Assistant/Associate Professor, Media and Communication

ETSU•Jonesborough, TN

15h

About The Position

The Department of Media and Communication in the College of Business and Technology at East Tennessee State University seeks an Assistant or Associate Professor in Media and Communication with expertise in brand communication and audience analytics to support both undergraduate and graduate programs. This position supports instructional and research needs and is essential to maintaining graduate faculty capacity and instructional continuity in Brand and Media Strategy. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in media strategy, brand insight and analytics, and crisis communication; maintain an active research agenda; supervise graduate theses; and contribute to experiential learning initiatives, including community-engaged courses and the National Student Advertising Competition.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Advertising, Marketing, Public Relations, Strategic Communication, Media and Communication, or a closely related field, completed by the time of appointment.
Evidence of an independent and productive research agenda: Assistant Professor: documented research pipeline (e.g., dissertation, works in progress, conference presentations, or submitted manuscripts). Associate Professor: established record of peer-reviewed publications, external funding, or demonstrated scholarly impact.
Documented teaching experience, including undergraduate and/or graduate instruction
Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in media strategy, audience analytics, brand insight and analytics, crisis communication, media theory, and related areas.
Ability to supervise graduate students, including mentoring and guiding theses or other culminating experiences.
Demonstrated ability to contribute to service and shared governance, including committee work, graduate faculty participation, or program development.
Ability to collaborate with industry and community partners to support experiential learning and applied research initiatives, as evidenced by partnerships, client-based projects, or applied research activities.
Demonstrated commitment to student mentorship and graduate education, as evidenced by advising, supervision, or mentorship activities.

Nice To Haves

Associate Professor rank with graduate faculty experience
Experience chairing master’s theses
Strong publication record in brand communication or media analytics
Experience with community-engaged or applied research
Industry experience in brand strategy, media analytics, or strategic communication
Experience working with student competition teams such as NSA

Responsibilities

Maintain an active and productive research agenda in brand communication, audience analytics, media and marketing analytics, or strategic communication
Publish in peer-reviewed academic journals and professional outlets
Contribute to scholarly collaboration within the department and college
Support the research mission of the Brand and Media Strategy graduate program
Pursue external funding and applied research opportunities when appropriate
Serve on departmental, college, and university committees
Participate in graduate faculty responsibilities and tenure and promotion processes
Support student recruitment and retention initiatives
Contribute to curriculum development and program assessment
Build partnerships with business, nonprofit, and community organizations
Support experiential learning and interdisciplinary collaboration across the college
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in: Media Strategy (MCOM 3270) Brand Insight and Analytics (PUBR 5325) Crisis Communication (PUBR 3800) Audience and Media Analytics Strategic Communication and related areas
Teach both undergraduate and graduate students in the Media and Communication BA/BS and Brand and Media Strategy MA
Chair graduate theses and participate in graduate culminating experiences
Support community-engaged learning in Brand Insight and Analytics
Participate in the National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC) team
Mentor undergraduate and graduate students