Assistant Professor of Public Relations - Advertising

Oakland University; Rochester (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakland University in Michigan invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in advertising, beginning in August 2027. The successful candidate will emphasize quantitative methods and contribute to advertising, brand communication, sports communication, social media analytics, or technology and society.

The candidate will teach, maintain an active record of scholarship, and engage in service to the department, college, university, and broader community.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in advertising, public relations, communication, or related field by start date.
• Evidence of research productivity or a developing agenda with publication potential.
• Commitment to teaching excellence and mentoring.
• Ability to contribute to a collaborative academic environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in advertising and related fields.
• Maintain an active program of scholarship and publish in high-impact venues.
• Engage in service to department, college, university and broader community.
• Contribute to industry partnerships and hands-on learning opportunities.

Skills

Quantitative research methods

Teaching excellence

Advertising

Education

PhD in advertising / PR / communication

Job description

The Department of Communication, Journalism, and Public Relations at Oakland University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position with a focus on advertising, beginning in August 2027. We are particularly interested in candidates who employ quantitative research methods and whose scholarship contributes to areas of disciplinary relevance and student interest, including advertising and brand communication, sports communication, social media analytics and management, or technology and society.

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in teaching, maintain an active record of scholarship, and engage in service to the department, college, university, and broader community. We also value industry experience and the ability to engage students through hands-on, project-based learning in both the classroom and professional practice. As part of our collaborative faculty community, the successful candidate will help prepare students to shape the future of advertising and strategic communication in the diverse Metro Detroit area and beyond.

• A Ph.D. in advertising, public relations, communication, or a related field, or demonstrate the ability to complete their Ph.D. by the start date.
• Evidence of research productivity or a developing research agenda with potential for publication in high-impact scholarly outlets in the advertising, public relations, and/or strategic communication disciplines.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring
• Ability to contribute to a collaborative and collegial academic environment.