Open Rank Teaching Professor or Professor of the Practice in Public Relations

Company: Northeastern University
Location: Boston
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

About the Opportunity About the Opportunity The College of Arts, Media and Design (CAMD) at Northeastern University invites applications for an open-rank teaching professor or professor of the practice (non-tenure-track) in Public Relations, to be located at the Boston campus. We are particularly interested in candidates who engage public relations and strategic communication as they relate to public life, civil society, and non-profits. Potential areas of teaching include science and health communication, political messaging, misinformation, corporate communication, and crisis communication. The ideal candidate will have a strong record of accomplishment in public relations and strategic communication; demonstrate expertise in the business and creative aspects of the field; have experience with a strong network of clients especially in Boston and New York; and demonstrate interest and experience in new areas reshaping public relations including AI. Prior teaching experience in an academic setting and/or leading industry-based seminars and conferences will be preferred. This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher-practitioner who wants to shape the next generation of public relations leaders while staying at the forefront of industry innovation in areas like AI, digital storytelling, and data-driving communication. Responsibilities Responsibilities will include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, including courses in p ublic relations strategies, social media, media advocacy, and data storytelling ; p roviding leadership for the public relations major ; maintaining industry connections in public relations and strategic communication; and participating in departmental, college and university service. Qualified candidates must be prepared to work with global student populations. Qualifications The successful candidate will have a graduate degree in Communication, Journalism or a related field by the employment start date. For Professor of Practice, at least 10 years of professional accomplishment in the field of public relations. Additional Information Interested candidates should apply here with a curriculum vita, a cover letter that includes professional practice and experience, and a teaching statement addressing the prompt below. Applications will be reviewed beginning on Feb 16. Successful faculty at Northeastern are dynamic and innovative scholars with a record of research and teaching excellence and a commitment to fostering a sense of belonging among all members of the Northeastern community. Thus, strong candidates for this faculty position will have the experiences, knowledge, and skills to build their research, pedagogy, and curriculum in ways that reflect and enhance this commitment. Please indicate how your experience, knowledge, and skills have prepared you to contribute to this work with written statements addressing the following prompts: Teaching statement: Please summarize your past instructional and mentorship experiences, your plans/goals for teaching in the College of Arts, Media and Design (including any existing or proposed courses and experiential learning opportunities), and your strategies for teaching and mentoring global student populations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by the law. About Northeastern Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experience-driven lifelong learning. Our world-renowned experiential approach empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create impact far beyond the confines of discipline, degree, and campus. Our locations—in Boston; Arlington, Charlotte, North Carolina; Miami; London; Portland, Maine; Oakland; San Francisco; Seattle; Silicon Valley; Toronto; Vancouver; and the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant—are nodes in our growing global university system. Through this network, we expand opportunities for flexible, student-centered learning and collaborative, solutions-focused research. Northeastern’s comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs— in a variety of on-campus and online formats—lead to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools. Among these, we offer more than 195 multi-discipline majors and degrees designed to prepare students for purposeful lives and careers. The College of Arts, Media and Design (CAMD) is a collaborative community within the university that acts as a catalyst for research, inspiration, and discovery. It brings together a unique combination of disciplines, including Architecture, ArtDesign, Communication Studies, Journalism, Media and Screen Studies, Music, and Theatre. CAMD is also home to three interdisciplinary research centers: the Center for the Arts, the Center for Design, and the Center for Transformative Media. Position Type Academic Additional Information Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer. Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Pay Range: Assistant Teaching Professor: $64,000.00 - $77,000.00 | Associate Teaching Professor: $70,000.00 - $84,000.00 | Teaching Professor: $90,000.00 - $101,000.00 | Professor of the Practice: $86,000.00 - $152,000.00 With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.

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