Michigan State University is hiring: Assistant Professor-Tenure System Advertisi

Assistant Professor - Tenure System

Job No: 1056502

Work type: Faculty/Academic Staff
Personnel Sub Area: FAS - Fac./Acad Staff
Major Administrative Unit / College: College of Communication Arts Sciences
Department: Advertising and Public Relations
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location: East Lansing
Categories: PR/Media/Graphics/Comm/Fund Raising, Tenure System Faculty, Full Time (90-100%), Non-Union

Position Summary

The Department of Advertising + Public Relations in the College of Communication Arts and Sciences at Michigan State University invites applications for a tenure‑system assistant‑professor position in Public Relations or Advertising. Candidates should conduct research that complements existing departmental expertise or introduces new perspectives and innovative directions to our program. The role includes teaching core and elective courses and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.

Responsibilities

• Conduct empirical research in public relations, advertising, or a related field.


• Teach core and elective courses in public relations.


• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students.

Required Degree

Doctorate in Mass Communication, Communication, Information and Media, Public Relations, Strategic Communication, or a related field.

Minimum Requirements

• Ph.D. in Mass Communication, Communication, Information and Media, Public Relations, Strategic Communication, or a related field.


• Solid expertise and an active research program with a well‑defined empirical approach to studying communication in areas relevant to public relations.


• Evidence of, or potential for, external funding.


• Ability to teach core and elective courses in public relations.


• Commitment to mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.

Desired Qualifications

• Research that complements or strengthens the department’s existing expertise in psychological, social, and cultural approaches to public relations.


• Evidence of, or potential for, a national or international reputation.


• Industry experience.


• Experience teaching across platforms and mentoring graduate students.


• Experience in entrepreneurship.


• Interdisciplinary collaboration.


• Outreach and engagement within local communities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, or protected veteran status.