Adjunct Instructor of Advertising and Public Relations

University of North Texas System; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of North Texas System is seeking an Adjunct Instructor of Advertising and Public Relations for the Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027 semesters. This position requires teaching various courses at the UNT-Mayborn School of Journalism in Denton.

Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field along with extensive professional experience in Advertising or Public Relations. The school fosters a diverse campus community and encourages applications from candidates experienced with HSI/MSIs.

Qualifications

• Extensive professional experience in Advertising or Public Relations.
• Three years full-time experience in media and/or college teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach various Advertising and Public Relations courses as needed.
• Engage with students and provide a learning environment.
• Collaborate with faculty on department objectives.

Skills

Advertising Technology

Programmatic Advertising

Advertising analytics

Advertising Media Buying and Planning

Influencer Marketing

Ad Management

Ad Copywriting

Ad Art Direction

Research and Campaign Evaluation

Quantitative Methods

Computer Applications for Ad and PR

PR for Non-Profits

Strategic Social Media Sports Media Relations

Public Relations Writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field

Master's degree in journalism or related field

Job description

Title

Adjunct Instructor of Advertising and Public Relations

Employee Classification

Adjunct Faculty

Campus

Denton

Division

UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department

UNT-College of Lib Arts & Soc Sci

Department

UNT-Mayborn Sch of Journal-Gen-138000

Job Location

Denton

Salary

Varies based on experience.

FTE

Varies based on assignment

Retirement Eligibility

Not Retirement Eligible

Department Summary

The Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism is an ACEJMC-accredited school with the only professionally accredited journalism master’s program in the four-state region of Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Arkansas. The school is located in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, in one of the largest media markets in the country. We offer journalism classes in public relations, advertising, print/digital, broadcast/digital, and photojournalism. The Mayborn enrolls approximately 750 undergraduate students and 50 graduate students. Graduates have won many national and international awards, including Pulitzer Prizes. The school offers students multi-platform professional opportunities including the award winning North Texas Daily student newspaper, Denton Public Access TV, and student-run photography and ad/PR agencies. The school also hosts the annual Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference, the nationally acclaimed conference for aspiring and experienced writers, journalists and authors.

UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.

Position Overview

The Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism seeks qualified individuals for its Adjunct Instructor pool and welcomes applicants at any time. This posting is for the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 semesters. The specific courses involved may vary from semester to semester and openings to teach these courses develop on a periodic basis, depending on department teaching needs.

The anticipated need is for:

• Advertising Technology
• Programmatic Advertising
• Advertising analytics
• Advertising Media Buying and Planning
• Influencer Marketing
• Ad Management
• Ad Copywriting
• Ad Art Direction
• Research and Campaign Evaluation
• Quantitative Methods
• Computer Applications for Ad and PR
• PR for Non-Profits
• Strategic Social Media Sports Media Relations
• Public Relations Writing

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field and extensive professional experience in Advertising or Public Relations.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in journalism or related field and three years full-time experience in media and/or college teaching.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

N/A

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Varies based on assignment.

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.