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Closing Date:
Type of Position:
Faculty - Non-Tenure
Workstudy Position:
No
Job Type:
Academic Term (Fixed Term)
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Sponsorship Available:
Yes
Institution Name:
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.
If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations | OEOC | University of Arkansas (uark.edu): Request an Accommodation. Applicants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied.
For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351.
Department:
School of Journalism and Strategic Media
Department's Website:
https://journalism.uark.edu/
Summary of Job Duties:
The School of Journalism and Strategic Media in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas invites applications for a non-tenure track Teaching Assistant Professor in Advertising and Public Relations, a teaching-focused position beginning August 2027. This is a standard nine-month non-tenure track faculty appointment.
We welcome candidates who can teach a range of core Advertising and Public Relations (ADPR) courses, including Advertising Principles, Public Relations Principles, Public Relations Writing, Media Planning & Strategy, Account Planning, Campaigns, and digital and social media, as well as develop courses in their areas of expertise responsive to evolving industry needs. We particularly welcome candidates with professional experience working with consumer-packaged goods (CPG) brands or clients and managing teams and client-based projects.
The successful candidate will teach a 4–4 load of core and elective courses in the ADPR degree program within the School of Journalism and Strategic Media. The position also includes service responsibilities within the School.
This is an on-campus position. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- A terminal degree in advertising, public relations, mass communication, or a closely related field from an accredited institution of higher education conferred by the date of initial appointment
- A demonstrated record of effective college-level teaching in advertising, public relations, strategic communication, or a closely related field
- At least three years of professional experience in advertising, public relations, strategic communication, marketing, or a closely related field
Preferred Qualifications:
- Professional experience working with consumer-packaged goods (CPG) brands or clients, with expertise relevant to advertising and public relations instruction, including areas such as new business acquisitions, new product development and positioning research, brand strategy, consumer insights, media planning, social and influencer marketing, retail media/e-commerce, omnichannel communication, or related areas, particularly in categories such as food and beverages and mass merchandise retail
- Professional experience managing teams and/or client-based advertising, public relations, or strategic communication projects
- Evidence of effective mentoring or advising of undergraduate, honors, and/or graduate students, including advising applied projects, independent studies, or theses, and advising student organizations such as Ad Club and the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA)
- Evidence of current engagement with the advertising and/or public relations professions through professional practice, consulting, industry partnerships, or professional organizations
- Experience developing or updating courses and curricula in response to evolving industry practices and technologies
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):
- Current knowledge of emerging advertising and public relations practices, technologies, and industry trends, including areas such as artificial intelligence, digital and social media, e-commerce and retail media, and audience analytics
- Skilled in using professional-grade tools for content creation, media planning, social media management, analytics, and campaign management (e.g., Adobe Creative Cloud, Cision, Meltwater, Sprout Social, Hootsuite, or comparable platforms)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to integrate real-world professional experience and networks into the academic environment to create a dynamic learning experience for students
- Evidence of or potential for scholarly, professional, and/or creative activity relevant to advertising and public relations
Additional Information:
About the Department:
The School of Journalism and Strategic Media at the University of Arkansas is fully-accredited by ACEJMC, offering a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism with concentrations in Broadcast Journalism, Journalism, and Multimedia Journalism and a Bachelor of Arts in Advertising and Public Relations. SJSM also offers a Master of Arts in Journalism – in total serving more than 950 undergrads and grads in AY25-26.
Duties will include:
- 80% Teaching
- 10% Research
- 10% Academic Service
Salary Information:
Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Required Documents to Apply:
Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Statement of Teaching Philosophy
Optional Documents:
Proof of Veteran Status
Recruitment Contact Information:
Dr. Sisi Hu, search committee chair, sisih@uark.edu
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site.
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Completed applications received by October 11, 2026, will be assured full consideration. Late applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position.
For additional inquiries, please contact the search committee chair, Dr. Sisi Hu, at sisih@uark.edu.
