University of Mississippi - Oxford, MS
posted 7 days ago
About the position
The School of Journalism and New Media at the University of Mississippi invites applications for two nine-month tenure track/tenured professor positions (1 assistant, 1 assistant or associate) of Integrated Marketing Communications starting Fall 2025. Each position is full-time, tenure-track to begin August 2025. We seek innovative candidates with a strong focus on research to help build the IMC undergraduate and graduate programs to be consistent with the University of Mississippi's Carnegie R-1 status. The successful candidate will have an active research agenda related to integrated marketing communications, including but not limited to strategic communication, public relations, or advertising. Candidates with proven research productivity and/or potential to secure research funding or awards will be given priority consideration. The candidates will maintain a steady stream of scholarly publications in their area of expertise and be expected to perform service to the school and university. We seek individuals who are particularly qualified to teach research methods, public relations, IMC campaigns, global IMC, advertising account management, and/or emerging technology courses. Experience as an instructor of record is highly desirable. Successful candidates will mentor graduate students and teach and develop coursework in both the graduate and undergraduate programs. Teaching responsibilities may include face-to-face or online courses. The School of Journalism and New Media offers undergraduate and graduate programs in Journalism, Integrated Marketing Communications, and Media and Communication. The IMC program curriculum is designed to provide a foundation for students in creating, managing, and evaluating brand-building communications across traditional and digital media platforms. The IMC program is one of the largest of its kind, with nearly 1600 undergraduate students served by 14 full-time faculty and 11 non-tenured faculty. The graduate program in IMC has surged in recent years to more than 100 students. The School of Journalism and New Media is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. In recent years, the school has experienced both exponential growth and some disruption. Our vision at the School of Journalism and New Media is of an inclusive, equitable and regenerative learning community for all people. The ideal candidate will be a critical part of realizing this vision and will help cultivate an environment for the school that promotes a commitment to diversity, inclusion and service to the greater community and to the profession.
Responsibilities
- Build the IMC undergraduate and graduate programs.
- Maintain an active research agenda related to integrated marketing communications.
- Publish scholarly articles in their area of expertise.
- Perform service to the school and university.
- Teach research methods, public relations, IMC campaigns, global IMC, advertising account management, and/or emerging technology courses.
- Mentor graduate students.
- Develop coursework for both graduate and undergraduate programs.
Requirements
- A Ph.D. in communication or related discipline with an emphasis in public relations, integrated marketing communications, advertising, or related area.
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the collegiate level.
- Demonstrated strength in or promise of scholarly productivity.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience as an instructor of record.
- Demonstrated potential for research success as shown through publications or presentations.
- Record of productive teaching excellence in a university setting.
Benefits
- Health and wellness initiatives for employees.
- A vibrant university town with cultural activities.
- Opportunities for professional development.
