Assistant Professor - Tenure System - Advertising and Public Relations

Position Summary

We seek candidates who can fulfill an early-stage assistant professor position. Advanced doctoral candidates (ABD) who will have completed the Ph.D. by the start date of the appointment, as well as individuals who have earned the Ph.D. and are seeking an appointment to start on the tenure track, are welcome to apply. Qualified applicants should have a Ph.D. (or be at the stage of ABD) in Communication, Mass Communication, Mass Media, Information and Media, Advertising, Public Relations, Strategic Communication, or a related field.

In addition, applicants should demonstrate strong qualitative and/or quantitative methodological expertise and possess a clearly defined, active research trajectory that reflects a consistent, empirical approach to studying communication in areas relevant to advertising. Applicants should also display evidence of or potential for external funding; the ability to teach core and elective existing courses in our advertising majors; and a commitment to mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.

Required Degree

Terminal -Mass Communication, Communication, Information and Media, Public Relations, Strategic Communication or related field.

Minimum Requirements

• Ph.D. in Mass Communication, Communication, Information and Media, Advertising, Public Relations, Strategic Communication, or related fields. ABDs with a clear pathway to complete a Ph.D. by the start date are encouraged to apply.
• Solid expertise and active research program with a well-defined empirical approach to studying communication in areas relevant to advertising.
• Experience in or potential to obtain funding.
• Ability to teach core and elective courses in advertising and related fields.
• Commitment to mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.