Applicants must submit:
- Curriculum vitae
- Cover letter/letter of application
- Teaching philosophy statement which may include evidence of teaching effectiveness (not to exceed three pages)
- List of three professional references (name, title, email address, and phone number) willing to provide letters of recommendation if requested during the application process. Letters of recommendation will be requested only for candidates selected for interviews.
Review of applications will begin October 11, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry
The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Constant Physical Activity:
N/A
Frequent Physical Activity:
N/A
Occasional Physical Activity:
N/A
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via MyApps.Microsoft.com, then access Find Jobs from the Workday search bar to view and apply for open positions.
Students at all University of Arkansas institutions will view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for “Find Jobs for Students.”
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville students will view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for “Find Student Jobs at UAF.”
All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).
If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application process will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page.
Closing Date:
Type of Position:
Faculty - Non-Tenure
Workstudy Position:
No
Job Type:
Academic Term (Fixed Term)
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Sponsorship Available:
Yes
Institution Name:
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.
If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations | OEOC | University of Arkansas (uark.edu): Request an Accommodation. Applicants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied.
For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351.
Department:
School of Journalism and Strategic Media
Department's Website:
https://journalism.uark.edu/
Summary of Job Duties:
The School of Journalism and Strategic Media in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas invites applications for a non-tenure track Teaching Assistant Professor in Advertising and Public Relations, a teaching-focused position beginning August 2027. This is a standard nine-month non-tenure track faculty appointment.
We welcome candidates who can teach a range of core Advertising and Public Relations (ADPR) courses, including Advertising Principles, Public Relations Principles, Public Relations Writing, Media Planning & Strategy, Account Planning, Campaigns, and digital and social media, as well as develop courses in their areas of expertise responsive to evolving industry needs. We particularly welcome candidates with professional experience working with consumer-packaged goods (CPG) brands or clients and managing teams and client-based projects.
The successful candidate will teach a 4–4 load of core and elective courses in the ADPR degree program within the School of Journalism and Strategic Media. The position also includes service responsibilities within the School.
This is an on-campus position. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- A terminal degree in advertising, public relations, mass communication, or a closely related field from an accredited institution of higher education conferred by the date of initial appointment
- A demonstrated record of effective college-level teaching in advertising, public relations, strategic communication, or a closely related field
- At least three years of professional experience in advertising, public relations, strategic communication, marketing, or a closely related field
Preferred Qualifications:
- Professional experience working with consumer-packaged goods (CPG) brands or clients, with expertise relevant to advertising and public relations instruction, including areas such as new business acquisitions, new product development and positioning research, brand strategy, consumer insights, media planning, social and influencer marketing, retail media/e-commerce, omnichannel communication, or related areas, particularly in categories such as food and beverages and mass merchandise retail
- Professional experience managing teams and/or client-based advertising, public relations, or strategic communication projects
- Evidence of effective mentoring or advising of undergraduate, honors, and/or graduate students, including advising applied projects, independent studies, or theses, and advising student organizations such as Ad Club and the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA)
- Evidence of current engagement with the advertising and/or public relations professions through professional practice, consulting, industry partnerships, or professional organizations
- Experience developing or updating courses and curricula in response to evolving industry practices and technologies
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):
- Current knowledge of emerging advertising and public relations practices, technologies, and industry trends, including areas such as artificial intelligence, digital and social media, e-commerce and retail media, and audience analytics
- Skilled in using professional-grade tools for content creation, media planning, social media management, analytics, and campaign management (e.g., Adobe Creative Cloud, Cision, Meltwater, Sprout Social, Hootsuite, or comparable platforms)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to integrate real-world professional experience and networks into the academic environment to create a dynamic learning experience for students
- Evidence of or potential for scholarly, professional, and/or creative activity relevant to advertising and public relations
Additional Information:
About the Department:
The School of Journalism and Strategic Media at the University of Arkansas is fully-accredited by ACEJMC, offering a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism with concentrations in Broadcast Journalism, Journalism, and Multimedia Journalism and a Bachelor of Arts in Advertising and Public Relations. SJSM also offers a Master of Arts in Journalism – in total serving more than 950 undergrads and grads in AY25-26.
