Assistant Professor of Advertising

Towson University•Towson, MD

40d•$67,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

The College of Fine Arts and Communication at Towson University invites applications for a tenure-track, nine-month Assistant Professor in Advertising position within the Department of Mass Communication. The preferred start date for this role is August 2027. Towson University is recognized as one of the nation's top 100 public universities, located north of Baltimore, and serves over 19,000 students as part of the University System of Maryland. The university is committed to fostering an environment of respect that promotes intellectual and personal growth for its entire community.

Requirements

Ph.D. in strategic communication, mass communication, advertising, or a related field.
ABD applicants will be considered, but appointment will be at the Instructor rank, and all doctorate degree requirements must be completed by February 1, 2028.
Demonstrated success or potential to teach advertising courses at undergraduate and graduate levels.
Demonstrated potential to develop a strong body of scholarship.
Cover letter / letter of application
Curriculum vitae with a list of three references
An unofficial copy of graduate transcripts
A teaching effectiveness portfolio that includes a teaching philosophy, potential or demonstrated evidence of teaching effectiveness

Nice To Haves

Courses that intersect with advertising and sports communication.

Responsibilities

Teach six classes over a nine-month academic year, with undergraduate classes averaging 20 students and graduate classes averaging about 15 students.
Teach undergraduate courses such as Advertising Copywriting, Advertising Media Planning, Principles of Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, or other advertising-related subjects.
Teach graduate courses that may include Qualitative/Quantitative Research Methods in Communication, Social Media Content Strategies, Social Media Analytics, Communication Theory, Consumer Psychology, or other areas aligned with the candidate's scholarship and expertise.
Integrate emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), into teaching and research relevant to advertising and strategic communication to contribute to the department's strategic priorities.
Potentially develop or teach courses that bridge advertising and sports communication.
Advise undergraduate students.
Supervise graduate student theses or professional projects.
Engage in scholarly research productivity.
Provide service to the department, college, and university.