| California State University, Fullerton
is a large, comprehensive, urban university with approximately 2,108
full- and part-time faculty and a diverse student body of approximately
over 37,130. The university offers a broad spectrum of programs, with
55 baccalaureate and 50 master's degrees in liberal arts and sciences
and in applied and professional fields and a joint doctorate in education.
Learning is preeminent at Cal State Fullerton. We combine the best
qualities of teaching and research universities where actively engaged
students, faculty and staff work in close collaborations to expand
knowledge. Research and other creative activities are enhanced by
the proximity of the campus to nationally recognized business, cultural,
and educational institutions. Faculty members were awarded more than
$17 million in grants and contracts for research and scholarly activities
in 2007-08. The university has a longstanding tradition of collegial
governance. Cal State Fullerton is strongly committed to achieving
excellence through cultural diversity. We are ranked 6th in the nation
in terms of baccalaureate degrees awarded to minorities. In addition
to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law, Cal
State Fullerton is committed to creating a community in which a diverse
population can live, work and learn in an atmosphere of tolerance,
civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual.
To that end, all qualified individuals will receive equal consid-eration
without regard to economic status, race, ethnicity, color, religion,,
national origin or cultural background, political views, sex or sexual
orientation, disability or Veteran's status or other personal characteristics
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Public Relations
Tenure Track
Position
We have two openings in our Public Relations Concentration. Successful
candidates will conduct research, engage in university service,
teach, and provide academic advisement to students in a nationally
recognized public relations program. Assignment to one or more courses
housed at the CSUF satellite campus in Irvine is a possible condition
of employment. The course load is 4/4.
Qualifications
- Candidates must have a Ph.D. in communications or a related
field.
- Must be qualified to teach introductory and advanced courses
in public relations theory, writing, and management.
- Preference will be given to candidates with research, teaching
and professional experience in public relations.
- Appropriate background and ability to teach other mass communication
courses (particularly media law or media history) will be considered
a plus.
- Must be able to interact effectively with a wide and culturally
diverse range of students and faculty.
Rank & Salary
This is a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor.
Salary is competitive and commensurate to rank, experience and qualifications.
Periodic salary adjustments are enacted by the state legislature.
Additional teaching in summer and intersession is often available.
An excellent comprehensive benefits package is available, includes
health/vision/dental plans, spouse/domestic partner/dependent fee-waiver,
access to campus child-care, new affordable housing programs, defined-benefit
retirement through the state system, along with optional tax-sheltering
opportunities. For a detailed description of benefits, go to http://hr.fullerton.edu/Benefits/Faculty_Unit_3.pdf
Job Control Number
23603G-09-005
Appointment Date
August 2009
Application Deadline
Review of applications will begin September 8, 2008.
Application Procedure
For consideration, send a letter of application, curriculum vita,
student evaluations of teaching performance, and three letters of
reference to:
Dr. Diane F. Witmer, Search Committee Chair
Department of Communications, CP-400
California State University, Fullerton,
P.O. Box 6846
Fullerton CA 92834-6846
For inquiries, call the Dept of Communications, 714-278-3517, or
e-mail dwitmer@fullerton.edu
Cal State Fullerton is an Equal Opportunity/
Title IX/503/504/VEVRA/ADA Employer
Achieving A Climate of Success Through
Diversity & Equity
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