What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor / Assistant Professor of Practice in Advertising, Fall 2025 Job at Un position at University of Tennessee, Knoxville?
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville : Knoxville Academic Units : College of Communication and Information : Advertising / Public Relations
Location
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
Open Date
Jul 09, 2024
Description
The Tombras School of Advertising and Public Relations in the University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s (UTK) College of Communication and Information (CCI), seeks a non-tenure-track Instructor of Practice or Assistant Professor of Practice in Advertising, depending on qualifications. This is a 9-month appointment to begin August 1, 2025 with a 3-year, renewable appointment. The salary for the position is competitive and commensurate with experience.
Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate level courses (4 / 4 load). Courses assigned may include : Principles of Advertising, Graphic Design, Research, Creative Strategy, Media Strategy, Management, Societal Issues, Account Planning, and Campaigns, or other special topics courses in the major.
Applicants should have the requisite classroom or applied experience to teach these courses. Recent relevant industry experience is highly desired.
Qualifications
Qualifications include Master’s degree in communications or related area or equivalent and evidence of excellence in teaching or significant professional experience in the field of advertising, conferred at the time of appointment. A Ph.D. is preferred but not required. Experience in–or the potential for–building an equitable and diverse environment in teaching, mentoring, life experiences, or service is also required.
The ability to work collaboratively with faculty, students and staff from a wide range of disciplines, cultures, and academic backgrounds is essential. The candidate should also have the ability to build positive and mutually beneficial relationships with professionals working in a variety of communication and information sectors.
Application Instructions
To apply, please submit a letter of application, curriculum vita or resume, and the names and contact information of at least three references who can speak about your experience in the industry of advertising or teaching classes in advertising. Additionally, if you have classroom experience, please send teaching evaluations for at least the most recent 2 years of teaching.
Apply by September 15, 2024, for priority consideration.
Application Process
This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.
All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admission without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, and parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.
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