Description

Research-active faculty teach six classes over a nine-month academic year with undergraduate classes averaging 20 students and graduate classes averaging about 15 students.

Undergraduate teaching may include Advertising Copywriting, Advertising Media Planning, Principles of Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, or other advertising courses. Graduate teaching may include Qualitative/Quantitative Research Methods in Communication, Social Media Content Strategies, Social Media Analytics, Communication Theory, Consumer Psychology, or others in the candidate’s areas of scholarship and expertise. Contribute to the department's strategic priorities by integrating emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) into teaching and research relevant to advertising and strategic communication. May also develop or teach courses that intersect with advertising and sports communication. Expected to advise undergraduate students and supervise graduate student theses or professional projects. Scholarly research productivity and service to the department, college, and university are expected.

Requirements

Ph.D. in strategic communication, mass communication, advertising, or related fields. ABD applicants will be considered, but appointment will be at the Instructor rank, and all doctorate degree requirements must be completed by February 1, 2028. Demonstrated success or potential to teach advertising courses at undergraduate and graduate levels. Demonstrated potential to develop a strong body of scholarship.