Assistant Professor of Journalism (Public Relations) Tenure - Track Position

Franklin College’s award-winning Pulliam School of Journalism seeks a superb educator, communicator and mentor to join the faculty, teaching primarily public relations courses, at the rank of assistant professor. The ideal candidate will be a team player with experience both as a communications professional and classroom teacher who is eager to help shape and deliver a rigorous curriculum that will prepare students to meet the demands of this challenging and opportunity-filled age. The successful applicant will be an innovative thinker who welcomes collaboration with both colleagues and students and is willing to work hard to develop and foster external partnerships that expand educational and career opportunities for students. A master’s degree is required and a doctorate is preferred. This is a full-time, tenure-track position that includes four courses each semester with an additional course offered every third Immersive Term (January), academic advising with students, committee work, and other service to the College. This position is part of a college-wide cluster of searches designed to increase curricular coverage of areas related to diversity and inclusion, as well as to promote inclusive teaching strategies across the campus. We are specifically interested in applications from candidates whose intellectual and pedagogical expertise or experience engages power, privilege, and social justice. Franklin College provides a strong, active, and tailored liberal arts education through small class sizes and intentional relationships between students and their faculty mentors. Located about 20 miles from downtown Indianapolis, we support purposeful and practical academic experiences in and out of the classroom that leverage this location as students pursue personal, intellectual, and professional growth. Please see www.FranklinCollege.edu for more details.