Michigan State University
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Assistant Professor in Advertising and Public Relations (AI, Media, and Communication) Michigan State University in United States
Degree Level
not provided
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Available
Deadline
Sep 1, 2026
Country
United States
University
Michigan State University
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About this position
Michigan State University is inviting applications for a tenure-system Assistant Professor position in the Department of Advertising and Public Relations, with a start date in Fall 2027. This is an early-stage faculty opening for scholars whose work strengthens or complements the department’s expertise in advertising, public relations, communication, mass communication, strategic communication, media studies, and AI-related communication research.
The department is especially interested in candidates working at the intersection of artificial intelligence and advertising, including implications for communication strategies, consumer outcomes, society, culture, and media effects. Broader areas of interest include artificial intelligence and emerging communication technologies, digital media, influencer and creator culture, consumer insights, analytics and privacy, ethics and CSR, health communication, political communication, race and identity communication, science communication, and persuasion processes and effects.
Applicants should have a Ph.D. in a relevant field, or be an ABD candidate who will complete the doctorate by the start date. The post also asks for strong qualitative and/or quantitative methodological expertise, an active empirical research agenda, evidence of or potential for external funding, teaching ability in advertising and related courses, and a commitment to mentoring students. Industry experience, entrepreneurship, interdisciplinary collaboration, and outreach/engagement are desirable.
This is a full-time tenure-system faculty role at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan, and the position is described as remote-friendly. The application materials include a cover letter, research statement, teaching philosophy, CV, and three references. The search committee will begin reviewing applications after 2026-09-01.
For questions, contact the search committee chair, Chuqing Dong at [email protected]. Apply through the Michigan State University Employment Opportunities website using posting 1119534.
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What's required
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Mass Communication, Communication, Information and Media, Advertising, Public Relations, Strategic Communication, or a related field, or be ABD with a clear pathway to complete the Ph.D. by the start date. Candidates should have strong qualitative and/or quantitative methodological expertise, an active and clearly defined empirical research program relevant to advertising, evidence of or potential for external funding, ability to teach core and elective advertising courses, and a commitment to mentoring undergraduate and graduate students. Desired qualifications include a national or international reputation, industry-related experience, entrepreneurship, interdisciplinary collaboration, and outreach/engagement experience, with particular interest in research on AI and advertising.
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