Chuqing Dong

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] ).

Michigan State University’s Department of Advertising and Public Relations is seeking candidates for an Assistant Professor (tenure system) position beginning in Fall 2027 . This is an academic faculty opening in advertising, public relations, strategic communication, communication, mass communication, mass media, and information and media , with a strong interest in scholars whose work connects artificial intelligence (AI) and advertising. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in a related field, or be an ABD candidate who will complete the doctorate by the start date. The department is especially interested in candidates with a clearly defined, active, empirical research program; strong qualitative and/or quantitative methods; and evidence of, or potential for, external funding. Teaching ability in core and elective advertising courses and a commitment to mentoring undergraduate and graduate students are also important. The post highlights a broad range of possible research areas, including AI and emerging communication technologies, digital media, influencer and creator culture, consumer insights, privacy, ethics, CSR/advocacy, health communication, political communication, race and identity communication, science communication, persuasion, and media effects. The department also values industry-related experience, interdisciplinary collaboration, outreach, and a growing national or international academic reputation. Institution: Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, United States. Application deadline: 2026-09-01. How to apply: submit materials electronically through the MSU employment portal using posting 1119534. Required materials include a cover letter, one-page research statement, one-page teaching philosophy, CV, and three references. Inquiries may be directed to Chuqing Dong at [email protected] . This is a tenure-track faculty opportunity rather than a scholarship or studentship. It is relevant for candidates in communication studies, media studies, information technology, business, and psychology-related research on advertising and public relations.

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 .

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] .

Michigan State University is inviting applications for a tenure-system Assistant Professor position in the Department of Advertising and Public Relations in the College of Communication Arts and Sciences. This is an early-career faculty opening with a start date in Fall 2027 . The department is especially interested in scholars whose work strengthens or expands its research profile in advertising, public relations, communication, mass communication, strategic communication, media studies, and related fields . A particular emphasis is placed on research at the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and advertising , including implications for communication strategies, consumer outcomes, society, culture, and media effects. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in a relevant field, or be ABD with a clear path to completion by the start date. The post also highlights the importance of strong qualitative and/or quantitative methods , an active empirical research agenda, potential for external funding , and the ability to teach core and elective courses in advertising. Mentoring undergraduate and graduate students is also expected. Desired strengths include a national or international academic reputation, industry-related experience, entrepreneurship, interdisciplinary collaboration, and outreach/engagement. The department notes existing expertise in areas such as AI and emerging communication technologies, digital media and creator culture, consumer insights and privacy, ethics and CSR, health communication, political communication, race and identity, science communication, and persuasion processes. The position is based at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan, United States. The application deadline is 2026-09-01 . Applicants should submit materials electronically through the MSU careers portal.