Sandra R Frazier Professor of the Practice of Public Relations College of Communication Boston University

1 week ago


Boston, United States Boston University Full time

The Department of Mass Communication, Advertising and Public Relations at Boston University seeks to hire an internationally recognized leader and accomplished public relations professional to serve as the Sandra R. Frazier Professor of the Practice of Public Relations.

Our university community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration, and upholds freedom of expression.

Established in 1947, the College of Communication (COM) at Boston University has three departments: Mass Communication, Advertising and Public Relations; Journalism, and Film and Television. COM’s student population exceeds 2,200 in its B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. programs. COM integrates a strong liberal arts core with a focus on preparing students for careers as communications professionals. The faculty represents a blend of award-winning scholars and award-winning practitioners. BU enjoys an international reputation and is a major R1 and AAU institution. Located in the “hub of education” and a major media market, Boston University’s College of Communication offers prospective faculty members a wealth of opportunities for collaborative efforts in academic professional spheres.

Required Skills

The successful candidate should have significant leadership experience in public relations practice and a strong international reputation as a public relations practitioner. We seek a forward-thinking colleague who has demonstrated engagement in the profession through active participation in and leadership of associations such as the Arthur W. Page Society, Page Up, Institute for Public Relations, Public Relations Society of America, International Public Relations Association, or any other national or international public relations associations, and will help lead our public relations degree programs into the future. Candidates for this position should have the capacity to teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses in BU’s Public Relations degree programs especially our business fundamentals and strategic management courses. In addition to teaching, this role will include mentoring students to achieve their educational and professional goals, and conducting service for the College of Communication and Boston University through participation in various committees.

DO NOT APPLY THROUGH THE BOSTON UNIVERSITY HR WEBSITE.

Interested applicants should provide a curriculum vitae, letter of interest outlining their research focus areas and teaching interests, and the names, titles and email addresses of three references.

Review of applicants will begin on October 1, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants may be sent via surface mail or, preferably by email (as a PDF document) to:

Laura Cafasso
mcadvpr@bu.edu
Administrator
Department of Mass Communication, Advertising and Public Relations
College of Communication
Boston University
640 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215

BU conducts a background check on all final candidates for certain faculty and staff positions. The background check includes contacting the final candidate’s current and previous employer(s) to ask whether, in the last seven years, there has been a substantiated finding of misconduct violating that employer’s applicable sexual misconduct policies. To implement this process, the University requires a final candidate to complete and sign the form entitled “Authorization to Release Information” after execution of an offer letter.

_We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. _

Required Experience



Qualifications:
The successful candidate should have significant leadership experience in public relations practice and a strong international reputation as a public relations practitioner. We seek a forward-thinking colleague who has demonstrated engagement in the profession through active participation in and leadership of associations such as the Arthur W. Page Society, Page Up, Institute for Public Relations, Public Relations Society of America, International Public Relations Association, or any other national or international public relations associations, and will help lead our public relations degree programs into the future. Candidates for this position should have the capacity to teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses in BU’s Public Relations degree programs especially our business fundamentals and strategic management courses. In addition to teaching, this role will include mentoring students to achieve their educational and professional goals, and conducting service for the College of Communication and Boston University through participation in various committees.

DO NOT APPLY THROUGH THE BOSTON UNIVERSITY HR WEBSITE.

Interested applicants should provide a curriculum vitae, letter of interest outlining their research focus areas and teaching interests, and the names, titles and email addresses of three references.

Review of applicants will begin on October 1, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants may be sent via surface mail or, preferably by email (as a PDF document) to:

Laura Cafasso
mcadvpr@bu.edu
Administrator
Department of Mass Communication, Advertising and Public Relations
College of Communication
Boston University
640 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215

BU conducts a background check on all final candidates for certain faculty and staff positions. The background check includes contacting the final candidate’s current and previous employer(s) to ask whether, in the last seven years, there has been a substantiated finding of misconduct violating that employer’s applicable sexual misconduct policies. To implement this process, the University requires a final candidate to complete and sign the form entitled “Authorization to Release Information” after execution of an offer letter.

_We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. _





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