South Dakota State University – School of Communication and Journalism – Assista

Assistant or Associate Professor of Practice in Advertising

Interested in helping to prepare the next generation of advertising professionals? The School of Communication and Journalism (COJO) at South Dakota State University (SDSU) invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor of Practice in Advertising to begin August 2026. As we experience rapid enrollment growth in our advertising program, we seek a distinguished creative practitioner in advertising and strategic communication with the ability to provide dynamic, engaging instruction to undergraduate students in our ACEJMC‑accredited advertising program. On‑campus teaching responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, advertising copy/design, advertising principles, digital promotions, and courses in the candidate’s area of specialization. The successful candidate will contribute to curriculum development, foster and further develop industry relationships locally and nationally, and advise student clubs or organizations. This position is located in Brookings, SD. This is a nine‑month, non‑tenure‑track, full‑time, on‑campus, benefit‑eligible position and reports to the Director of the School of Communication and Journalism.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

Teach on‑campus and online undergraduate courses (i.e., advertising copy/design, advertising principles, digital promotions, and courses in the candidate’s area of specialization).

Provide discipline‑related service to the School, College, and University as well as local, regional, and national‑level service, given the land‑grant mission of SDSU.

Foster and further develop industry relationships locally and nationally.

Salary
Comm­ensurate with qualifications, starting at $67,000 for Assistant Professor of Practice rank.

Benefits
SDState offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays. Employees also have access to internal and state‑sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state‑supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions. Relocation benefits are available per university’s guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in advertising, strategic communication, or a closely related field, completed by the first day of employment, or bachelor’s degree in advertising, strategic communication, or a closely related field, and a minimum of ten years of industry‑specific work.

Potential for success in teaching at a college or university.

Distinguished record of accomplishment as a practitioner in the field of advertising.

Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience teaching at a college or university.

Evidence of experience in mentoring undergraduate students.

Knowledge of advertising and strategic communication concepts representative of global and domestic identities, experiences and viewpoints.

Proficiency in applications germane to the advertising industry (i.e., Adobe Creative Cloud).

Application Deadline
Position closes on March 9, 2026.

EEO Statement
South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land‑grant access mission. SDSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits discrimination on, the basis of sex, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identification, transgender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status that may become protected under law against discrimination with respect to the offering of all educational programs and employment opportunities. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing HR@sdstate.edu. Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 1000, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007, 605‑688‑4128.

Contact Joshua Westwick, Ed.D., Director, School of Communication and Journalism, joshua.westwick@sdstate.edu, (605) 688‑4171.

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