Assistant Professor in PR and Advertising

The Assistant Professor in Public Relations and Advertising delivers engaging, student-centred teaching and contributes to programme development, research or creative output, and academic service. The role helps students connect core theory with applied work and contemporary professional practice in communication, media, or production.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and/or postgraduate courses in Public Relations and Advertising, using a blend of theoretical foundations, practical assignments, case studies, and current media examples.
• Prepare and update course materials, assignments, assessment rubrics, and projects that align with learning outcomes and industry practice.
• Assess student work, supervise campaigns or creative productions where relevant, and support student research and portfolio development.
• For professor-level appointments, conduct scholarly or creative research and share results through peer-reviewed publications, presentations, or professional outputs.
• Contribute to curriculum design, programme review, academic advising, and collaborative projects with industry or community partners.
• Support departmental service and help students develop ethical judgement, audience awareness, clear communication, and practical professional skills.

Requirements and Qualifications

• A relevant doctoral or terminal degree in Public Relations and Advertising or a closely related discipline is expected for professor-level appointments.
• Evidence of effective teaching and subject expertise; industry experience, creative work, or a strong research/publication record is beneficial as relevant to the position.
• Excellent written and oral communication, presentation, collaboration, and student-supervision skills.

Experience with modern teaching methods and evolving media technologies can help keep course activities relevant to student goals and industry expectations.

Skills and Competencies

Public Relations and Advertising, curriculum design, presentation, assessment, creative projects, research, digital media, student mentoring. The successful candidate should be dependable, organised, responsive to feedback, and able to communicate clearly with colleagues and stakeholders. Careful record keeping, professional conduct, and a consistent focus on quality are important throughout the work.