American Association of Blacks in Higher Education
Instructor or Lecturer, Advertising and Public Relations - NSCM
American Association of Blacks in Higher Education, Tampa, Florida, us, 33646
Instructor or Lecturer, Advertising and Public Relations - NSCM
The Nicholson School of Communication and Media (NSCM) in the College of Sciences at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications for an instructor or lecturer position in Advertising and Public Relations. This position is anticipated to begin in August 2026. This job is a 9-month, non-tenure earning, annually renewable position that offers a clear career path with the possibility of promotion based on years of service and performance.
Overview The successful candidate will contribute to the mission of the school by teaching undergraduate courses in the Advertising/Public Relations degree program. The candidate may be expected to teach in multiple modalities, including face-to-face and online, and to offer skill-based courses such as Public Relations Writing. The instructional duties and service assignments are in accordance with the department’s current equitable workload policy.
Other typical responsibilities include actively participating in the school’s academic life. This includes serving on committees, attending faculty meetings and graduations, engaging with student groups to foster student professional development outside of the classroom, and assessing student learning. External service expectations may include work with appropriate academic bodies and professional organizations.
Responsibilities Generate and deliver engaging undergraduate courses in Advertising and Public Relations, including skill-based courses such as Public Relations Writing.
Deliver course content in multiple modalities, including face-to-face instruction and online instruction.
Assist in service assignments including participation in faculty committees, faculty meetings, student professional development activities, and student learning assessment.
Minimum Qualifications
A master’s degree (for an instructor) or a terminal degree (for a lecturer) from an accredited institution in a related field with experience and specialized expertise directly related to the position.
Demonstrated teaching experience (instructor of record) in advertising and/or public relations skills courses.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated professional experience in advertising, public relations, strategic communications, and/or a related area.
A minimum of five years of progressive relevant professional or creative activity.
Evidence of effective teaching or strong potential for effective college-level instruction.
Evidence of effective teaching or strong potential for effectiveness in skill-based courses (e.g. Writing for PR).
Ability to integrate emerging trends, tools, and technologies into teaching and professional activity.
Experience advising student organizations (e.g., PRSSA) or mentoring students in applied professional contexts.
Involvement in Advertising and/or Public Relations professional associations.
Additional Application Materials Required
A curriculum vitae.
A letter of interest describing qualifications for the position, such as teaching experience/interest.
The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.
Benefits
Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program.
Paid time off, including annual (12-month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays.
Retirement savings options.
Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions.
Education assistance.
Flexible work environment.
And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide click here.
Job Close Date 01/15/2026
Contact Questions regarding this search should be directed to: Lindsay Hudock,
Lindsay.Hudock@ucf.edu .
Special Instructions to the Applicants: Sponsorship for employment-based visas will only be considered under exceptional circumstances and is not guaranteed. Preference will be given to candidates who are currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
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Overview The successful candidate will contribute to the mission of the school by teaching undergraduate courses in the Advertising/Public Relations degree program. The candidate may be expected to teach in multiple modalities, including face-to-face and online, and to offer skill-based courses such as Public Relations Writing. The instructional duties and service assignments are in accordance with the department’s current equitable workload policy.
Other typical responsibilities include actively participating in the school’s academic life. This includes serving on committees, attending faculty meetings and graduations, engaging with student groups to foster student professional development outside of the classroom, and assessing student learning. External service expectations may include work with appropriate academic bodies and professional organizations.
Responsibilities Generate and deliver engaging undergraduate courses in Advertising and Public Relations, including skill-based courses such as Public Relations Writing.
Deliver course content in multiple modalities, including face-to-face instruction and online instruction.
Assist in service assignments including participation in faculty committees, faculty meetings, student professional development activities, and student learning assessment.
Minimum Qualifications
A master’s degree (for an instructor) or a terminal degree (for a lecturer) from an accredited institution in a related field with experience and specialized expertise directly related to the position.
Demonstrated teaching experience (instructor of record) in advertising and/or public relations skills courses.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated professional experience in advertising, public relations, strategic communications, and/or a related area.
A minimum of five years of progressive relevant professional or creative activity.
Evidence of effective teaching or strong potential for effective college-level instruction.
Evidence of effective teaching or strong potential for effectiveness in skill-based courses (e.g. Writing for PR).
Ability to integrate emerging trends, tools, and technologies into teaching and professional activity.
Experience advising student organizations (e.g., PRSSA) or mentoring students in applied professional contexts.
Involvement in Advertising and/or Public Relations professional associations.
Additional Application Materials Required
A curriculum vitae.
A letter of interest describing qualifications for the position, such as teaching experience/interest.
The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.
Benefits
Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program.
Paid time off, including annual (12-month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays.
Retirement savings options.
Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions.
Education assistance.
Flexible work environment.
And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide click here.
Job Close Date 01/15/2026
Contact Questions regarding this search should be directed to: Lindsay Hudock,
Lindsay.Hudock@ucf.edu .
Special Instructions to the Applicants: Sponsorship for employment-based visas will only be considered under exceptional circumstances and is not guaranteed. Preference will be given to candidates who are currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
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