Assistant or Associate Professor of Practice - Public Relations

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Position Title Assistant or Associate Professor of Practice - Public Relations Job Posting Number 2026133NTL Job Location Round Rock, San Marcos College/Division College of Fine Arts and Communication Department/School School of Jrnlism & Mass Comm Position Description

The School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Texas State University invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor of Practice in Public Relations to begin fall 2026. Successful candidates will share their industry experience with a creative community of students to prepare them for employment in strategic communication positions.

We are committed to hiring an accomplished, passionate, practicing public relations professional. The successful candidate will teach classes primarily at our Round Rock campus but also our San Marcos campus and online. The candidate will participate and represent the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at university events and student organizations at the Round Rock campus.

Required Qualifications

Required of Both Ranks

• Successful teaching experience at the university level.
• A graduate degree in Journalism, Strategic Communication, Business Administration, Public Relations, Digital Media Communications, AI/Data Science, or a related field.
• Expertise to teach various public relations, strategic communication and mass communication courses at the undergraduate and graduate level.

Required for Assistant Rank:

• Documents a minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience beyond entry level in a full-time industry: corporation, organization, professional practice. Demonstrates competence in contemporary public relations practice in one or more of the following areas: global communication strategy, strategic communication, client management and leadership, communication campaign development, media relations, and crisis communication.

Required of Associate Rank:

• Documents a minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience beyond entry level in a full-time industry: corporation, organization, professional practice (including freelance).
• Demonstrated professional engagement through participation in, and/or presentations at, industry/professional conferences, or similar contributions to the discipline via solid, consistent work and presentations with nationally recognized organizations and brands.
• Leadership/management within the public relations industry including oversight of employees/freelancers, consistent relationship building with key client constituencies or stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Accredited in Public Relations (APR)
• Leadership positions in professional associations, recognition by peers or awards for contributions to the profession and/or industry.

Application Procedures

Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered: .

Candidates should submit:

• A curriculum vitae.
• A cover letter addressing interest as well as the required and preferred qualifications.
• Unofficial transcripts (all in one document).

Type of Position Full-Time Proposed Start Date 08/16/2026 Posting Date 06/02/2026 Review Date 06/12/2026 Close Date 06/15/2026 Open Until Filled? No Legal Notices

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Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

This position may conduct research on critical infrastructure depending on the research focus of a hire. Consistent with the requirements of the State of Texas, individuals conducting research on critical infrastructure will be subject to pre-employment, and then subsequent routine background checks/cybersecurity screenings. Employment will at all times be contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings in accordance with State and University requirements.

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Record Checks and Verifications

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Eligibility for Employment

In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization. Employees are required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the conditions of Form I9 at all times during their employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications.

Why Work at Texas State?

Texas State University is a large, student-centered public research institution serving more than 40,000 students across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in San Marcos and Round Rock. Classified as a Carnegie Doctoral University with High Research Activity (R2), TXST is actively advancing its ambitious Run to R1 strategy, demonstrating sustained growth in research activity, doctoral education, and scholarly impact.

Faculty at TXST join a vibrant academic community of over 5,000 faculty and staff committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service. The university offers a collaborative, supportive environment, and interdisciplinary scholarship. Outstanding faculty are drawn to TXST for the opportunity to make a meaningful impact-advancing research, mentoring a growing student body, and helping shape the future of a rapidly growing research university.

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