Assistant/Associate Professor of Advertising Job at California State University,

Assistant/Associate Professor of Advertising

Department of Communications, College of Communications, California State University, Fullerton
Assistant/Associate Professor (Fall 2026)

Overview

The Department of Communications at CSUF invites applications for a tenure‑track assistant or associate professor position in advertising, with an appointment to begin in fall 2026. The successful candidate will teach courses in the advertising core—principles, writing, media planning, creative strategy and execution, and campaigns—and may also teach electives or courses in high‑need areas such as digital media and graduate courses. Teaching may be in‑person, online, or hybrid during the day or evening.

Teaching Responsibilities

• Develop and teach introductory and core advertising courses.
• Develop and teach courses in areas of specialization.
• Include both in‑person and online modalities as needed.
• Engage in assessment of student learning and provide professional mentoring.

Research & Scholarship

• Produce scholarship and/or creative work commensurate with tenure requirements.
• Maintain a well‑articulated research and/or creative agenda in advertising and/or digital media.
• Participate in the life and development of the university and disciplinary communities.

Service

• Advise students and serve on departmental and university‑wide committees.
• Contribute to administrative, curricular, and accreditation activities.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in communications or a relevant discipline by the start of appointment.
• Minimum two years of professional experience in advertising.
• Ability to teach a broad range of advertising courses, including principles, writing, creative strategy, account planning, and campaign courses.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written, with a culturally diverse student body and faculty.
• A clear research and/or creative agenda in advertising and/or digital media.

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of successful teaching.
• Four years of professional experience in advertising.
• Demonstrated ability to lead high‑impact programs emphasizing student mentoring and professional engagement.
• Industry contacts and the capacity to expand university‑industry partnerships.
• Experience in curriculum development, accreditation self‑study, and student‑learning assessment.
• Leadership and participation in active student‑run organizations.
• Interest or experience integrating AI tools in a professional advertising environment.

Application Procedure

• Submit an online application through the CSUF Faculty Portal (position #552253).
• Include a cover letter responding to required qualifications.
• Attach a curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, and inclusive‑excellence statement (≤500 words).
• Provide a candidate statement on commitment to inclusive excellence, including concrete examples of past, present, or future contributions to a diverse student population.
• List three references with contact information.
• Submit three letters of recommendation through the application portal.
• Provide a transcript of the terminal degree when requested.

Application Deadline

All application materials must be received by November 21, 2025. The anticipated appointment date is August 2026.

Compensation

• Assistant Professor: $6,851 to $6,985 per month (12 monthly payments).
• Associate Professor: $6,825 to $14,523 per month (12 monthly payments).
• Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental plans; spouse, domestic partner, and dependent fee‑waiver.
• Campus child‑care access.
• Defined‑benefit retirement through the state system.
• Optional tax‑sheltering and start‑up funds.
• Summer research grants, moving expenses, and a reduced teaching load may be available.

Additional Information

• CSUF is an equal‑opportunity and minority‑serving institution and a Hispanic‑Serving Institution.
• CSUF complies with California Equal Pay Act and CSU policies regarding background checks, accommodations, and child‑abuse reporting.
• CSUF does not currently sponsor H‑1B visa employment. Non‑citizen candidates must have required work authorization at appointment.

For additional details, visit https://communications.fullerton.edu/comm and https://hr.fullerton.edu/total-wellness/.

For questions about the position, contact
Robert Meeds, rmeeds@fullerton.edu or 657‑278‑2177.

To apply, visit https://careers.pageuppeople.com/873/fl/en-us/job/552253/assistantassociate-professor-of-advertising.