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The School of Media, Arts and Communication (MAC) seeks an exceptional educator for a Visiting Assistant Professor position in Advertising and Public Relations. Reporting to the school director, the Visiting Assistant Professor designs and facilitates classroom, online, and/or laboratory instruction within an academic discipline to ensure quality delivery of instruction and integration of content within an academic work unit.

Responsibilities include providing for-credit instruction in formats such as classroom, online, and/or laboratory settings, including grading. The successful candidate will serve as an instructor of record, teaching undergraduate courses in advertising and public Relations, with emphases on public relations writing, strategy, media relations, and community relations, advertising media planning, strategic integrated marketing communication (IMC), and social media and digital content creation. They will serve as a flexible instructional resource for the college, potentially supporting other areas as needed, such as Journalism, Media Studies, Advertising, or Communication Studies. The position will participate in school meetings and contribute to curriculum discussions as appropriate. Service activities may include advising student organizations, serving discipline level committees, and other duties as assigned.

Possible courses taught: Intro to Media, Principles of Public Relations, Case Studies in Public Relations Management, New & Emerging Media, Advertising Media, Strategic Campaigns in Advertising, Application of New & Emerging Media, Media Organization and Management, Public Relations Campaigns, Research in Strategic Communication, Digital Marketing

Facilitate classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction, including assessment of student performance

Contribute to the strategic development of curriculum and academic content through various mediums to ensure the integrity of the educational mission of the work unit

Contribute to the development of teaching and learning scholarly work including publications and presentations

Advise students on academic and career direction within a specific field of study

Collaborate with department faculty and staff to develop teaching strategies relevant to the discipline

Develop and design curriculum and instructional material relevant to a course of instruction

Guide student employees engaging in hands-on, applied project work experiences

School of Media, Arts, and Communication (SOMAC)

Competitive

• Master's degree or higher in Public Relations, Advertising, Media Studies, Communication, or a closely related field.

• At least one year of professional experience in public relations, advertising, or multimedia content creation.

• Evidence of effective teaching or strong potential for excellence in teaching

• Experience applying industry tools to deliver measurable results, including creating branded content in applications such as Adobe Creative Suite, experience analyzing social media metrics to improve engagement, and using CMS platforms to manage weekly content updates.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary academic environment.

• PhD (or related terminal degree) in Public Relations, Advertising, Media Studies, Communication, or a closely related field.

• Extensive applied industry experience in Advertising and Public Relations related projects or related professional practice

• Experience leading or contributing to real-world projects in agencies, startup, nonprofit, or corporate environments

• Accreditation in Public Relations (APR)

• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary academic environment.

• College-level teaching experience in Advertising and Public Relations related subjects.

• Commitment to experiential teaching practices and student-centered learning.

• Willingness to adapt to evolving curricular needs across MAC.

• Curriculum Vita/ Resume

• Cover Letter

*Please use your application materials to speak to each of the qualifications for this position as listed above. Be sure to describe your relevant experience and areas of expertise, using specific examples from your work and education history. Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application.
All final candidates will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for three (3) references, with at least one being from a manager or supervisor, during the interview process.
Note: Once you have attached your materials and submitted your application, you will not be able to go into the system and change them.
To Ensure Consideration: Position will remain open until filled, however, the committee will begin to review applications April 26, 2026.Applications received after that date may be given consideration. Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration.

For questions regarding your application and additional options to apply, contact Human Resources at recruitment@uwosh.edu or 920-424-1166
Work Authorization
Unless otherwise indicated in the job posting, the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. UW Oshkosh is not an e-verify employer; therefore, STEM extensions are not options for work authorization.

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