Public Relations Faculty Search
College of Communication
Marquette University

The College of Communication at Marquette University is seeking applicants for a tenure-track assistant professor position in public relations to begin in Fall 2006. Candidates should have a thorough grounding in the communication discipline and be able to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in public relations. Teaching areas may include but are not limited to the following: public relations principles, public relations writing, public relations campaigns and graduate-level integrated advertising and public relations management. Ph.D. preferred. ABDs considered (will have one calendar year from the date of the initial contract to complete the doctorate). Professional public relations experience desirable. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain a record of scholarly publications, participate in service activities, support the university's mission, teach and advise students.

Marquette University is an urban, Catholic, Jesuit institution located in Milwaukee, WI. As a university, we are committed to excellence, faith, leadership and service to others.

The College of Communication has recently received a gift of $28 million from alumni J. William and Mary Diederich, the largest individual gift the university has ever received. The gift will help the college to become one of the top institutions for educating students to be leaders in the converging world of print, broadcast and electronic communication through curricular innovation, cutting-edge research, and access to experts in the field.

Interested individuals should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, three letters of reference and the names, addresses and phone numbers of the three references. Send the application to ADPR Search Committee, College of Communication, Marquette University, P.O. Box 1881, Milwaukee, WI 53201-1881. No electronic submissions accepted. The application deadline is December 1, 2005 or until filled. Questions may be addressed to joyce.wolburg@mu.edu. EO/AAE.