Assistant Professor of Mass Communications: Public Relations/Strategic Communications | Xavier University of Louisiana - Military Veterans

Job Summary: The Department of Mass Communication at Xavier University of Louisiana invites applicants for a tenure track position in Public Relations/Strategic Communication at the assistant professor level beginning August 2025. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in Mass Communication/Journalism or related with a professional background in Public Relations/Strategic Communications and Digital/New Media branding, marketing and content creation. Postdoctoral experience is strongly preferred. The department seeks candidates whose area of concentration is digital branding, marketing, strategic campaigns, and new media strategic communications. Candidates with professional experience, training and content creation skills in public relations/strategic communications for Tech, Digital Companies, Corporate and Biomedical industries are preferred. The position will allow the department to grow its niche area in new and digital media, artificial intelligence , and health communication. The ideal candidate will be able to teach innovative strategic communication courses that incorporates training in digital multimedia content creation, web/app and graphic design, social media marketing and branding and should be able to prepare students to work in corporate strategic communication positions in technical industries, biomedical industries and in major corporations. Duties Teach four classes per semester, primarily in Public Relations/Strategic Communications. Demonstrate an ability and willingness to work collegially. Ability to develop and teach face-to-face as well as hybrid classes. Ability to show enthusiasm and experience in recruiting and mentoring undergraduate research students leading to publications and professional presentations. Ability to contribute to the growth and recruitment of the undergraduate Mass Communication programs. Demonstrate commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population. Participate in service activities for the department, university, and community. The Department of Mass Communication offers all levels of instruction for undergraduates and concentrations in Multimedia, Strategic Communications/Public Relations and Health Communication. The Department also supports an active Student Media program that creates content for news and entertainment across media platforms and for public relations; publishes the Herald newspaper, and the university yearbook and has active student chapters of the NABJ and PRSSA . The department is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and who have demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for disadvantaged students. Minimum Qualifications: PhD in Mass Communication/Journalism or related fields Strong commitment to teaching four classes per semester, primarily in Public Relations/Strategic Communications. Ability to teach all levels of Mass Communication courses. Write and Speak English proficiently. Demonstrate a strong potential for excellence in teaching and mentoring undergraduate students. Ability to develop and teach face-to-face as well as online classes. Commitment to developing an active research program within the area of the Multimedia, Strategic Communications/Public Relations and Health Communication areas. Commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population; and Commitment to the mission of Xavier University of Louisiana. Preferred Qualifications: Advanced Training in Mass Communication/Journalism. Professional Experience in Digital and New Media branding, marketing and strategic communication campaigns. Background in corporate, tech, digital media and biomedical strategic communications. Ability to teach innovative strategic communication courses that incorporates training in digital multimedia content creation, web/app and graphic design, social media marketing and branding. Demonstrate the ability to prepare students to work in corporate strategic communication positions in technical industries, biomedical industries and in major corporations. Successful experience teaching undergraduate courses to a diverse student body. Experience recruiting undergraduate students. Awareness of pedagogical best practices and ongoing commitment to developing and maintaining knowledge in this area. Demonstrates culturally responsive approaches in teaching, research, and/or service. Participate in service activities to the department, division, university, and community; and Participate in on-campus department, division, college, and university meetings and assemblies, as well as university convocations and graduation. Education: PhD