to the program and make significant contributions to college‑wide councils and committees.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in communications, public relations, or a related field with significant professional communications experience.
• Professional experience in public relations or strategic communications is required.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; the college cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in communications or a related field is preferred.
• Previous teaching experience with evidence of a student‑centered approach is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to teach, mentor, and support students from historically under‑represented groups is preferred.
• Interest or experience in sports communications and sports PR is especially encouraged.
• Ability to contribute to departmental and institutional diversity through personal experience, teaching, scholarship, or service is preferred.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to collaboration.
• Ability to engage students using effective teaching strategies.

Schedule

Full‑time, nine‑month academic appointment.