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Associate or Full Professor in Advertising
Job no: 541227
Work type: Tenure-Track Faculty
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Communications/Public Relations/Marketing, Education/Training/Instructional Design
Department:23020000 - CJC-ADVERTISING
Classification Title:
ASO PROF
Classification Minimum Requirements:
Applicants must have a Ph.D. or be on track to have one by October 15, 2026, in advertising, communication, marketing, information science, human-computer interaction, computer science, data analytics, or related field. A background teaching advertising classes at the undergraduate or graduate level and some professional experience is desirable.
Job Description:
The Opportunity
The Department of Advertising at the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications invites applications for a full-time, nine-month scholar at the rank of Associate or Full Professor in Advertising.
Position Description
The Department of Advertising seeks to hire an associate or full professor engaged in scholarly research and grant acquisitions in the areas of health communication, science communication, environmental communication, or risk communication. Scholars should emphasize mediated or mass communication aspects of these specialties. The successful candidate has built a national or international reputation, via an established research record with publications in top-tier journals and success in securing extramural funding. They are also expected to mentor junior faculty, contribute to the department's leadership, advance the research agenda, and foster collaborations across the College and University and with other national or international institutions.
In addition to scholarship, the ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, especially doctoral students, on topics related to the faculty member's expertise. We seek candidates that can teach undergraduate advertising courses and graduate-level mass communication courses. Preferably, they will demonstrate competency in teaching one or more courses from the core curriculum for the advertising major, especially courses in advertising strategy and advertising campaigns. Core courses for the undergraduate major include but are not limited to Principles of Advertising, Advertising Strategy, Copy and Visualization, Digital Insights, Media Planning, and Advertising Campaigns.
Job Qualifications:
Qualified candidates for the position
• Have already achieved the rank of Associate or Full Professor with tenure
• Have an active record of published research and scholarship related to the field of Advertising or other areas of mediated health/science communications that complement proven areas of strengths in the CJC
• Have experience teaching undergraduate advertising courses and graduate mass communication courses
• Can successfully demonstrate funded partnerships with other scholars in the disciplines associated with communications or among disciplines outside of communications (e.g., artificial intelligence, health, science, engineering, sustainability)
About UF's College of Journalism and Communications
Accredited by ACEJMC, the College has earned its reputation for excellence over the last half century based on the strength of its programs, faculty, students, and alumni, the stories they tell, and the difference they make worldwide. The college offers over 2,700 students bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees and certificates online and on campus. Our 92 full-time faculty members and 184 part-time instructors serve in four academic departments: Advertising, Journalism, Public Relations and Media Production, Management and Technology. We enroll nearly 2,800 undergraduate students both in-person and online. More than 750 graduate students are earning master's and doctoral degrees. Visit the websites of the College of Journalism and Communications (https://www.jou.ufl.edu) and the Department of Advertising (https://www.jou.ufl.edu/advertising/) for more information.
You can search for faculty by area of expertise here and read summaries of recent research here.
The College of Journalism and Communications is committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining top talent by valuing diversity of thought, skill, and experience. As an equal opportunity employer, we believe in fostering environments where team members feel included, valued for their differences, and empowered to do their best work.
About the University of Florida
UF is a member of the Association of American Universities. It is ranked as the seventh best public University by U.S. News and World Report, fifth by Forbes, and fourth by TIME Magazine. In 2024, the Wall Street Journal ranked UF as the top public university in the country. UF faculty conducted a record $1.33 billion in research in fiscal year 2025. Federal research funding has continued to increase, accounting for a record $817 million in 2025.
The University of Florida offers a competitive salary commensurate with similar positions and includes a full benefits package. To view the University's Total Reward benefit package, please click here: https://benefits.hr.ufl.edu/.
About Gainesville, Florida
As home to Florida's largest and oldest University, Gainesville (http://cityofgainesville.org) is one of the state's centers of education, medicine, cultural events and athletics. Gainesville and the surrounding area are home to about 250,000 people, a robust arts community, several museums, a world-class health care system anchored at UF, a downtown core known for its restaurants and brew pubs, excellent public and private schools, and abundant nature exemplified by clear, natural springs. Additionally, within a two-hour driving distance are cities such as Tampa, Orlando and Jacksonville and attractions such as Disney World, University Studios, Busch Gardens, and historic St. Augustine. Explore Gainesville in 60 Seconds.
Expected Salary:
Commensurate with experience and education
Required Qualifications:
Applicants must have a Ph.D. or be on track to have one by October 15, 2026, in advertising, communication, marketing, information science, human-computer interaction, computer science, data analytics, or related field. A background teaching advertising classes at the undergraduate or graduate level and some professional experience is desirable.
Preferred:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applications must be submitted online via Careers at UF. Applications must include an electronic copy of the following:

• A letter of interest outlining the candidate's research agenda, teaching and mentoring approach, relevant academic and professional experience;
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness, including your most recent two years of course evaluations;
• Complete curriculum vitae; Names, titles, addresses, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of three references

The Search Committee may request additional materials at a later time.
Review of applications begins October 15, 2026, and continues until the position is filled.
Questions should be directed to Search Committee Chair Kasey Windels at kwindels@ufl.edu or (352) 294-1398.
If an accommodation is needed to apply for this position due to a disability, please call (352) 392-4621 or the Florida Relay System at (800) 955-8771 (TDD).
Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http//www.naces.org/. The application packet will be submitted through the UF Jobs website at https://jobs.ufl.edu/. All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening, which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks, and verification of education.
The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Florida's Government-in-the-Sunshine Laws require that all documents relating to the search process, including letters of application, nomination and reference, be available for public inspection.
Health Assessment Required:No
Advertised: 02 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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