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Job Description :

Bring Your Talent and Research Skills to a Winning Team !

Join the faculty of a Forbes’ top 5 U.S. public university at an exciting time of growth and opportunity. The Department of Public Relations at the University of Florida’s College of Journalism and Communications invites applications for a nine-month tenure track appointment at the assistant professor level. Applicants must already have or will have earned a doctorate in public relations, communication, or a related field before starting work in August 6. In the Department of Public Relations, faculty, students, staff, alumni, and professionals work together to continually improve our program. As a result, our graduates go on to be future leaders, change makers, scholars, writers, and critical thinkers who make us proud. Our talented and engaged students from a variety of backgrounds need you to bring your skills, experience, and wisdom to our classrooms.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the Public Relations Department. The faculty member will teach and supervise graduate students. Candidates will mentor undergraduate and graduate students, engage in governance and other service activities, and demonstrate interest in contributing to online education and the internationalization of college and university. The candidate will also be expected to conduct scholarly research.

About the University of Florida

is a member of the Association of American Universities. In 4-5, UF faculty generated 1.3 billion in research expenditures. The University of Florida offers a competitive salary commensurate with similar positions and includes a full benefits package. To view the university’s Total Reward benefit package, please click here : .

About UF’s College of Journalism and Communications

The College of Journalism and Communications is recognized as a national leader in communication scholarship and professional skills development. Be part of an ambitious, progressive, and collaborative program at one of the top public research universities in the United States.

Accredited by ACEJMC, the college has earned its reputation for excellence over the last half century on the strength of its programs, faculty, students, and alumni; the stories they tell; and the difference they make around the world. Our full-time faculty members supported by staff members and about part-time instructors serve in four academic departments : Advertising, Journalism, Public Relations and Media Production, Management and Technology. We enroll about 2, undergraduates both in-person and online. More than graduate students are earning master’s and doctoral degrees.

The is one of the top programs in the country, with tenure-track faculty members, one endowed chair in public interest communications, and six professional faculty, for a total of faculty members. It currently serves over undergraduate majors, more than master’s students, and Ph.D. students. The Department consistently is ranked among the top three public relations programs in the United States and enjoys an excellent international reputation. Visit the for more information about the department.

The City of Gainesville

, home to Florida's largest and oldest university, which makes it one of the state's centers of education, medicine, cultural events, and athletics. Gainesville is one of the most attractive cities in Florida. The city is in a central location to both coasts, providing easy access within a day’s drive to beaches, nature preserves, and water-based activities.

Expected Salary :

Commensurate with education and experience.

Required Qualifications :

• Candidates must possess an earned Ph.D. in public relations, communication or other relevant field by August 6 and a record of original scholarly research.

Preferred :