California State University
Advertising/Public Relations OR Broadcast and Digital Journalism Assistant Profe
California State University, Fresno, California, United States, 93650
Position Overview
Assistant Professor of Advertising/Public Relations OR Broadcast and Digital Journalism at California State University, Fresno. Tenure‑track, beginning Fall 2026. Responsibilities
Teach 12 WTUs per semester of undergraduate courses in advertising, public relations, broadcast journalism, or digital journalism. Advise students, conduct scholarly research and creative activities, and serve on departmental, college, and university committees. Engage in community service and attend Media, Communications and Journalism events. Collaborate with faculty to develop and revise curricula and assessment. Qualifications – Required
Ph.D. or terminal degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Advertising, or a closely related discipline. Or M.A. in a related field AND five years of professional experience. Applicants nearing completion of a Ph.D. must complete the degree by August 1 2026. Professional experience in advertising, public relations, broadcast journalism, or digital journalism. Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the university level. Evidence of active scholarship, creative, and/or professional activities. Minimum one year of university‑level teaching experience; teaching assistantship considered. Preferred Qualifications
Advanced research or teaching background in AI, digital communication, statistics, data analytics, data journalism, multimedia journalism, investigative reporting, or broadcast/digital news production. Specialization in a specific Advertising/Public Relations discipline (e.g., healthcare, nonprofit) or in a Journalism discipline (e.g., investigative, multimedia, sports). Potential for an active research agenda and publication in advertising or public relations, or in broadcast/digital journalism. Application Procedures
All materials must be submitted online by February 25 2026. Review begins January 26 2026; positions close March 31 2026. Attach: Cover letter addressing required and preferred qualifications. Curriculum vitae. Four professional/academic references with contact information. Representative example of scholarship/creative work (online link, state role). Samples of student work (online link). Statement of teaching philosophy. Additional items may be requested. Zoom interviews initial; on‑campus visits by mail/email within deadline. Committee Information
Search Chair: Professor Faith Sidlow, Department of Media, Communications and Journalism, College of Arts and Humanities. Email:
fmsidlow@csufresno.edu ; Phone: 559‑278‑4868. Campus and EEO Statements
California State University, Fresno is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and a smoke‑free campus. Fresno State values diversity, equity, and inclusion. For full EEO/AAO statement see
http://www.calstate.edu/eo/EO-1083.html .
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Assistant Professor of Advertising/Public Relations OR Broadcast and Digital Journalism at California State University, Fresno. Tenure‑track, beginning Fall 2026. Responsibilities
Teach 12 WTUs per semester of undergraduate courses in advertising, public relations, broadcast journalism, or digital journalism. Advise students, conduct scholarly research and creative activities, and serve on departmental, college, and university committees. Engage in community service and attend Media, Communications and Journalism events. Collaborate with faculty to develop and revise curricula and assessment. Qualifications – Required
Ph.D. or terminal degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Advertising, or a closely related discipline. Or M.A. in a related field AND five years of professional experience. Applicants nearing completion of a Ph.D. must complete the degree by August 1 2026. Professional experience in advertising, public relations, broadcast journalism, or digital journalism. Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the university level. Evidence of active scholarship, creative, and/or professional activities. Minimum one year of university‑level teaching experience; teaching assistantship considered. Preferred Qualifications
Advanced research or teaching background in AI, digital communication, statistics, data analytics, data journalism, multimedia journalism, investigative reporting, or broadcast/digital news production. Specialization in a specific Advertising/Public Relations discipline (e.g., healthcare, nonprofit) or in a Journalism discipline (e.g., investigative, multimedia, sports). Potential for an active research agenda and publication in advertising or public relations, or in broadcast/digital journalism. Application Procedures
All materials must be submitted online by February 25 2026. Review begins January 26 2026; positions close March 31 2026. Attach: Cover letter addressing required and preferred qualifications. Curriculum vitae. Four professional/academic references with contact information. Representative example of scholarship/creative work (online link, state role). Samples of student work (online link). Statement of teaching philosophy. Additional items may be requested. Zoom interviews initial; on‑campus visits by mail/email within deadline. Committee Information
Search Chair: Professor Faith Sidlow, Department of Media, Communications and Journalism, College of Arts and Humanities. Email:
fmsidlow@csufresno.edu ; Phone: 559‑278‑4868. Campus and EEO Statements
California State University, Fresno is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and a smoke‑free campus. Fresno State values diversity, equity, and inclusion. For full EEO/AAO statement see
http://www.calstate.edu/eo/EO-1083.html .
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