Assistant Teaching Faculty, Public Relations

Job Description

The Department of Strategic Communication invites applications for a Teaching faculty position in Public Relations with an emphasis on the use of strategic research to inform messaging and campaigns, especially in utilization of emerging AI tools and practices. The ideal candidate would bring professional experience and current industry expertise in public relations. Although this role is primarily focused on public relations, the faculty member would contribute to the broader Department of Strategic Communication, which includes the major in Advertising as well as an MA in Strategic Communication & Media.

• Teach applied audience research, generative AI, and campaign design courses.
• Actively contribute to the Department of Strategic Communication through essential service activities such as participating in admissions open houses, assisting with departmental events, and supporting extracurricular initiatives including PRSSA, the Advertising Club, and Hawk Communications (student‑led public relations agency).
• Provide academic advising to guide students in course selection and degree planning.
• Play a vital role in fostering student success, strengthening departmental visibility, and enhancing the overall educational experience for Strategic Communication majors.

• Required:
  • Bachelor’s degree in communication, public relations, or a related field.
  • Professional work experience in public relations.
  • Ability to teach the dynamic shifts in the public relations industry, including the applications of empirical research and emerging digital tools and techniques.
• Preferred:
  • Master’s degree in communication, public relations, or a related field.
  • Experience teaching public relations or strategic communications.
  • Active industry contacts who can be engaged to meet our students.

• Salary Range: $67,027.48 – $92,581.50 Annually
• May be eligible for comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance. For further details, visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Montclair State University values access and educational excellence. We are committed to an environment of diverse perspectives which ensures that graduates will be civically engaged, committed to democracy, and prepared to thrive as global citizens. We foster a community that promotes varied experiences and voices. We seek applicants who will contribute diverse ideas and perspectives and who value an environment that promotes educational growth and advancement for all.

Montclair State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution with a strong commitment to diversity.

Montclair State is required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex or gender, and does not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities. The requirement to not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities extends to admission and employment.

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