Professional-in-Residence, Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications

The Pennsylvania State University; University Park (PA, TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Professional-in-Residence for the Fall 2025 semester. This role is perfect for seasoned professionals with a strong background in advertising strategy, AI in communications, or documentary filmmaking. The position emphasizes teaching and mentoring students while collaborating with faculty, making it an exciting opportunity to shape the next generation of communicators. If you have at least 10 years of relevant experience and a passion for education, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant industry experience with increasing responsibility.
• Desire to engage with students and faculty.

Responsibilities

• Teach and mentor students in the fall semester.
• Collaborate with faculty across the university.

Skills

Advertising strategy

AI in strategic communications

Entrepreneurship

Investigative documentary filmmaking

Teaching experience

Education

Master's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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Note: Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For more information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND REQUIREMENTS:

The Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications at Penn State seeks outstanding candidates with exemplary credentials and experience in one of the following areas to join us as a Professional-in-Residence for the Fall 2025 semester:

• Advertising strategy and insights into the use of AI in strategic communications/marketing
• Entrepreneurship and executive leadership in journalism or strategic communication
• Investigative documentary filmmaking with an emphasis on sports

Professionals-in-residence will teach, mentor students, and collaborate with faculty across the university during the fall semester. Candidates should have at least 10 years of relevant industry experience with increasing responsibility, a desire to engage with students and faculty, and a master's degree or equivalent experience. Teaching experience is strongly preferred.

The University Park Campus is located in State College, Pennsylvania. For more information about the Bellisario College or the community, visit http://comm.psu.edu and www.cbicc.org. Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest, a resume, and the names of three to five references.

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