Assistant/Associate Professor of Advertising

CSUF • Fullerton, CA

14d • $6,221 - $14,523

About The Position

The Department of Communications at California State University, Fullerton, invites applications for a tenure-track assistant or associate professor position in advertising, with an appointment to begin in fall 2026. We are looking for excellent candidates to teach some courses in our advertising core, which includes principles, writing, media planning, creative strategy and execution, and campaigns. Additionally, teaching in advertising electives or department areas of high need and demand, such as digital media and graduate courses. The successful candidates must teach, engage in scholarly and/or creative activities, and service, participate in assessment of student learning, and provide academic and professional mentoring to students in a nationally recognized ACEJMC and CEPR-accredited program. Teaching assignments may include in-person and/or online undergraduate and graduate courses scheduled during the day and/or evening. California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) is an equal opportunity employer and a minority-serving institution, with a Hispanic-Serving Institution designation. CSUF earned the prestigious Seal of Excelencia in 2021 and 2024, joining a distinguished group of colleges and universities recognized for their commitment to the success of Latine/x students. CSUF has a diverse student population of over 43,000 students, including international students from 73 nations. CSUF is firmly committed to student success by equipping students to achieve academic excellence, career success, and economic mobility. Candidates who can contribute to this goal through their teaching, research, advising, and other activities are encouraged to identify their strengths and experiences. We are seeking to recruit and retain faculty who can teach and mentor our students to achieve their academic and career goals while advancing the University’s strategic plan objectives. CSUF strives to retain all faculty by providing resources to build meaningful connections and community within and across disciplines. The campus community is designed to foster an inclusive environment that enables students, staff, administrators, and faculty to thrive. Position CSUF faculty are committed teacher/scholars who bring research and creative discovery to life for students in classrooms, labs, studios, and individually mentored projects. They teach broadly in the curricula of their departments, advise students, and serve on departmental and university-wide committees. The primary responsibilities of the person in this position will include the development and teaching of introductory and core courses in the discipline and the development of courses in their area(s) of specialization. This person will also be responsible for producing scholarship and/or creative work commensurate with the requirements for tenure. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to and participate in the life and development of the department, advise students, serve on committees, and participate in the broader university and disciplinary communities. The Department of Communications is one of the largest and most diverse mass communications programs in the United States, situated in the second largest media market in the country. Nearly 1,500 students are enrolled in four concentrations (advertising, entertainment/tourism, journalism, and public relations) with nearly 50 full- and part-time faculty members. The Department operates international programs, a graduate program, numerous laboratory facilities, an internship center, award-winning student media, a student advertising and public relations agency, a week-long signature university event called COMM Week, and many other student organizations, clubs and competitions. For more information about the department, please visit: http://communications.fullerton.edu/comm

Requirements

• A Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in communications or a relevant discipline by the start of appointment
• Minimum two years of professional experience in advertising
• Ability to teach a broad range of advertising courses, including a combination of principles, writing, creative strategy, account planning, and campaign courses
• Ability to interact effectively both orally and in writing with a wide and culturally diverse range of students and colleagues
• A well-articulated research and/or creative agenda in advertising and/or digital media

Nice To Haves

• Evidence of successful teaching
• Four years of professional experience in advertising
• Demonstrated ability to lead high-impact programs emphasizing student mentoring and professional engagement
• Contact with industry leaders and the ability to expand university-industry partnerships
• Ability to contribute in the areas of curriculum development, accreditation self-study, and assessment of student learning
• Ability to organize, advise, and generate interest in an active student-run organization
• Experience or interest in integrating AI tools in a professional advertising environment

Responsibilities

• development and teaching of introductory and core courses in the discipline
• development of courses in their area(s) of specialization
• producing scholarship and/or creative work commensurate with the requirements for tenure
• contribute to and participate in the life and development of the department
• advise students
• serve on committees
• participate in the broader university and disciplinary communities

Benefits

• health/vision/dental plans
• spouse, domestic partner, and dependent fee‐waiver
• access to campus child‐care
• defined‐benefit retirement through the state system and optional tax-sheltering opportunities
• Summer research grants
• moving expenses
• start‐up funds
• reduced teaching load

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees