What are the responsibilities and job description for the Robertson School - Public Relations position at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)?
Mission or Goal of Unit: The mission of the College of Humanities and Sciences is to serve as the intellectual heart and soul of our institution and wider community. The College of Humanities and Sciences:
As the intellectual lifeblood of VCU and our community, the College of Humanities and Sciences seeks to inspire our students to explore their passions and dreams as individuals and provide the context to understand their place in the world and connections with others—locally, globally and throughout time. Most importantly, our educational and research environment addresses an array of technological, health-related and societal problems, as well as providing profound insights and reflections of what it means to be human and humane.. Chief Purpose of this position: The Robertson School of Communication at
Virginia Commonwealth University invites applications for a full-time,
tenure-eligible faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in
Fall 2025. Candidates will have a PhD in public relations
or a related field and an academic scholarship track record. The successful
candidate will have a scholarship focus in AI and the media and will have
demonstrated a commitment to innovative developments in the business of public
relations. Position Responsibilities: This new faculty member will primarily teach
undergraduate public relations courses and graduate courses in our master’s
program. The successful candidate will have a research focus in AI and the
media and a research agenda and activities that lead to publications in
refereed journals, books and conference presentations and other scholarly
pursuits. They will be expected to work directly with our developing AI and
Media Lab initiative as a lead researcher in this initiative and point of
contact for research-related concerns. Required Qualifications: Candidates must have: (1) a Ph.D. degree in
public relations or in a related field; (2) an academic scholarship track
record and a strong interest in AI in media; (3) a proven track record of
inspiring, guiding and mentoring others to reach their full potential; and (4)
high expectations for students. Successful college teaching experience is
highly preferred. Preferred Qualifications: Preferred candidates will have a successful record
of working with diverse and underserved populations and a demonstrated
potential to do so at Virginia Commonwealth University. Please submit the following: (1) A letter of application; (2) A current curriculum vitae including the
names and contact information of three references; (3) A statement on
Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (see
https://provost.vcu.edu/faculty/prospective/ for details); and (4) One PDF file
or links to three non-returnable samples of teaching materials along with your
teaching evaluations from the last two years, and three non-returnable samples
of scholarly work related to AI. Review of applicants will begin in mid January.
The position remains open until filled. For additional information, contact Dr.
Baobao Song at bsong@vcu.edu or visit the School’s website at
http://robertson.vcu.edu.
This is an exciting time to be at VCU and a
great opportunity to join our forward-thinking school. VCU is one of the
nation’s premier urban, public research universities. With 28,594 students, it
is one of the largest universities in Virginia. The Robertson School is
accredited by ACEJMC and has approximately 720 students. The School’s focus is
to help students get good media jobs upon graduation. It attracts a diverse
student body, and about 50% of our students are racially and ethnically diverse
and/or members of other diverse groups. The candidate should reflect the
School’s commitment to teaching excellence, community engagement and cultural
diversity.
Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Women, minorities and persons with disabilities
are encouraged to apply.
Required
Documents:
●Cover Letter/Letter of Application
●Curriculum Vitae including three references
●Statement on Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
●Teaching and scholarship materials
Position Type: Teaching & Research Faculty
Full time equivalent: 100
Tenure: Eligible
Rank: Assistant Professor
Months: 9
Department: Robertson School
Contact
Information:
Dr. Baobao Song
bsong@vcu.edu
Position Type: Teaching & Research Faculty
Full time equivalent: 100
Tenure: Tenure Track
Rank: Assistant Professor
Months: 9
Department:
Richard T. Robertson School of Media and Culture
Salary:
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Dr. Baobao Song
Contact Email: bsong@vcu.edu
Contact Phone: 828-2660
