Tenure-Track Advertising Professor—AI & Emerging Tech

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

Job summary

The California State University’s School of Journalism and Mass Communications at San José State University invites applications for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Advertising, starting August 2027. The candidate will blend professional practice with scholarly research in advertising, emphasizing emerging technologies and AI within Silicon Valley’s creative ecosystem.

We value hands-on, project-based learning, inclusive teaching, and a commitment to equity.

Qualifications

• MA or MFA in Advertising, Graphic/Communication Design or related disciplines.
• Demonstrated awareness of the educational goals of a diverse student population and cross-cultural teaching experience.
• PhD or MFA terminal degree preferred; or Masters with substantial industry experience.
• Experience with emerging technologies as part of a creative workflow.
• Experience with Adobe tools and AI-driven/generative production.
• Knowledge integration of AI in advertising/PR with focus on creative practice.
• Developed or developing research/creative agenda focusing on AI in creative production/workflows and ethical/sustainability issues.

Responsibilities

• Integrate AI and emerging technologies in Advertising courses across Creative and Management tracks and in PR/Advertising Marcom tracks.
• Develop new courses addressing ethical and sustainability issues of AI adoption in design and media.
• Collaborate with SJSU's Advanced Institute for Ethical Technology (ai-et) to reframe technology narratives through creative practice and inquiry.
• Participate in shared governance and serve on department/college/university committees.
• Organize all classes within the Canvas LMS.
• Demonstrate inclusive teaching materials and strategies to support a diverse student population.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Creative work

Education

MA or MFA in Advertising, Graphic/Communication Design or related

Tools

Adobe tools

AI tools

Job description

The California State University’s School of Journalism and Mass Communications at San José State University invites applications for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Advertising, starting August 2027. The candidate will blend professional practice with scholarly research in advertising, emphasizing emerging technologies and AI within Silicon Valley’s creative ecosystem.

We value hands-on, project-based learning, inclusive teaching, and a commitment to equity.