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Assistant Professor of Public Relations

California State University, Fullerton  ·  Public Relations  ·  Fullerton, CA
Assistant ProfessorPublic Relations

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Go to... PTOC Assistant Professor of Public Relations Apply now Job no: 559323 Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track Location: Fullerton Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty - Communications/Journalism Department of Communications College of Communications Assistant Professor of Public RelationsFall 2027The Department of Communications

at California State University, Fullerton, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in public relations, with an appointment beginning in August 2027. This is your opportunity to bring your passion and expertise to a dynamic, future-oriented faculty where you will directly impact nearly 1,500 diverse students across our premier mass communications programs. Situated in the second-largest

media market in the United States, CSUF offers an unparalleled ecosystem for collaboration and innovation—complete with state-of-the-art laboratory facilities, an elite internship center, award-winning student media, and our signature annual COMM Week. If you are eager to lead impactful scholarship, mentor driven storytellers, and thrive within a deeply supportive academic community, we welcome your application to

join us in shaping the future of public relations. PositionAt CSUF, our communications faculty are passionate teacher-scholars who bring creative discovery to life in our classrooms, labs, and studios. We’re looking for a collaborative colleague to teach a variety of public relations courses—from PR writing and ethics to our senior capstones—and potentially co-lead PRactical ADvantage, our student-run agency. In this

role, you will mentor students, advise them on their career paths, and help shape the future of our department and university communities. As a tenure-track faculty member, you will maintain an active research agenda, producing impactful scholarship or creative work in public relations, strategic communications, or related mass communication disciplines aligned with tenure requirements. We seek a colleague who is

eager to fully engage in the life and ongoing development of our department—whether through student mentorship, committee service, or collaboration within the broader university and professional communities. To support our diverse student body, candidates should also expect to teach evening and graduate-level courses occasionally. Required Qualifications Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in mass communications,

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