Assistant Professor in Advertising - 1031679-6689

University of Illinois • Urbana, IL • 2h ago

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12887906 **Assistant Professor in Advertising

Charles H. Sandage Department of Advertising

College of Media - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign**

The Charles H. Sandage Department of Advertising in the College of Media at the University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign invites applicants for a full-time (100% FTE) tenure-track assistant professor position. The expected start date is August 2026. Successful applicants should demonstrate a promising record of scholarship and an eagerness to contribute to the department\'s research, teaching, service, and public engagement missions.

We are looking for an excellent scholar to build on our strengths and expand our expertise in the contemporary media and advertising landscape. Ideal candidates will have research and teaching expertise in areas such as:

AI and advertising

Computational social science with an emphasis on media and

advertising

Data analytics including social media analytics and an emphasis in

advertising

Social and mobile media and emergent technologies

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in hand by August 16, 2026 in a relevant field, including but not limited to: advertising, communication, mass communication, marketing, psychology, and information sciences.

Teaching responsibilities will include courses in our existing undergraduate and graduate curricula, with the potential to develop new electives in areas related to advertising or public relations. Advertising faculty also actively contribute to the College of Media\'s interdisciplinary doctoral program in the Institute of Communications Research (ICR).

The Charles H. Sandage Department of Advertising is a global leader in advertising research and the first academic department in the country to focus on advertising education. Consistent with Sandage\'s vision of advertising, the Department strives to shape the future of advertising by placing more emphasis on the \"why\" than on the \"how\" of advertising activities in broader social @contexts. The Charles H. Sandage Department of Advertising is highly interdisciplinary. We honor a variety of disciplinary publishing traditions ranging from scholarly books to articles in flagship journals in advertising, communication, media, marketing, and public relations, as well as in adjacent fields such as history, information and computer sciences and psychology. We are committed to strengthening, embracing, and celebrating the rich tapestry of diversity and inclusiveness at Illinois.

Appointment Information

This is a 9/12 tenure-track (100% FTE) assistant professor position. The expected start date is August 2026. The budgeted salary range for the position is \$82-85k. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on October 1, Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. For full consideration, application materials should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references. All requested information must be submitted for an application to be considered complete. Full consideration will be given to applications received by October 1, 2025. Applicants may be interviewed before the closing date; however, no hiring decision will be made until after that date. The review will continue until the position has been filled.

Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information regarding application procedures, including requests for confidentiality of the application, please contact Dr. Chang Dae Hamat cdham317@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio, depending on the position. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits .

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu .

Requisition ID: 1031679

Job Category: Faculty

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