Assistant Professor of Teaching in Advertising or Strategic Communication

Location: Ames, Iowa
Job Category: Academia
Job ID: 73240
Employment Type: Part time
Salary:
Posted: 09.16.2025

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Iowa State University
Position Title: Assistant Professor of Teaching in Advertising or Strategic Communication
Appointment Type: Faculty
 
Job Description
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
The Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University seeks an experienced professional to teach courses in advertising and/or strategic communication and potentially other courses in journalism, public relations, or sports media and communication, depending on the candidate’s experience and the school’s needs. In addition to teaching at a high level, the successful candidate may be asked to mentor undergraduate students as part of the school’s required internship program.
Adherence to programmatic goals and curriculum objectives is required, as the school is accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC).
 
Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in communications or a related field
• Two years of professional experience in advertising, strategic communication, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated professional experience beyond the required amount in advertising, strategic communication, or a related field;
• Demonstrated knowledge in current and emerging industry technology;
• Advising or mentoring experience;
• Demonstrated teaching excellence in higher education.

 
Department/Program & College Description: The Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication has a dynamic ACEJMC-accredited undergraduate program and a strong master’s program. The school has undergraduate majors in advertising, journalism and mass communication, public relations, and sports media and communication. Additional information about the school is available at www.greenlee.iastate.edu.
Department Unit/Website: www.greenlee.iastate.edu
Proposed Start Date: January 1, 2026
Proposed End Date or Length of Term: December 31, 2028
Number of Months Employed Per Year:
Time Type: Part time
 
Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application.  https://isu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/IowaStateJobs/job/Ames-IA/Assistant-Professor-of-Teaching-in-Advertising-or-Strategic-Communication_R17752
Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
3) Contact Information for Three References

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program
 
Original Posting Date: September 15, 2025
Posting Close Date: October 16, 2025
Job Requisition Number: R17752

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