Susan M.
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Assistant Professor Tenure-Track in Advertising, Public Relations, and Communication Michigan State University in United States
Degree Level
not provided
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Tenure-track faculty appointment; the post notes evidence of or potential for external funding but does not specify stipend, salary, tuition, or other financial support.
Deadline
Sep 1, 2026
Country
United States
University
Michigan State University
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About this position
Michigan State University is seeking an Assistant Professor (Tenure System) in the Department of Advertising and Public Relations in East Lansing, Michigan. This is an early-stage tenure-track faculty opening for scholars in communication, mass communication, mass media, information and media, advertising, public relations, strategic communication, or a closely related field.
The department is especially interested in candidates with strong qualitative and/or quantitative methods, a clearly defined and active empirical research program, and evidence of or potential for external funding. The post highlights research that complements or expands the department’s expertise, including artificial intelligence (AI) and advertising, emerging communication technologies, digital media, influencer and creator culture, consumer insights, analytics and privacy, health communication, political communication, race and identity communication, science communication, persuasion, CSR, and media effects.
Applicants should be able to teach core and elective courses in advertising and related areas and should show a commitment to mentoring undergraduate and graduate students. Desired strengths include a national or international academic reputation, industry-related experience, entrepreneurship, interdisciplinary collaboration, and outreach/engagement.
Eligibility includes a completed Ph.D. or ABD status with a clear pathway to finish the doctorate by the start date. The search is for a full-time faculty appointment in a remote-friendly role. The application window closes on 2026-09-01, and the search committee will begin reviewing applications after that date.
To apply, candidates must submit a cover letter, research statement, teaching philosophy, CV, and three references through the Michigan State University jobs portal. Inquiries may be directed to the search committee chair, Chuqing Dong ([email protected]).
Funding details
Tenure-track faculty appointment; the post notes evidence of or potential for external funding but does not specify stipend, salary, tuition, or other financial support.
What's required
Ph.D. in Mass Communication, Communication, Information and Media, Advertising, Public Relations, Strategic Communication, or a related field, or ABD with a clear pathway to complete the Ph.D. by the start date. Applicants should have strong qualitative and/or quantitative methodological expertise, a clearly defined active empirical research trajectory 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/international academic reputation, industry-related experience, entrepreneurship, interdisciplinary collaboration, and outreach/engagement experience. Research in AI and advertising is especially encouraged.
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Professors
Professor, Advertising and Public Relations
United States
Research Interests
Artificial Intelligence
Media Studies
Computer Science
Strategic Communication
Mass Communication
chair of the search committee
United States
Research Interests
Public Relations
Media Studies
Mass Communication
Communication Studies
Strategic Communication
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