The Integrated Media Department at Gonzaga University in Spokane, WA invites applications for a 100% FTE, fixed-term, renewable Lecturer position beginning Fall 2027. The successful candidate will be appointed at the rank of Lecturer.
The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in Public Relations and build and maintain connections with local industry and the broader field. The position includes academic and career advising, service to the department and university, and, beginning in the second year, leadership responsibilities within the Public Relations program, including program assessment and curriculum review.
Gonzaga University is a Jesuit, Catholic, humanistic institution, and is therefore interested in candidates who will contribute to its distinctive mission of educating students “for lives of leadership and service for the common good.” The Integrated Media Department and the College of Arts and Science are committed to inclusive excellence, and the success of a diverse population of undergraduate students, staff, and faculty. Consistent with the mission values of the University, the department strives to serve its community and the world through education, scholarship, artistic expression, inclusive media practices, and professional and community engagement. The department welcomes candidates eager to contribute to our goal of inclusive excellence in teaching and to pursue professional interests in an environment that values and practices care and respect for all community members.
For more information on our mission, please visit: www.gonzaga.edu/about/our-mission-jesuit-values/mission-statement
Minimum Qualifications:
- A master’s degree in public relations, media studies, communication, strategic communications, business administration, or a related field; a professional doctorate or discipline-specific terminal degree; dissertation-stage status in a terminal degree; or a combination of academic credentials and professional experience and expertise deemed appropriate by the department and dean.
Desired Qualifications:
- At least one year of undergraduate teaching experience in public relations or a similar discipline, such as strategic communication or media writing.
- Demonstrated ability with curriculum design, assessment, and/or academic advising.
- Evidence of building and maintaining connections with industry or the broader public relations profession.
Job Duties:
- Teach the equivalent of 24 credits per academic year, including, but not limited to, Public Relations Principles and Theories, Public Relations Writing, Public Relations Speech Writing and Delivery, Media Research, and Media/PR Ethics. The regular teaching load is 4 courses (12 credits) per semester with the possibility of course reassignments based on other responsibilities.
- Develop and maintain connections with local industry and the broader field in ways that inform teaching, enhance the student experience, and help the faculty member remain current in the field.
- Provide academic and career advising to Public Relations majors, beginning in the second year.
- Support the department and University through service and other forms of academic citizenship, including attending regular departmental and campus-wide meetings.
- Provide leadership within the Public Relations program, beginning in the second year, including overseeing processes such as program assessment and curriculum review.
Application Procedure:
To apply, please visit our website at www.gonzaga.edu/jobs
(1) A cover letter that addresses the qualifications for appointment, the candidate’s perspective on the future of the public relations field, and the candidate’s understanding of and commitment to the University’s mission.
(2) A curriculum vitae or resume
(3) A statement of teaching philosophy (2-page maximum) referencing evidence of teaching effectiveness and describing how the candidate will create and maintain an inclusive environment that can support and promote learning for students with a variety of backgrounds and identities.
(4) Evidence of effective teaching and/or sample materials from relevant courses, if available.
(5) Evidence of professional work, if available
(6) Copies of unofficial graduate school transcripts, if applicable.
Names and contact information for three (3) professional references will be collected from advancing candidates during the interview process (letters of recommendation will be requested when finalists are selected).
For information about the institution, visit Gonzaga on the internet at www.gonzaga.edu. For more information about inclusive excellence in the College of Arts and Sciences, visit us at www.gonzaga.edu/casjobs. Questions about the position can be directed to the Public Relations Search Committee Chair, Dr. Chair Molly Kretchmar-Hendricks at kretchmar@gonzaga.edu
This position will close October 29, 2026, when review will begin. For assistance with your online application, call 509.313.5996
Gonzaga University is a Jesuit, Catholic, humanistic institution, and is therefore interested in candidates who will contribute to its distinctive mission. Gonzaga University is a committed EEO/AA employer and diversity candidates are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their disability status and/or protected veteran status.