Job # 078313
Job Title Part-Time Faculty: Public Relations Research (Fall 2025)
Location Syracuse, NY
Pay Range $1,440 per credit hour
Pay Determination
Salary offers at Syracuse University will be based on education, experience, and relevant skills, as well as the academic or professional discipline of the position in the context of the home department, school, or college. Salary offers may also be influenced by prior relevant work or industry experience, where applicable. Faculty pay ranges are for 8.5 months’ salary unless otherwise specified.
FLSA Status Exempt
Hours
Fall 2025 semester
Class meets Mondays/Wednesdays 12:45pm-2:00pm
Office hours required
Job Type Part-time
Rank PTI/Adjunct
Campus Syracuse, NY
Unionized Position Code UA
Job Description
The S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University is seeking an individual to teach PRL 315.3 Public Relations Research on Mondays/Wednesdays 12:45pm-2:00pm during the Fall 2025 semester (3 credits).
Course Description:Public Relations Research is a three-credit hour course which introduces students to a variety of research methodologies to develop and execute a successful public relations research plan. Basic elements include secondary and primary research, qualitative and quantitative methods, and data analysis. Thecourse will also introduce students to digital analytics. The course is divided into two parts. Part I introduces how research is applied to the methods and the practice of public relations. Students will learn about original research methodology from the textbook, the instructor ’s handouts and lectures. Part II of the course will involve completing the study of research methods and designing, completing, and presenting public relations research.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred. Prior teaching experience at the university level preferred but not mandatory.
Job Specific Qualifications
N/A
Responsibilities
It is understood that teaching assignments may include the following:
Physical Requirements
Tools/Equipment
Ability to operate standard classroom instructional technology, which may
include computer, projector, document camera, etc.
Application Instructions
In addition to completing an online application, please attach a curriculum vitae and cover letter.
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Quick Link https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/109710
Job Posting Date 06/06/2025
Application Deadline 06/17/2025
Open Until Filled No
Priority Consideration
Job Category Faculty
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