Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) of Journalism and Mass Communication- Advertising - Research Focus
Location: Norman
Department: Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication
Position Type: Faculty
Qualifications:
Ph.D. degree in Advertising, Communication, Mass Communication, or a related field is required. ABD will be considered. Professional experience in advertising and previous teaching experience are preferred.
Application Instructions:Applications will be reviewed beginning August 15, 2025, and will be accepted until the position is filled. Applicants should submit: 1) a letter describing their qualifications as well as their vision and plans for the position; 2) a complete curriculum vitae; and 3) the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three references. For specific questions about the position or the application process, please contact the search committee chair, Doyle Yoon, at dyoon@ou.edu.
Applications should be submitted online via Interfolio: http://apply.interfolio.com/168504
Description:The Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Oklahoma is the number one media program in the country, as ranked by the Broadcast Education Association. We seek an outstanding scholar who employs computational methods to conduct empirical research on the effects of AI in advertising and media. The successful candidate will join a faculty that prides itself on scholarly excellence and the outstanding professional preparation of students, grounded in mentoring, industry connections, and experiential learning.
The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate classes and have conceptual and professional expertise in at least one of the following areas: Digital Advertising, Data Analytics, Computational Advertising, Digital Consumer Behavior, or Digital Strategy.
The candidate will also be expected to be a productive advertising scholar. Ability to work in cross-disciplinary settings across programs and build connections with area professionals, businesses and alumni is expected. Forty percent of the allocation of work would be for teaching, 40% for research, and 20% for service. The appointment would begin in August 2026.
The Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication was founded in 2000, after a generous gift from the family of Edward L. Gaylord, owner of the Oklahoma Publishing Company. 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 the student-run Lindsey + Asp integrated advertising, public relations and digital agency. The new faculty will take an active part in the growth of the College through superior teaching, innovative curriculum development, and notable research or creative activity. They will join a highly engaged strategic communication faculty that includes leading advertising and public relations academics in both research and creativity. The College offers the BA, MA, and Ph.D. in journalism, advertising and public relations, and media arts, a master's (MPW) degree in professional writing, and a professional MA in Strategic Communication and Digital Strategy.
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