Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, Advertising Creative Strategy, Department of Communication, Advertising & Public Relations

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Position Details

The Department of Communication’s Advertising and Public Relations (ADPR) program, within the College of Arts & Letters, seeks a full-time, tenure-track assistant professor to begin August 15, 2027, with a Ph.D. in Communication or a related terminal field (terminal degree must be earned by August 15, 2027) to join a thriving undergraduate program.

The candidate will teach courses related to Advertising Principles, Campaigns, and Strategic and Creative Direction. Teaching load is 3 courses (12 credit hours) per semester over two 15-week semesters per academic year.

The University of Tampa is a medium-sized, comprehensive, residentially based private institution of more than 11,000 undergraduate and graduate students.  The University is ideally situated on a beautiful 110-acre campus next to the Hillsborough River, adjacent to Tampa's dynamic central business district, which is a growing, vibrant, diverse metropolitan area.  UT reflects this vibrancy; with 25 consecutive years of enrollment growth UT boasts 260 student organizations, a multicultural student body from 50 states and more than 100 countries, and "Top Tier" ranking in U.S. News and World Report.

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in undergraduate teaching, maintain an active record of scholarship, participate in academic advising, and engage in service to the department, college, university, and broader community. Candidates with proven track records and experience in teaching creative strategy and direction are preferred. We welcome innovative pedagogies and creative research agendas and traditions of scholarship.

Interested candidates should possess: a Ph.D. or other terminal degree related to the field, by August 15, 2027; teaching experience and professional experience are preferred.

The Department of Communication includes four vibrant majors and participates in delivering two interdisciplinary M.A. programs. Undergraduate programs include Advertising & Public Relations (ADPR); Communication, Media &Culture (CMC); Journalism (JOU), and Speech and Communication Studies (CSS). Graduate programs include the M.A.in Professional Communication (MAPC) and M.A. in Social and Emerging Media (MASEM).

The Advertising & Public Relations undergraduate program fosters three concentrations: Advertising Creative, Public Relations, and the General (combined) concentration. All three concentrations prepare students for professional and academic careers in strategic communication by featuring advanced digital facilities, education in theory and practice, advanced problem-solving, and exploration of communication ethics, as well as critical perspectives on media and culture. Small class sizes at The University of Tampa allow for mentorship connections with students, as well as student engagement with local, national, and international networks in media, advertising, and public relations.

Responsibilities

The tenure-track faculty member in this position will support the Advertising & Public Relations program in the following ways:

The successful faculty member will demonstrate expertise in, and teach:

• foundational knowledge of advertising principles and campaign development that solves communication/marketing problems by meeting client goals and objectives
• professional skill in Adobe software and other applications to produce creative content
• seek opportunities for professional, scholarly, and/or creative growth and achievement
• fulfill foundational service responsibilities indicated in The University of Tampa’s Faculty Handbook

Please detail what materials are required as part of the application (i.e. CV, Cover Letter, etc.):

CV, Cover letter, sample of creative and/or academic work, contact for three references

The University delivers challenging and high-quality educational experiences to a diverse group of learners. The University has a strong core curriculum rooted in the liberal arts, an enduring commitment to internationalization that has garnered the Senator Paul Simon Award, and a practical, experiential approach to learning.  The University offers more than 200 areas of study, including majors in our colleges of Arts and Letters, Business, Natural and Health Sciences and Social Sciences, Math and Education and 18 master's programs, and 3 professional doctoral programs.

The College of Arts and Letters (CAL) is a place where theory meets practice and expression meets experience. Guided by faculty who are talented artists and distinguished scholars, students come to CAL to study everything from fleeting snaps to enduring works of classic literature. The College is home to eight collaborative and innovative academic departments: Art and Design, Communication, English and Writing, Film, Animation and New Media, Languages and Linguistics, Music, Philosophy and Religion, and Theatre and Dance.

As a community of scholars and artists, the College of Arts and Letters engage in cutting-edge creative work, technological innovation, critical scholarly practice, and dialogue with diverse communities. Faculty and students across CAL work with emerging technologies in cutting-edge facilities including the stunning new Ferman Center for the Arts, the Bailey Art Studios and FabLAB, the historic Falk Theatre, the Sykes Chapel and Center for Faith and Values, and the Cass media production facilities.

The University of Tampa is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to excellence through diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, gender identity, veteran status, or any other non-job-related criteria. The University of Tampa recognizes the importance of a multicultural community of students, faculty, and staff who seek to advance our commitment to diversity. The University invites applications from underrepresented groups and those who have academic experiences with diverse populations.

Submission Guidelines

To receive full consideration for a faculty appointment with The University of Tampa, please be sure to upload documents as required for this position at time of application submission. Once your application has been submitted, no changes may be made. Required documents should be submitted in the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing through the application. Note: A maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to your application. If more than five (5) documents are required, please combine the additional documents into a single attachment so that you may continue through the application process.

Background Check Requirements

Finalists may be required to submit to a criminal background check.