Assistant Professor

Assistant Professor

Posting Number F2745P

Working Title Assistant Professor

Department Grady-Advertising & PR

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Posting Type External Retirement Plan

Employment Type

Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Under utilization Advertised Salary Anticipated Start Date 08/01/2027 Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings) Job Posting Date 06/15/2026 Job Closing Date Open until filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

Location of Vacancy Athens Area

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Classification Title Assistant Professor

FLSA

Faculty Rank Assistant Professor

Contract Type Academic (9 mo.)

Tenure Status Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications Terminal degree in the discipline.

Position Summary Assistant Professor position in the Advertising & PR department of Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication to teach a range of undergraduate and graduate courses across our curriculum, such as PR Ethics, Diversity and Leadership, PR Management, PR Campaigns, Integrated (Ad & PR) Campaigns, Intro to Public Relations, and PR Foundations. Mentoring graduate students is expected.

Additional Requirements Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies The ideal candidate must have a strong record of teaching and research in public relations.

Physical Demands Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?

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