Adjunct Faculty, Public Relations - Roger Williams University, Bristol, Rhode Island

The Department of Media + Design + Communication at the Feinstein School of Humanities, Arts and Education at Roger Williams University invites applications for adjunct faculty to teach Public Relations at its Bristol campus location effective Fall 2024.

We seek educators interested in supporting their own well-being and the well-being of their students within a collegial environment and welcome applications from candidates that represent non-traditional diverse practices, cultures, environments, and skills.

Responsibilities include:

1. Teaching undergraduate courses in Public Relations Techniques and/or Event Management & Planning.
2. Extending learning beyond the campus classroom to connect students with community partners in experiential educational opportunities.
3. Commitment to our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in pedagogy and community engagement.

The Public Relations Techniques course introduces students to the various skills and techniques employed by public relations professionals, including writing for public relations, media relations, special events, and crisis management. Students get hands-on experience understanding the uses of, and preparing copy for, news releases, news kits, advertisements, collateral materials, annual reports, speeches, audio/visual scripts and Public Service Announcements.

Event Management & Planning is an experiential course where students gain hands-on practice planning and managing special events, the factors that go into planning them, and the expectations of participants.

We seek candidates who have demonstrated pedagogical expertise in undergraduate education. Successful candidates will hold a terminal degree and will have at least two years of college-level teaching experience in Public Relations. A PhD or ABD is preferred. Applicants who hold a Master's degree and a substantial record of professional accomplishment in the field are encouraged to apply.

Availability to teach late afternoon and evening is preferred, but not required.

The University seeks candidates who, through their work and life experiences, service to the community, teaching, or professional practice can contribute to our diversity, inclusivity, and equity goals.

A Public Relations B.A. degree at Roger Williams University provides students with an outstanding education within the structure of a liberal arts university. The Department of Media + Design + Communication offers majors in Communication and Media Studies, Graphic Design Communication, Journalism, Public Relations and a minor in Film Studies.

At the University's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be accepted where the candidate can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the University, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Roger Williams University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workforce. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable state and federal law. For information on our Non-discrimination policy, visit here.

RWU prohibits all forms of discrimination on the basis of sex in its education programs and activities and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) and its implementing regulations not to discriminate in such a manner. Complaints of Title IX sexual harassment should be reported to the Title IX Coordinator at the contact information listed below. Details regarding the formal complaint process can be found here: Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures. All complaints of sexual harassment will be taken seriously and responded to promptly. TITLE IX COORDINATOR: Dr. Jen Stanley, 1 Old Ferry Road, Bristol, RI 02809 / Phone Number: (401) 254-3123 /Email Address: jstanley@rwu.edu

Salaries for new hires at Roger Williams University usually fall between the minimum and midpoint salary ranges.

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