School of Communications-Public Relations & Advertising, FT Faculty, CFS Professorial

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Permanent, full-time CFS Position in communications. We are seeking a collaborative and accomplished colleague with expertise in advertising and/or public relations to strengthen our Public Relations + Advertising (PRAD) sequence and support undergraduate teaching, research, and service within the School of Communications.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or Terminal Degree. The required degree must be completed by the start date.
• At least 3 – 5 years of professional experience in advertising and/or public relations is preferred, including experience in areas of advertising strategy such as media planning, account management, brand strategy, or channel strategy; and/or experience in areas of public relations such as strategic communication planning, campaign development, measurement and evaluation, reputation management, or crisis communication.
• Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrine of the affiliated church.
• All faculty are required to abide by the university’s Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards.

Nice To Haves

• Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Responsibilities

• Teaching 8 to 9 classes per academic year (fall, winter, spring/summer) across the PRAD curriculum and contributing to core and graduate classes within the School of Communications.
• Mentoring students in the PRAD Intelligence Lab on research projects for clients, competitions, and industry research.
• Engaging in ongoing professional development to update professional skills and knowledge of current communication technologies.
• Engaging in advertising and/or public relations scholarship with the expectation of publishing in well-established, peer-reviewed journals.
• Mentoring and working with graduate and undergraduate students in conducting and publishing research.
• Contributing to the ongoing development of the PRAD sequence vision and planning, curriculum development, and student experience.
• Accepting assignments to participate in school, college, and university councils and committees.

What This Job Offers

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