What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant/Associate Professor of Communication-Public Relations/Journalism, Job position at Eastern New Mexico University?
Salary : Depends on Qualifications
Location : Main Campus - Portales, NM
Job Type : Full time permanent
Job Number : 2024-00227
Department : Academic Affairs
Division : College of Fine Arts
Opening Date : 11 / 18 / 2024
Position Overview
Position Summary
Eastern New Mexico University's Department of Communication invites applications for a tenure-track position - Assistant / Associate Professor of Public Relations and Journalism - to begin in August 2025. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence and to publishing and presenting scholarly work. This position requires teaching a variety of introductory and skills-oriented courses in traditional and online journalism and public relations as well as other courses in the major at the undergraduate and graduate levels as needed, which may include public relations and communication general education courses.
For best consideration, submit applications by February 1, 2025. This is a residential position with campus presence expected, including face-to-face teaching on campus, lecture-capture and web platforms.
Requirements
Duties and Responsibilities :
- Teach 12 credit hour load each semester; first-year faculty teach 9 credits.
Expectation for continued scholarship publication and presentation
Advise undergraduate and graduate students.
Advise the "HoundBytes" online magazine.
Maintain appropriate service to the department, college and university, including service on departmental, college and university committees, assisting with the departmental recruitment and retention efforts, and advising undergraduate students.
Minimum Job Requirements :
Record of scholarly activity and / or creative publication in the areas of Journalism, Public Relations, and / or related defined research agenda
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Clear plans for an active research program.
Preferred Qualifications
Record of peer-reviewed publications
Experience in teaching both online and face-to-face courses
Experience working with students, student media, and student organizations.
University-level teaching experience in journalism and public relations
Working Conditions
Physical Demand and Working Conditions :
Essential Functions : (As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, these include the aforementioned duties and responsibilities, job knowledge, skills, and abilities, physical demands and working conditions. This is not necessarily an all-inclusive listing.)
Additional Information
Date Available :
Application Review Date : Open Until Filled
Condition of Employment : Must pass a pre-employment background check.
Electronic Application Instructions : Electronic applications should be submitted through the "Apply" link on the top of this page. Please attach the following required documents to your electronic application.
Required Documents : Letter of interest
Curriculum vitae
Contact information for three references (Blind reference call will be made on applicants who become finalist for the position)
Transcripts (unofficial for application purposes)
ENMU is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Title IX Employer. Eastern New Mexico University is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status in its programs, activities, or employment. People seeking additional information about the University's non-discrimination policy should contact the Affirmative Action Officer at (575) 562-2581. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and / or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the office of human resources at (575) 562-2115. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs, activities, employment and admission, and the University is required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. Part 106 not to discriminate in such a manner. For more information regarding Title IX please click New Mexico is an open records state, therefore ENMU complies with the Inspection of Public Records Act, NMSA 1978, Chapter 14, Article 2, from the Office of the New Mexico Attorney General. Requests for records should be sent to For any other inquires please contact Human Resources at (575) 562-2115 or e-mail
Insurance
Insurance for Eastern New Mexico University is offered through the High coverage and low coverage options are offered for medical and dental insurance so employees can choose the plan that's right for them.
Retirement
Eastern New Mexico University participates with the , , and
The University also offers supplemental retirement plans. 403b and 457b plans are available through , , Roth 403b and 457b plans are also available through
Paid Time Off Faculty will receive 5 personal days a year and 48 hours a semester for sick leave.
Employee Educational Assistance Plan
Eastern New Mexico University offers a tuition waiver for regular employees and retirees. This program waives the tuition for three courses (up to nine credit hours) per semester. Employees' spouses or children may be eligible to use the tuition waiver during any semester that it is not being used by the employee.
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