Assistant Professor of Practice - Advertising and Public Relations
University of Nebraska Lincoln
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Posted: 01-Feb-25
Location: Lincoln, Nebraska
Internal Number: 95363
Requisition Number: F_250009
Department: Journalism & Mass Comm-0908
Description of Work:
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) College of Journalism and Mass Communications is seeking an assistant professor of practice in Advertising and Public Relations to join our award-winning program starting in August 2025. The responsibilities of this non-tenure track position will include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in advertising and public relations; helping to develop course offerings, initiatives, and programs focusing on advertising and promotion; as well as connecting students with the professional community. The successful candidate will also contribute to the development of our curriculum; provide service to the college, university, and profession; and other assigned duties.
The UNL College of Journalism and Mass Communications is accredited by the ACEJMC and offers majors in advertising and public relations, broadcasting, journalism, and sports media and communication. We create a student-centered environment providing hands-on experiences to enhance learning outcomes through programs such as the Experience Lab and student-run agencies. Students are successful in national competitions, collaborate on research, and complete internships with recognized agencies and companies in leading markets.
As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://www.cms.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
Master's degree in advertising and public relations, journalism, mass communications, or a closely related field.
Professional experience in advertising and public relations.
Preferred Qualifications:
Teaching expertise in advertising and public relations.
Professional experience managing teams related to client-specific work.
With over 25,000 students, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a diverse educational insitution with international stature. The intellectual center for the state of Nebraska and beyond, we are a land-grant, top tier national research-extensive insitution. Part of the Big Ten conference, Big Ten Academic Alliance, our mission includes growing relationships and resources that enable the University of Nebraska to change lives.