The Department of Advertising in the College of Journalism and Communications (CJC) at the University of Florida invites applications for three full-time (nine- or twelve-month) Lecturer positions. Minimum qualifications for the positions include a bachelor’s or master’s degree in advertising, marketing, art direction, or related area. Recent established advertising work experience with major brands a plus. Preferred qualifications include the ability to teach project management, branded content, native advertising, experiential advertising, data science, social marketing, or emerging advertising technology. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to working with diverse student and community populations and supporting a climate of inclusion with respect to race and ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, class, culture, and religion.

Lecturer faculty expectations include teaching 3-4 courses per semester (depending on service assignments), either online or face-to-face; collaborating in the development and update of undergraduate curricula; bolstering advertising, branding, or promotions course offerings that would appeal across departments; and being a dedicated participant in department-related faculty activities. Additional responsibilities may include advising student-related professional activities (including the Ad Society), acting as a liaison between the department and the industry, professional development facilitator and mentor to student-immersion programs (e.g., MAIP, AEF student competition, The Agency), and building on the momentum to improve diversity in the department and across the industry. Candidate applications will be reviewed for, but not limited to, the following lecturer descriptions.

Lecturer in Multicultural Advertising Insights: Lecturer to develop and revise advertising courses for our new curriculum with emphasis on multiculturalism, account planning with a focus on multicultural markets, cross-cultural research and insights, advertising strategy, and media planning. The successful candidate is charged with raising the profile of the advertising major through recruiting, teaching, and other student engagement activities intended to build the analytical thinking underlying audience selection with consideration to multicultural and cross-cultural strategy and planning.

Lecturer in Brand Strategy and Digital Media: Lecturer to teach core advertising courses in the new curriculum including branding, data science, digital media, and immersion experience courses. The successful candidate will teach 3-4 classes per semester, continuously assess and update curriculum to incorporate emerging digital trends and tools for advertising, advise a student organization, coach students in producing award-winning work, and serve as a bridge to the industry.

Lecturer in Cultural Engagement: Lecturer to specialize in monitoring trends and opportunities for advertising’s role in shaping the cultural, social, political, and ethical trust between institutions and audiences. The person should be a trend analyst with the ability the nurture entrepreneurial and relationship-building skills with societal segments.

Instructions to Applicants:

For full consideration, applications must be submitted online at https://apply.interfolio.com/58585 and must include:

a) A letter of interest summarizing the applicant’s qualifications and suitability for the position,

b) A resume or curriculum vitae,

c) A statement on a commitment to diversity in teaching and mentoring, and

d) Names, titles, and email addresses of three references.

In their letter of interest, applicants should indicate the lecturer position(s) for which they wish to be considered. Applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, and all veterans are encouraged. The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience and includes a full benefits package. Applicants should direct questions to Dr. Cynthia Morton, advertising lecturer search committee chair, at cmorton@ufl.edu.

After an initial review of the applications, applicants who are chosen to receive further consideration will be asked to show evidence of teaching ability. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http//www.naces.org/. The application packet will be submitted as one PDF file through the UF Jobs website at https://jobs.ufl.edu/. If an accommodation due to disability is needed to apply for this position, please call (352) 392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at (800) 955-8771 (TDD).

The search committee will begin review of the application pool on February 18, 2019, and will continue to accept applications until the positions are filled. The position start date is August 2019.

The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty, staff, and student community. The CJC also is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment, preeminent scholarship, cross-disciplinary education, superior skills development, and collaboration spanning the science and practice of communication to produce a significant societal impact on a local, state, and global scale.

About the Institution

The College of Journalism and Communications is accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC) and is home to four departments – Advertising, Journalism, Public Relations, and Telecommunication. The Department of Advertising’s curriculum is designed to provide a foundation for problem-solving, strategic thinking, and persuasion skills needed for the development and production of audience-centered marketplace communications. The department has more than 600 majors served by 14 full-time faculty and 14 adjunct faculty. Visit the Department of Advertising website for more information about the department.

The University of Florida is a member of the Association of American Universities, is categorized in the Carnegie Commission’s top tier of research universities, and is ranked #8 among public universities by U.S. News and World Report. UF has a student body of over 55,000 who come from all 50 states in the United States and more than 100 countries. The university and greater Gainesville communities enjoy a diversity of cultural events, restaurants, year-round outdoor recreational activities, and social opportunities.