Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, Advertising Creative Strategy, Department of Communication, Advertising & Public Relations

University of Tampa • Tampa, FL

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Communication’s Advertising and Public Relations (ADPR) program, within the College of Arts & Letters, seeks a full-time, tenure-track assistant professor to begin August 15, 2027. The candidate must possess a Ph.D. in Communication or a related terminal field (terminal degree must be earned by August 15, 2027) to join a thriving undergraduate program. The candidate will teach courses related to Advertising Principles, Campaigns, and Strategic and Creative Direction. The teaching load is 3 courses (12 credit hours) per semester over two 15-week semesters per academic year. The University of Tampa is a medium-sized, comprehensive, residentially based private institution with over 11,000 undergraduate and graduate students, situated on a 110-acre campus adjacent to Tampa's central business district. The University boasts 260 student organizations, a multicultural student body from 50 states and over 100 countries, and a "Top Tier" ranking in U.S. News and World Report. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in undergraduate teaching, maintain an active record of scholarship, participate in academic advising, and engage in service to the department, college, university, and broader community. Candidates with proven track records and experience in teaching creative strategy and direction are preferred. Innovative pedagogies and creative research agendas are welcomed. The Department of Communication offers four undergraduate majors and participates in two interdisciplinary M.A. programs. The Advertising & Public Relations undergraduate program includes concentrations in Advertising Creative, Public Relations, and a General concentration, preparing students for careers in strategic communication with advanced digital facilities, theory and practice education, problem-solving skills, and exploration of communication ethics and critical perspectives on media and culture. Small class sizes facilitate mentorship and engagement with local, national, and international networks.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or other terminal degree related to the field, by August 15, 2027.
• Teaching experience.
• Professional experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in teaching creative strategy and direction.

Responsibilities

• Support the Advertising & Public Relations program.
• Demonstrate expertise in and teach foundational knowledge of advertising principles and campaign development that solves communication/marketing problems by meeting client goals and objectives.
• Demonstrate professional skill in Adobe software and other applications to produce creative content.
• Seek opportunities for professional, scholarly, and/or creative growth and achievement.
• Fulfill foundational service responsibilities indicated in The University of Tampa’s Faculty Handbook.

Benefits

• Full-time, tenure-track position.
• Teaching load of 3 courses (12 credit hours) per semester over two 15-week semesters per academic year.
• Access to advanced digital facilities.
• Small class sizes allowing for mentorship connections with students.
• Opportunities for student engagement with local, national, and international networks in media, advertising, and public relations.
• Access to cutting-edge facilities including the Ferman Center for the Arts, Bailey Art Studios and FabLAB, Falk Theatre, Sykes Chapel and Center for Faith and Values, and Cass media production facilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree