Marquette University

Public Relations/Corporate Communication Assistant or Associate Professor, Full Time,

Tenure Track

The Department of Advertising and Public Relations in the Diederich College of Communication
at Marquette University invites applications for a tenure track assistant or associate professor
position beginning August 15, 2010 with a teaching and research concentration in public
relations and corporate communication. Opportunities for leadership also exist within the
department and college. The ideal candidate should be able to teach among the existing
courses such as PR writing, design, and PR campaigns as well as help to develop electives in
areas such as crisis communication, media relations, and PR management. In addition, the
candidate will teach selected classes in the new corporate communication major, which include
issues in corporate communication, corporate writing, corporate rhetoric, and corporate social
responsibility. Candidates will have opportunities to teach in the graduate program and must
possess competence in digital technologies as the college moves its curriculum and media
agenda forward.

The J. William and Mary Diederich College of Communication includes departments of

journalism, advertising/public relations, communication studies, and performing arts as well as
broadcast and electronic communication. A $28 million gift from J. William and Mary Diederich
has made possible renovation of Johnston Hall, the college's home; up-to-date laboratory and
studio technology; and support for faculty development and travel.

Marquette is an urban Catholic, Jesuit University dedicated to principles of excellence,

leadership, faith, and service.

Requirements: Earned doctorate, demonstrated potential for teaching excellence and high
quality research, extensive knowledge and skills in emerging digital technologies and social
media, and significant professional experience.

In addition to teaching, the candidate will be responsible for advising undergraduate and
graduate students, serving on college and university committees, and establishing and
maintaining a research agenda.

Applications must include: A cover letter that addresses interest in and qualifications for
the position, including a statement explaining how the candidate's teaching and research will
contribute to the department, curriculum vitae, three letters of reference.
Applications must be submitted through the Marquette University web site


https://careers.marquette.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=52314


Letters of reference may be mailed to: Chair, ADPR Search Committee, Johnston Hall 306, PO
Box 1881, Milwaukee, WI 53201-1881 or emailed to joyce.wolburg@marquette.edu

Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2009 and will continue until the
position is filled.

Marquette University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.