Duties will include:
- 80% Teaching
- 10% Research
- 10% Academic Service
Salary Information:
Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Required Documents to Apply:
Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Statement of Teaching Philosophy
Optional Documents:
Proof of Veteran Status
Recruitment Contact Information:
Dr. Sisi Hu, search committee chair, sisih@uark.edu
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site.
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Completed applications received by October 11, 2026, will be assured full consideration. Late applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position.
For additional inquiries, please contact the search committee chair, Dr. Sisi Hu, at sisih@uark.edu.
Applicants must submit:
- Curriculum vitae
- Cover letter/letter of application
- Teaching philosophy statement which may include evidence of teaching effectiveness (not to exceed three pages)
- List of three professional references (name, title, email address, and phone number) willing to provide letters of recommendation if requested during the application process. Letters of recommendation will be requested only for candidates selected for interviews.
Review of applications will begin October 11, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry
The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Constant Physical Activity:
N/A
Frequent Physical Activity:
N/A
Occasional Physical Activity:
N/A
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship in Public Relations
Align your credentials to PR's specialty occupation standard
TN visa approval hinges on your employer documenting that the Public Relations role requires a bachelor's degree in PR, communications, or a related field. Gather your transcripts and degree certificates before outreach so you're ready to support that case.
Target employers with dedicated communications or PR departments
Companies with in-house PR functions are more familiar with TN visa mechanics than agencies that contract work out. Search for employers whose job postings require a specific communications degree, which signals the role will satisfy the specialty occupation requirement.
Use Migrate Mate to filter roles by TN visa sponsorship
Searching broadly wastes time on employers who won't sponsor. Migrate Mate surfaces Public Relations roles where TN sponsorship is confirmed, so you spend your effort on employers already prepared to support the filing.
Negotiate the support letter before accepting an offer
Your employer's TN support letter must describe the PR role's duties, your specific degree, and why the position qualifies as a specialty occupation. Request a draft before you sign an offer so you can flag any gaps that could cause a border refusal.
Prepare for Canadian border entry with the right document set
Canadian citizens apply for TN status directly at a U.S. port of entry. Bring your employer's support letter, your degree credentials, and a copy of your offer letter. CBP officers review all three, and missing any one can result in a same-day denial.
Book Mexican consular appointments well in advance
Mexican professionals must apply through a U.S. consulate, and appointment availability varies significantly by city and season. USCIS does not set the consular calendar, so build at least six to eight weeks of lead time into your start date planning.
Public Relations TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Public Relations role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, provided the position requires a bachelor's degree in public relations, communications, journalism, or a closely related field. The employer must document this degree requirement in the TN support letter. A generalist communications role where any degree is accepted will not qualify. The more precisely your job description ties duties to a specific field of study, the stronger the TN case.
How does the TN visa compare to the H-1B for Public Relations professionals?
The TN visa has no annual lottery, no cap for Canadians, and can be obtained at a U.S. port of entry on the same day for Canadian citizens. H-1B visa requires an employer petition, an April lottery, and months of processing. For Canadian and Mexican PR professionals, TN is generally faster and more predictable, though it does not directly lead to permanent residence the way H-1B can.
Where can I find Public Relations jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It filters Public Relations roles by TN visa sponsorship status so you're not sifting through postings from employers who can't or won't support the filing. Searching without that filter means spending significant time on roles that will dead-end when you raise the TN question.
Can I switch PR employers while on TN status?
Yes, but you need a new TN for each employer. You can't transfer TN status the way H-1B allows employer portability after 180 days. Canadian citizens can apply at the border for a new TN when starting with a new employer. Mexican citizens must schedule a new consular appointment. Plan for this lead time before your last day with your current employer.
What happens if CBP questions whether my PR role qualifies as a specialty occupation?
CBP officers have discretion to deny TN entry if the support letter doesn't clearly establish the degree requirement. Bring supporting documentation: the job posting, your degree transcripts, and any professional credentials. If denied, you can reapply with a stronger letter but may lose the start date you negotiated. Having your employer review the letter against USCIS specialty occupation guidance before you travel reduces this risk significantly.