Public relations manager Jobs in Charlotte, NC

Assistant / Associate / Full Professor of Practice in Public Relations

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

The review of applications will begin February 15, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. Applicants must apply electronically at https : / / jobs.charlotte.edu / , position 005303. Please upload a cover letter responding to the qualifications listed above, a current CV, a teaching philosophy, evidence of successful teaching experience (teaching evaluations or other forms of evidence are welcome), and contact information for three references. Contact Tiffany Gallicano (Tiffany.Gallicano@charlotte.edu, search committee chair) or Dr. Dan Grano (dgrano@charlotte.edu, chair of the Department of Communication Studies) with questions. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is committed to equality of educational and employment opportunity and does not discriminate against applications, students, or employees based on any protected status. The candidate selected for this position will be required to submit their official transcripts of their highest degree upon hire. The candidate chosen for this position will be subject to a Criminal Background Check. The salary will be negotiated at the college level and will not exceed caps set by the dean and provost.

Hiring is subject to budget availability.

Position Information

General Information

Position Number

005303

Working Title

Assistant / Associate / Full Professor of Practice in Public Relations

Classification Title

9-Mo Non-Tenure Track Faculty

College

College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences (Col)

Department

Communication Studies

Position Designation

Faculty

Employment Type

Permanent - Full-time

Months per year

Primary Purpose of Department

The Department of Communication Studies ( https : / / communication.charlotte.edu / ) has 29 full-time faculty with areas of emphasis in public relations; health communication; organizational communication; media and technology studies; and rhetoric, culture, and social change. The department serves approximately 870 majors and minors and 25 master's students. The department's primary mission is to provide high-quality instruction to its undergraduate and graduate students and to contribute significantly to the understanding of communication issues as they affect people's lives, especially in the Charlotte metropolitan region.

As the largest and most academically diverse college at UNC Charlotte, the College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences houses 15 departments, 13 interdisciplinary programs, and 7 applied centers. We offer a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs with extensive honors and early-entry options. The College plays a pivotal role in delivering on the university's goals in the areas of research excellence, student success and experience, and community engagement. Through their scholarship and teaching, the College's 350+ faculty members seek to deepen our understanding of complex problems and lead the university in interdisciplinary collaboration.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is the second largest institution within the University of North Carolina system. This past Fall, UNC Charlotte enrolled 32,207 students and experienced record growth with its incoming first-year class and graduate programs. UNC Charlotte is also the fastest growing institution in the UNC System, comprising eight academic colleges offering 83 programs leading to Bachelor's degrees, 64 Master's degrees, and 25 Doctoral degrees. UNC Charlotte is proud to have 3,747 passionate and committed faculty and staff members and more than 185,000 living alumni.

Vacancy Open to

All Candidates

Description of Work

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte recognizes the differentiation of mission, goals, and objectives inherent in the diversity of disciplines represented by its colleges and departments. Thus, the Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions for Non-Tenure Track Faculty should be interpreted in the context of the related departmental and collegiate teaching goals.

Teaching - Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to teaching may include but are not limited to : subject matter competence, course design, course presentation, and grading student work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Department of Communication Studies at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte invites applications for an open-rank (Assistant, Associate, or Full) Professor of Practice of Practice in public relations position beginning August 15, 2026. Professor of Practice position descriptions and ranks are available on the University's website : https : / / provost.charlotte.edu / policies-procedures / academic-policies-and-procedures / special-faculty-appointments / .

Required qualifications include the following criteria :

• A master's or doctoral degree in public relations, business communication, or related areas of communication.
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in public relations, business communication, or related areas of communication.

Assistant, Associate, or Full rank will be determined by professional experience above the minimum required, teaching experience, current rank (if any), scholarly record (if any), or some combination of these.

Expectations include teaching four classes in the fall and spring semesters. Public relations courses may include Principles of Public Relations, Public Relations Writing, Public Relations Ethics, Communication Campaigns, and topics courses in public relations within the Department of Communication Studies. Public relations courses will be taught predominantly, if not entirely, in person.

The successful candidate will also advise the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) and collaborate with the public relations faculty on curricular initiatives. In addition, the position involves serving on a small number of faculty committees within the Department of Communication Studies, as well as at the college and / or university levels.

The department also seeks a committed teacher who can situate themselves within the University's Strategic Plan, which has a particular focus on providing education that has profound social and economic value and lifelong impact for students from all backgrounds. Finalists will be asked to discuss how their teaching practices engage, include, and eliminate barriers to learning for UNC Charlotte students, and how their educational approach helps increase the engagement and success of all students regardless of their entry pathway into the university.

Minimum Experience / Education

UNC Charlotte gives primary consideration to the earned masters and / or terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline.

Preferred Education, Skills and Experience

Preferred qualifications include the following criteria :

Necessary Licenses / Certifications

Special Notes to Applicants

The review of applications will begin February 15, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. Applicants must apply electronically at https : / / jobs.charlotte.edu / , position 005303. Please upload a cover letter responding to the qualifications listed above, a current CV, a teaching philosophy, evidence of successful teaching experience (teaching evaluations or other forms of evidence are welcome), and contact information for three references. Contact Tiffany Gallicano (Tiffany.Gallicano@charlotte.edu, search committee chair) or Dr. Dan Grano (dgrano@charlotte.edu, chair of the Department of Communication Studies) with questions. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is committed to equality of educational and employment opportunity and does not discriminate against applications, students, or employees based on any protected status. The candidate selected for this position will be required to submit their official transcripts of their highest degree upon hire. The candidate chosen for this position will be subject to a Criminal Background Check. The salary will be negotiated at the college level and will not exceed caps set by the dean and provost.

Hiring is subject to budget availability.

Job Open Date

01 / 05 / 2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Date Review of Applications will Begin

02 / 15 / 2026

Proposed Hire Date

08 / 15 / 2026

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