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Ast Instructor/Instructor/Ast Professor - Fixed Term

Position Summary

The Department of Advertising + Public Relations values diversity of background, experience, teaching and research perspectives. We are seeking candidates who are dynamic and engaging in the classroom as an instructor of record. The ideal candidate will have education and experience that allows them to successfully teach a range of advertising and/or public relations courses. The department has ongoing needs for instructors who can teach any or all of the following focus areas: writing for advertising careers; advertising copywriting; advertising creative for all media types; advertising technologies, including programmatic, artificial intelligence and other existing and emerging platforms; writing and content creation for public relations; social media management; public relations strategy; strategic communication ethics; theories of advertising, public relations and advertising; and research methods for advertising and public relations. In addition, experience in higher education teaching or supervision/mentoring of college level interns is preferred.  

Qualified candidates will have a degree in advertising, public relations, journalism, marketing, or related field. Specific rank will depend on the candidate's highest degree (open rank). Please see minimum qualifications for details. Salary and rank are commensurate with experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate -Advertising, public relations, journalism, marketing or a related field.

Minimum Requirements

• The selected individual will be hired at the rank that aligns with their highest degree. 
  • Ph.D. is required for Assistant Professor rank.
  • Master's degree is required for Instructor rank.
  • Bachelor's degree is required for Assistant Instructor rank. 

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in higher education teaching or supervision/mentoring of college level interns.

Required Application Materials

• CV
• Cover letter addressing why you are interested in teaching and why you're interested in teaching at the collegiate level. 

Special Instructions

Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2023, and will be reviewed on a continuous basis until filled. 

Review of Applications Begins On

11/15/2023

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Website

https://comartsci.msu.edu/departments/advertising-public-relations

Department Statement

The Michigan State University Department of Advertising and Public Relations is a leader in education, research, and outreach. For more than 60 years, the department has set the global pace in research excellence and achievement while also maintaining an award-winning undergraduate program. These remain the departments core values. The Department is comprised of tenure-stream and fixed-term (professors of practice) faculty who continue to re-envision the worlds of advertising research, education, and practice. Our faculty have a diverse set of research and teaching interests, including digital strategy; health, science, and the environment; social impact; political communication; advertising and media psychology; and analytics, among others. The Department is home to over 1,300 undergraduate students in three majors (B.S. in Advertising Managem