Assistant Professor - Advertising and Public Relations

Company: Marshall University
Location: Huntington
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description The W. Page Pitt School of Journalism & Mass Communications at Marshall University invites applications for a nine-month tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Advertising & Public Relations beginning in August 2026. The ideal candidate will have a background emphasizing public relations and/or strategic communications. We seek a committed and innovative educator-scholar who will contribute to the growth of our Advertising & Public Relations program, mentor students, and engage in meaningful scholarly and professional activity as well as service. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses, including AD & PR Campaign Management, AD & PR and Continuity Writing, Public Relations Planning, Research Analytics, and Public Relations Case Studies, which prepare students for professional careers in advertising and public relations, as well as School of Journalism and Mass Communications core courses. In addition, the new faculty member will actively serve as faculty adviser for the Marshall University Public Relations Student Society of America ( PRSSA ) chapter. They will also assist in advising Collective 37, the Marshall University student-run communications agency, a collaborative project between the School of Journalism & Mass Communications and the School of Art & Design. The person in this role will be expected to advise and mentor students on academic/professional development and internships, contribute to curriculum assessment and development, work collaboratively with colleagues, and participate in school, college, and university service activities and community initiatives. Moreover, the successful candidate will engage in scholarly and professional activity related to the field of public relations and/or strategic communications commensurate with Marshall University’s classification as an R2 institution. The school also seeks candidates who will contribute to the University’s general education curriculum and its emphasis on using high-impact teaching practices, particularly those affiliated with one (or more) of the institution’s pedagogical initiatives (e.g., Community-based Learning, Critical Thinking, First Year Seminar, Writing Across Curriculum, etc.). Additionally, the ideal candidate will contribute to the College’s support of interdisciplinary programs of study. About the School The W. Page Pitt School of Journalism & Mass Communications, part of Marshall University’s College of Arts & Media, provides a student-focused education that combines academic rigor with hands-on professional and experiential learning. Our programs prepare students for careers in journalism, advertising, public relations, media production, and related communications fields.

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