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Michigan State University

Assistant Professor Position in Advertising and Public Relations (AI, Communication, and Media) Michigan State University in United States

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Computer Science

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Available

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Sep 1, 2026

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Computer Science
Psychology
Communication Studies
Artificial Intelligence
Media Studies
Business
Public Relations
Advertising
Mass Communication
Strategic Communication
Qualitative Method

About this position

Michigan State University is inviting applications for a tenure-system Assistant Professor position in the Department of Advertising and Public Relations, beginning in Fall 2027. This is an early-stage faculty opening for scholars in communication, mass communication, media studies, advertising, public relations, strategic communication, and related areas.

The department is especially interested in candidates whose research explores the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and advertising, including implications for communication strategies, consumer outcomes, society, and media effects. Broader areas of interest include 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 with a clear path to completion by the start date. The post also asks for strong qualitative and/or quantitative methodological expertise, an active empirical research trajectory, evidence of or potential for external funding, the ability to teach advertising courses, and a commitment to mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.

This is a full-time tenure-track faculty role at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan, and the position is described as remote-friendly. The search committee will begin reviewing applications after 2026-09-01.

To apply, submit materials electronically through the MSU employment portal using posting 1119534. Required materials include a cover letter, research statement, teaching philosophy, CV, and three references. Questions may be directed to Chuqing Dong at [email protected].

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Available

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 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 special interest in research on AI and advertising.

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