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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. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter3) Contact Information for Three ReferencesIf you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] 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

By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State University (http://www.iastate.edu/) attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive land-grant mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State, we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities.

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If you have questions about the application process please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485. Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email [email protected] or call (515) 294-4800 or Toll-Free: (877) 477-7485. TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942.

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