Teaching Assistant Professor in Advertising and Public Relations – University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Teaching Assistant Professor in Advertising and Public Relations – University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

• Institution: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

• Academic Unit / Department: School of Journalism and Strategic Media, Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences

• Job Reference / Requisition ID: R0090702

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, Academic Term (Fixed Term), Non-Tenure

• Academic Rank / Level: Teaching Assistant Professor

• Salary / Remuneration: Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

• Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA

• Application Deadline: October 11, 2026, for full consideration

📋 Overview of Role

The School of Journalism and Strategic Media at the University of Arkansas invites applications for a non-tenure track Teaching Assistant Professor in Advertising and Public Relations (ADPR), beginning in August 2027. This teaching-focused position involves a 4–4 course load within the ADPR degree program, along with research and academic service responsibilities.

The successful candidate will teach a range of core and elective ADPR courses and may develop courses responsive to evolving industry needs, particularly in digital media, social media, advertising strategy, public relations, and related areas.

🎯 Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Teach a 4–4 course load of core and elective courses in the Advertising and Public Relations degree program.

• Teach courses including Advertising Principles, Public Relations Principles, Public Relations Writing, Media Planning & Strategy, Account Planning, Campaigns, digital media, and social media.

• Develop courses in areas of professional expertise in response to evolving industry practices.

• Integrate current advertising and public relations practices, technologies, and professional experience into classroom teaching.

• Mentor and advise undergraduate, honors, and graduate students, including applied projects, independent studies, theses, and student organizations.

• Maintain engagement with the advertising and public relations professions through professional practice, consulting, industry partnerships, or professional organizations.

• Contribute to scholarly, professional, and/or creative activity relevant to advertising and public relations.

• Participate in academic service within the School.

• Work on campus with regular, reliable attendance.

• Duties allocation: 80% Teaching, 10% Research, 10% Academic Service.

🎓 Qualifications & Candidate Profile

• Required Education: Terminal degree in advertising, public relations, mass communication, or a closely related field from an accredited institution of higher education, conferred by the date of initial appointment.

• Experience & Specializations: Demonstrated record of effective college-level teaching in advertising, public relations, strategic communication, or a closely related field.

• At least three years of professional experience in advertising, public relations, strategic communication, marketing, or a closely related field.

• Preferred Qualification: Professional experience working with consumer-packaged goods (CPG) brands or clients.

• Professional experience managing teams and/or client-based advertising, public relations, or strategic communication projects.

• Experience mentoring or advising undergraduate, honors, and/or graduate students.

• Current engagement with the advertising and/or public relations professions.

• Experience developing or updating courses and curricula in response to evolving industry practices and technologies.

• Knowledge of emerging areas including artificial intelligence, digital and social media, e-commerce and retail media, and audience analytics.

• Proficiency with professional tools for content creation, media planning, social media management, analytics, and campaign management, such as Adobe Creative Cloud, Cision, Meltwater, Sprout Social, or Hootsuite.

💼 Remuneration & Benefits

• Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

• Benefits: Benefits-eligible position.

• University contributions toward health, dental, life, and disability insurance.

• Tuition waivers for employees and their families.

• 12 official holidays and immediate leave accrual.

• Choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5% to 10% of employee salary.

📄 Application Checklist & Required Documents

1. Cover Letter / Letter of Application

2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy, which may include evidence of teaching effectiveness and should not exceed three pages

4. List of three professional references, including name, title, email address, and phone number

5. Optional: Proof of Veteran Status

📬 Application Process

• 🔗 Application Link: University of Arkansas System Career Site

• 📧 Contact / Enquiries: Dr. Sisi Hu, Search Committee Chair — sisih@uark.edu

• 📅 Deadline: October 11, 2026, for full consideration

• Application Method: All application materials must be uploaded through the University of Arkansas System Career Site.

• Review: Review of applications will begin October 11, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.

• Work Authorization: Applicants must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

🌐 Official Website / Domain: https://uark.edu/