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The Department of Communication and Theatre at Auburn University at Montgomery seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Strategic Communication beginning in Fall 2024. This position represents an exciting opportunity to help shape and grow our advertising curriculum as part of a dynamic department focused on preparing students for success in today’s multimedia environment.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in advertising theory, research, and practice, with the ability to teach courses such as advertising principles, creative strategy and design, media planning, and integrated marketing communications. Experience with digital and social media platforms for advertising is a plus. We are especially interested in qualified candidates who can inspire students through hands-on, practical assignments and embed multimedia production into the advertising coursework.
In addition to teaching advertising courses, the successful applicant may have opportunities to develop new courses in strategic communication, branding, or emerging media as student interest grows. Joining our faculty of 9 full-time members, new faculty will find an environment supportive of quality teaching as well as professional growth through research and other scholarly activities.
Our students represent diverse backgrounds and benefit from small class sizes averaging 20 per section. The teaching load is 4/3, or 3/3 with an active research agenda. Internal funding and professional development leaves are available to support research and creative endeavors.
Minimum qualifications include:
Ph.D. in Communication (ABD considered but must be completed by August 1, 2024)
Demonstrated excellence in teaching
Commitment to developing and maintaining an active research program
Ability to teach in-person and online and provide service to the department, the college, and the university
Preferred qualifications include:
Professional experience in advertising or strategic communication
Interest or experience in multimedia production
To apply, complete the online application and submit the required materials including a cover letter, CV, teaching philosophy, research statement, transcripts, and reference list. Review of applications begins on October 1, 2023, and continues until the position is filled.
Auburn University at Montgomery is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity; therefore, we encourage applications from historically underrepresented groups, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
Located in Alabama’s vibrant state capital, Auburn University at Montgomery is a fast-growing university on the rise. Don’t just take our word for it: The Princeton Review rates us as one of the best colleges in the Southeast, while U.S. News & World Report recently ranked us No. 22 among regional universities in the South for the quality of undergraduate teaching and 38th among all public institutions in the region. Auburn University at Montgomery is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity; therefore, we encourage applications from historically underrepresented groups, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.