"Instructor or Lecturer, Advertising and Public Relations - NSCM"

Job Description

Instructor or Lecturer, Advertising and Public Relations - NSCM

The Opportunity

The Nicholson School of Communication and Media (NSCM) in the College of Sciences at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications for an instructor or lecturer position in Advertising and Public Relations. This position is anticipated to begin in August 2026. This job is a 9-month, non-tenure earning, annually renewable position that offers a clear career path with the possibility of promotion based on years of service and performance.

The successful candidate will contribute to the mission of the school by teaching undergraduate courses in the Advertising/Public Relations degree program. The candidate may be expected to teach in multiple modalities, including face-to-face and online, and to offer skill-based courses such as Public Relations Writing. The instructional duties and service assignments are in accordance with the department’s current equitable workload policy.

Other typical responsibilities include actively participating in the school’s academic life. This includes serving on committees, attending faculty meetings and graduations, engaging with student groups to foster student professional development outside of the classroom, and assessing student learning. External service expectations may include work with appropriate academic bodies and professional organizations.

The Ad/PR degree program is a highly competitive, limited access major in the Nicholson School of Communication and Media. Ad/PR faculty are award-winning professionals, industry leaders and researchers who bring expertise on a wide range of topics from social media to advertising strategy to crisis communication and corporate social responsibility. The program is known for its strong ties to the professional community and excellence in training students to join the industry as skilled professional colleagues.

The UCF Nicholson School of Communication and Media (NSCM) provides a student-centered experience at the exciting intersection of technology, media, film, advertising, communications and public relations. Our faculty and staff bring an impressive background of experience–from developing health communication to producing Super Bowl commercials–and connect our students to internship and career opportunities. As the premier academic program for communications and media in Central Florida with successful alumni around the globe, NSCM is known for excellence in research, teaching, and service to students and the community. The curriculum blends both the theoretical and applied aspects of the field, offering eight bachelor’s degree programs, four master’s degree programs, and a Ph.D. program in strategic communication. For more information about the school, visit https://communication.ucf.edu.

The UCF College of Sciences (COS) is the largest college at the university and a powerhouse for the regional and national STEM workforce, spanning the natural, computational, physical, and social sciences and housing centers, institutes and initiatives that serve as hubs for research and innovation. Through sharing and applying knowledge, COS is cultivating pathways for students to solve our world’s most pressing and complex problems. With a mission to provide a world-class education in an environment where faculty, staff, and students thrive, research flourishes, and our community prospers; a number of COS academic programs are among those nationally ranked by U.S. News and World Report, Princeton Review, and others. For more information, please visit https://sciences.ucf.edu.

UCF, named one of the most innovative public universities in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, is located in Orlando, Florida and is classified as a Very High Research Activity university by the Carnegie Foundation. With more than 70,000 students, UCF is one of the largest universities in the country, offering more than 240 degree programs. UCF is an economic engine, attracting and supporting industries vital to the region's future while providing students with real-world experiences that help them succeed after graduation. For more information, visit http://www.ucf.edu.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A master’s degree (for an instructor) or a terminal degree (for a lecturer) from an accredited institution in a related field with experience and specialized expertise directly related to the position.
• Demonstrated teaching experience (instructor of record) in advertising and/or public relations skills courses.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated professional experience in advertising, public relations, strategic communications, and/or a related area.
• A minimum of five years of progressive relevant professional or creative activity.
• Evidence of effective teaching or strong potential for effective college-level instruction.
• Evidence of effective teaching or strong potential for effectiveness in skill-based courses (e.g. Writing for PR).
• Ability to integrate emerging trends, tools, and technologies into teaching and professional activity.
• Experience advising student organizations (e.g., PRSSA) or mentoring students in applied professional contexts.
• Involvement in Advertising and/or Public Relations professional associations.

Additional Application Materials Required:

UCF requires all applications and supporting documents be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, https://www.ucf.edu/jobs/. In addition to the online application, interested candidates should upload the following:

• A curriculum vitae.
• A letter of interest describing qualifications for the position, such as teaching experience/interest.

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.

NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.

Questions regarding this search should be directed to: Lindsay Hudock, Lindsay.Hudock@ucf.edu.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

Sponsorship for employment-based visas will only be considered under exceptional circumstances and is not guaranteed. Preference will be given to candidates who are currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States.

Job Close Date:

01/15/2026

Department

Nicholson School of Communication and Media (NSCM)

Work Schedule

Varies

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

Negotiable