Tenure-Track Advertising Professor: AI & Emerging Tech

San José State University; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

San José State University’s School of Journalism and Mass Communications seeks a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Advertising to integrate AI and emerging technologies into courses across both Creative and Management tracks. The candidate will develop new courses addressing ethics and sustainability in AI-driven creative production, and collaborate with ai-et to transform narratives.

The role supports a Silicon Valley–rooted program with a commitment to equity, inclusive teaching, and student

Qualifications

• MA or MFA in Advertising, Graphic/Communication Design or related discipline is required.
• Demonstrated awareness of the educational goals of a socially and economically diverse student population.

Responsibilities

• Integrate AI and emerging technologies into existing courses across the Advertising program and related tracks.
• Develop new courses addressing ethical and sustainability issues in AI-driven creative production.
• Collaborate with SJSU’s Advanced Institute for Ethical Technology (ai-et) to advance technology narratives through creative practice.

Skills

Cross-cultural awareness

Education

MA or MFA in Advertising/Graphic Design/Communications

PhD or MFA terminal degree preferred

Job description

San José State University’s School of Journalism and Mass Communications seeks a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Advertising to integrate AI and emerging technologies into courses across both Creative and Management tracks. The candidate will develop new courses addressing ethics and sustainability in AI-driven creative production, and collaborate with ai-et to transform narratives.

The role supports a Silicon Valley–rooted program with a commitment to equity, inclusive teaching, and student