The assistant professor of marketing communications will help grow the departments innovative undergraduate interdisciplinary major. Evidence of successful workplace experience in digital marketing communications or related areas, as well as expertise in marketing communications theory and practice and teaching experience at the college level is needed. This is a full-time, probationary tenure track position.
This position will focus on instructing courses in traditional areas of marketing communications including, but not limited to:
- Advertising
- Persuasion
- Personal Branding
- Senior Seminar, a course that prepares graduating seniors for entry into the marketing
- Other courses based on the individual’s area of study or specialty
Instruction should be approached from an application-based perspective that combines Marketing Communications’ foundations and principles with current and historically topical events, campaigns, and issues. Global, ethical, and diversity-based subject matter should be included within the courses. In addition, creation of new courses that fit personal interests and align with the department’s vision.
Salary Range: Low to mid $50’s
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree in marketing communications, marketing, or related field
- At least two years of professional work in marketing, public relations, advertising, social media marketing or related field.
- A demonstrable record of at least two years of successful college-level teaching. May include courses taught while in graduate school.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience in teaching the specific courses listed above
- Experience teaching undergraduates at the college/university level in an online environment
- Evidence of scholarly activity
- Ph.D. in marketing communications, marketing, communication studies, or related field
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applicants are required to apply online. UWRF will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Applicants are required to provide:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Letter of interest specifying qualifications and experience (cover letter)
- Names, addresses and telephone numbers of at least three references who can specifically comment upon your experience and professional preparation (references)
Inquiries should be addressed to:
Grace Coggio
Associate Professor and Search Chair
Deadline to Apply: Initial review of applications will begin upon receipt. For full consideration, applicants should submit all required materials by November 19, 2021.
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