Purdue University - West Lafayette, IN
posted 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
West Lafayette, IN
10,001+ employees
Educational Services
About the position
Purdue University's Brian Lamb School of Communication is seeking an Assistant Professor of Practice in Advertising to teach and mentor undergraduate students in the Public Relations and Strategic Communication concentration. The role involves a standard teaching load of four courses per semester, focusing on advertising-related subjects, and includes opportunities for advising student organizations and mentoring graduate students.
Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate courses in advertising, public relations, and strategic communication.
- Mentor undergraduate and graduate students, particularly those pursuing non-academic career goals.
- Advise the student American Advertising Federation (AAF) chapter.
- Develop course materials and assessments for advertising courses.
- Engage in interdisciplinary collaboration with other departments and programs.
Requirements
- Master's degree in advertising, communication, marketing, or a related field by the start date of the appointment.
- Minimum of three years of professional experience in advertising, public relations, or marketing.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in teaching at the university level.
- Demonstrated effectiveness in mentoring students.
- Professional work samples in advertising.
Benefits
- Competitive salary commensurate with training and experience.
- Access to teaching support resources such as the Center for Instructional Excellence.
