THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON

Announcement of Communication Faculty Position

Search Code: LIB091212ADV

The Department of Communication at The University of Texas at Arlington invites applicants for either an Assistant Professor in a tenure-track position in Advertising; or an Advertising Specialist with a Master’s degree (preferred) with significant experience in the field. Located within the growing Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, UT Arlington is part of the University of Texas system with more than 33,000 students.

Advertising, Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track

UT Arlington seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Advertising beginning Fall 2013. Applicants with Ph.D.s are preferred; ABDs will be considered. Candidate should demonstrate a record of or potential for excellence in social scientific research, teaching, and service appropriate to the rank. Preferred teaching and research areas include creative, interactive media, IMC, and consumer and market research. A secondary teaching field in public relations, communication law and ethics, and/or media sales would be valuable. The ability to contribute to the department’s M.A. in Communication is required.

Advertising, Specialist, Non-Tenure-Track

UT Arlington seeks an Advertising Specialist (Professional-in-Residence) in Advertising beginning Fall 2013. Applicants with a Master’s degree (preferred) and significant experience in the field will be considered. Evidence of classroom and/or related teaching experience is valued. Preferred teaching areas include creative, interactive media, IMC, and consumer and market research. A secondary teaching field in public relations, communication law and ethics, and/or media sales would be valuable.

All applicants should submit a letter of application, vita, three letters of recommendation, a sample of on-going research (for tenure-track applicants only), a sample of professional work [if applicable], and evidence of teaching effectiveness [if applicable] by email or to the address below.

Please visit our website at http://www.uta.edu/communication/ for the full position description and to learn about our faculty and course offerings.

Application materials should be sent to Search Committee Chair, Dr. Tom Christie (indicate Advertising), Department of Communication, Box 19107, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX 76019-0107. Application materials will also be accepted electronically via email to christie@uta.edu. Review of applications will begin October 8th, and continue until the position is filled. Applicants who are selected for interviews must be able to show proof that they will be eligible and qualified to work in the United States by time of hire. UT Arlington is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The use of tobacco products is prohibited on UT Arlington properties. A criminal background check will be conducted on finalists.