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JOB TITLE	Assistant or Associate Professor of Public Relations Department:Mass Communications Division: Academic Affairs
Claflin University	CLAFLIN UNIVERSITY, founded in 1869 and affiliated with The United Methodist Church, is recognized as one of the premier comprehensive institutions in the southeast.  The University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and offers broad based education in liberal arts and sciences combined with internships and other career focused programs.  The institution also has nationally accredited programs:  the Business program by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP); The teacher Education program by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE); The chemistry program by the American Chemical Society (ACS); and the Music program by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). Claflin offers the undergraduate degree in 33 areas and three graduate programs:  the Master of Business Administration, the Master of Science in Biotechnology, and the Master of Educational Studies.  The University serves approximately 1800 students from every region of the United States and 15 countries.  U.S. News & World Report, in it 2008 Guidebook to America’s Best Colleges and Universities, ranked Claflin tenth among Baccalaureate Colleges in the South and singled out the University for its High Graduation Rate.  The latter has also been noted in The Chronicle of Higher Education and the Journal of Blacks in Higher Education.  Further, Consumers Digest has recently ranked Claflin University number three nationally in its “Top 5 Best Value” category among Private Colleges and Universities. Throughout its 138-year history, Claflin has proudly upheld its charter to never deny any individual employment or admission to the University because of race, gender or religion.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES	Department: The Department of Mass Communications offers the Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications with concentrations in Broadcast Journalism, Print Journalism, Public Relations, Radio Production, Sound Recording, and Television Production.  The department has about 200 majors; is production-oriented; and has a Pro Tools digital sound recording suite, an Avid nonlinear editing suite, a Broadcast electronics Audio VAULT digital student-run radio  station, a digital student-run television station, and an award-winning student-run newspaper. The Department of Mass Communications is seeking an Assistant/Associate Professor who is a public relations specialist.  Responsibilities include teaching courses in the practical application of public relations techniques and media usage as well as other courses in the candidate’s areas of professional experience and /or research. We seek applicants whose experience as a communication professional includes cross-platform work, especially in new technologies.  The successful candidate will advise students, provide service to the University and community and engage in scholarly research and professional activities
QUALIFICATIONS	The successful candidate must possess experience in college level teaching.  Doctorate in Mass Communication/Communication or related field preferred. ABD considered. SALARY:  Commensurate with experience
GENERAL INFORMATION	Position Title:    Assistant or Associate Professor of Public Relations Department:           Mass Communications Division:                 Academic Affairs Recruitment Pool:    Open to General Public Position Type:         Full-time, Tenure-track, Salaried/Faculty Posting Date:          March 6, 2009 Closing Date:          Open Until Filled Work Days:             Monday – Friday Working Hours:       8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Classes may vary)
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:	Candidates should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, description and elaboration of relevant experience, select publications, an official transcript, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references to: Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs Claflin University 400 Magnolia Street Orangeburg, SC 29115

Please refer to our web site at: www.claflin.edu/careers/employment.htm

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application process should contact the Human Resources Office before the closing date.

Office Number: 803-535-5635
Job Line Number: 803-535-5394,
TDD Number: 1-800-735-8583.

For more information, please contact:

Ms. Twanda Allen
Human Resource
Asst. Director of Human Resources
Email: tallen@claflin.edu
Phone: (803) 535-5420
Fax: (803)-531-5818

Equal Opportunity Employer