Sun Young Park
About Sun Young Park
Sun Young Park is an Associate Professor in the Communication Department at the University of Massachusetts Boston, where she has worked since 2021. She has previously held positions at Rowan University and Drury University, and she holds a Ph.D. in Mass Communication from the University of Florida.
Current Position at UMass Boston
Sun Young Park currently serves as an Associate Professor in the Communication Department at the University of Massachusetts Boston. She has held this position since 2021. In this role, she contributes to the academic community through teaching, research, and service, focusing on communication studies.
Previous Experience in Academia
Prior to her current role, Sun Young Park worked at the University of Massachusetts Boston as an Assistant Professor in the Communication Department from 2016 to 2021. Before that, she was an Assistant Professor in the PR & Advertising Department at Rowan University from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, she served as an Assistant Professor in the Communication Department at Drury University from 2012 to 2014.
Educational Background
Sun Young Park holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Mass Communication/Media Studies from the University of Florida, where she studied from 2008 to 2012. She also earned a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Advertising from The University of Texas at Austin, studying from 2006 to 2008. Her undergraduate studies were completed at Sogang University, where she received a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in French Studies, American Studies, and Mass Communications from 1999 to 2004.
Early Career in Advertising
Before entering academia, Sun Young Park worked as an Account Executive at Innocean Worldwide from 2005 to 2006. This role provided her with practical experience in the advertising industry, contributing to her expertise in communication and public relations.