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Position Information
Position Information
Posting Number
F-1035
Position Title
Advertising and Public Relations Lecturer
College/Unit
College of the Arts & Media
Home Department
School of Communication, Journalism, and Media
Employee Group
Fixed-Term Faculty - Academic Year
Employment Status
Full-Time
Position Type
One Semester
Position Classification
Fixed-Term Faculty
Position Begin Date
08/24/2026
Position End Date
12/21/2026
Position Summary
The School of Communication, Journalism, and Media seeks an instructor to teach three on-campus advertising courses and one public relations course for the Fall 2026 semester to cover faculty leaves. This is only a one-semester appointment. The Lecturer must teach courses in person in campus classrooms.
Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in advertising or related field.
• Previous professional experience in advertising account management.
• Basic knowledge of the public relations area.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in advertising or related field.
• Previous teaching in higher education.

Message to Applicants
Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community.
You must submit an online application in order to be considered an applicant for this position.
Preference will be given to applicants who apply by May 26, 2026.
Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.
The Hiring Committee will send a link to references of preferred candidates to submit letters of recommendation. Please be sure to provide contact information for three references in the online application.
Interviews are anticiapated to be conducted virtually in early June.
About the Department
The School of Communication, Journalism, and Media seeks candidates who share our commitment to diverse and inclusive perspectives in teaching, scholarship, and service. By leveraging our diverse experiences, backgrounds, and insights, we inspire innovation, challenge the status quo, and create better outcomes for our students and community.
The School of Communication, Journalism, & Media at Central Michigan University is dedicated to empowering students with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in today's rapidly evolving media landscape. With a range of programs and courses, we offer hands-on training in communication, journalism, media, and strategic communication.
Our faculty are industry professionals and scholars passionate about mentorship and guiding students toward successful careers in media and communication.
For more information, please visit our website
Posting Begins
05/01/2026
Posting Ends
Open Until Filled
Yes
Type of Recruitment
External
About CMU
Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.
We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master's, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.
CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more.
Central is home to 17 men's and women's Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17.
CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It's part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state's largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant.
Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions - Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more - are within easy reach of the city's central location in Michigan's Lower Peninsula.
CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.
EEO Statement
CMU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and institution. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex-based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight.
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CMU's Title IX Coordinator can be reached at:
Phone: 989-774-3253
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Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
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