Renewable Term Instructor - Advertising Program

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus: Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication

Location

Norman, OK

Open Date

Oct 18, 2022

Description

The Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Oklahoma seeks outstanding applicants to apply for a renewable term instructor position to join our nationally recognized Advertising program. The appointment will begin in August 2023.

We are looking for an energetic colleague with strong professional networks and experience in strategic communication to help teach courses centered on a range of advertising skills. The successful candidate should have an outstanding advertising track record and some teaching experience at the university level would be helpful. This person will participate in ongoing course development and teach a 4/4 load of advertising courses that may include audio/video content creation, digital behaviors, digital communications, UX/UI design, project management and web design. This is a non-tenure-track position. 

This person will teach four courses per semester (Fall and Spring), with potential options for summer teaching. This position will help prepare students in both skills and conceptual learning and take an active part in the growth of the College through superior teaching, engaged mentoring, innovative course development, and strong professional engagement through consulting, presentations, and involvement in nationally recognized professional organizations like the American Advertising Federation (AAF), AAAA’s (4A’s), and the American Marketing Association (AMA). 

In addition to teaching, this new colleague will serve as a faculty advisor/sponsor to OU’s AAF National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC) team.

Advertising partners with the Public Relations program within the College to prepare students for careers in all areas of strategic communication and beyond. The candidate will join a highly engaged and well-respected Advertising faculty who are award-winning practitioners, researchers, and instructors.

The Gaylord College was founded in 2000, after a generous gift from the family of Edward L. Gaylord, owner of the Oklahoma Publishing Company. With state-of-the-art facilities in Gaylord Hall, is one of the leading centers of media teaching and scholarship in the United States.  The College has a state-of-the-art Gaylord Hall completed in 2004 and expanded in 2009. A 4,500-square-foot strategic communication area includes Lindsey + Asp.   We house a notable client-based student agency, Lindsey + Asp, that offers opportunities to Advertising and Public Relations students, primarily, to create professional-level work for businesses and organizations. Gaylord is also home to an active Ad Club (American Advertising Federation) chapter. Gaylord College offers the BA, MA, and Ph.D. in journalism, advertising, public relations, creative media production, and professional writing, as well as a master’s (MPW) degree in professional writing, and an online MA program in Strategic Communication and Digital Strategy.

The University of Oklahoma (OU) is a Carnegie-R1 comprehensive public research university known for excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement, serving the educational, cultural, economic, and healthcare needs of the state, region, and nation from three campuses: Norman, Health Sciences Center in Oklahoma City, and the Schusterman Center in Tulsa. OU enrolls over 32,000 students and has more than 2,800 full-time faculty members in 21 colleges.

The University of Oklahoma is home to a 277-acre Research Campus in Norman that was named the No 1 research campus in the nation by the Association of Research Parks in 2013.  Norman is a culturally rich and vibrant town located just outside Oklahoma City. With outstanding schools, amenities, and a low cost of living, Norman is a perennial contender on the “Best Places to Live” rankings. Visit soonerway.ou.edu for more information.

Qualifications

Required

• A minimum of 7-10 years of full-time, progressive experience in Advertising/Strategic Communication [e.g., in a strategic communications agency, corporate, government, non-profit and/or any combination] 

Preferred 

• National professional engagement with a leading organization in advertising, (i.e., AAF, AAAA, AMA) is strongly desired. A master’s degree, MFA, or Ph.D. and college-level teaching experience is preferred but not required. 

Application Instructions

Applications will be reviewed beginning January 17, 2023, and until the position is filled. Applicants should provide 1) a letter describing their qualifications and their vision and plans for this position, 2) a complete curriculum vitae, and 3) names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of at least three references. Applicants are encouraged to provide evidence of teaching effectiveness, a teaching philosophy statement that includes interest and ability to teach a diverse body of students, and online links to creative work and/or portfolio.

For specific questions about the position and application process, please contact search committee chair Armand McCoy at armand.mccoy@ou.edu.

Please submit applications to: http://apply.interfolio.com/115089.

Application Process

This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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Diversity Statement 

The University of Oklahoma is committed to achieving a diverse, equitable and inclusive university community by recognizing each person's unique contributions, background, and perspectives. The University of Oklahoma strives to cultivate a sense of belonging and emotional support for all, recognizing that fostering an inclusive environment for all is vital in the pursuit of academic and inclusive excellence in all aspects of our institutional mission.

Mission of the University of Oklahoma

The Mission of the University of Oklahoma is to provide the best possible educational experience for our students through excellence in teaching, research and creative activity, and service to the state and society.