Associate Professor-Tenure System

Michigan State University(MSU) • East Lansing, MI • 3d ago

Position Summary

The Department of Advertising + Public Relations in the College of Communication Arts and Sciences at Michigan State University invites applications for a tenure-system associate professor position in Advertising or Public Relations. We seek a scholar whose research either complements existing areas of departmental expertise or brings new perspectives and innovative directions to our program. This position will be supported by the Ellis N. Brandt endowment, which recognizes exceptional teacher-scholars and provides ongoing funding for innovative research in advertising, public relations and strategic communication.

Qualified applicants should have a Ph.D. in Communication, Mass Communication, Mass Media, Information and Media, Advertising, Public Relations, Strategic Communication, or a related field. In addition, applicants should demonstrate strong qualitative and/or quantitative methodological expertise and possess a clearly defined, active research trajectory that reflects a consistent, empirical approach to studying communication in areas relevant to advertising. Applicants should also display evidence of external funding; the ability to teach core and elective courses in advertising; and a commitment to mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.

We seek candidates whose research focus complements and/or strengthens the department's existing expertise in psychological, social, and cultural approaches to advertising. We also welcome applicants whose innovative research expands the department's scholarly reach and opens new avenues for inquiry in advertising and public relations. We also encourage applications from scholars whose work explores the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and advertising, including its implications for communication strategies, consumer outcomes, and media effects.

Example areas of existing expertise include (in alphabetical order): Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies in Communication; Artificial Intelligence and Consumer Behavior; Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) in Advertising; Consumer Privacy; Community Engaged Learning; Data Analytics and Consumer Insights; Inclusive Excellence in communication; Digital and Social Media Strategy; Ethics in Communication; International/Multicultural Communication; Message Processes and Effects; User Generated Content.

Candidates will be evaluated based on the minimum requirements and desired qualifications, using a holistic review approach across different stages of the candidate review process.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate -Mass Communication, Communication, Information and Media, Public Relations, Strategic Communication, or related field.

Minimum Requirements

Ph.D. in Mass Communication, Communication, Information and Media, Public Relations, Strategic Communication, or related field.

Solid expertise and active research program with a well-defined empirical approach to studying communication in areas relevant to public relations.

Evidence of external funding.

Ability to teach core and elective courses in public relations.

Commitment to mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.

Desired Qualifications

Research that complements and/or strengthens the department's existing expertise in psychological, social, and cultural approaches to advertising. We also welcome applicants whose innovative research expands the department's scholarly reach and opens new avenues for inquiry in advertising and public relations. We also encourage applications from scholars whose work explores the intersectio

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