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UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences · 3 months ago

Professor of Practice in Advertising and Public Relations

Fayetteville

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$101K/yr - $101K/yr

15+ years exp

The University of Arkansas is a top-tier research institution seeking a non-tenure track Professor of Practice in Advertising and Public Relations to start in August 2026. The successful candidate will primarily focus on teaching required ADPR classes and developing new courses that align with industry expectations.

EducationHealth CareNon Profit

H1B Sponsored

Responsibilities

Teach a 4-4 load of core and elective classes in the ADPR degree program inside the School of Journalism and Strategic Media

Develop new innovative courses to meet industry demands

Create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others

Demonstrate high quality teaching effectiveness

Qualification

Advanced degree in Advertising15 years industry experienceTeaching excellence in higher educationCurriculum developmentProfessional-grade tools proficiencyMentoring studentsIntegrate experiencesCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Advanced degree in Advertising, Public Relations or a closely related field from an accredited institution of higher education conferred by the date of initial appointment

Professional applicable equivalencies will be considered on the above qualifications

Demonstrated excellence in teaching in a higher education setting or demonstrated ability to teach required Advertising and Public Relations major courses, such as Advertising Principles, Public Relations Principles, Public Relations Writing, Creative Strategy and Execution, Media Planning and Strategy, Account Planning, and Campaigns, as well as digital/social media courses, incorporating case-based and experiential learning methods

Minimum 15 years combined professional leadership or executive experience in the advertising/public relations industry, including but not limited to persuasive content strategy, social digital media campaign management, E-commerce, Artificial Intelligence, writing for various social media platforms or other areas based on area of expertise

Demonstrated ability to supervise student projects, student media (Main Hill), student organizations (AD Club and/or PRSSA), contribute to curriculum development, facilitate industry connections, internships, and professional development opportunities, and potentially engage in research or scholarly activities

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others

Preferred

Demonstrated commitment and ability to mentor undergraduate, honors, and/or graduate students, including serving on or directing thesis committees, senior papers, independent research, etc

Demonstrated and sustained commitment to maintaining nationally recognized professional experience in the advertising and public relations industries, including active involvement in organizations such as the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) and American Advertising Federation (AAF)

Professional experience in Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) marketing to teach ADPR courses, by bringing industry insights into areas such as brand storytelling, consumer behavior, media planning, influencer marketing and omni channel marketing relevant to fast-moving consumer goods

Record of professional awards, honors, or industry recognition

Strong record of successful publication and external funding in industry-relevant topics

Demonstrated ability to develop effective undergraduate and graduate classes that complement the current course catalog

Strong evidence of the ability to be an active, involved, and collegial member of a collaborative faculty team both on campus and in relevant national service organizations

A proven track record of developing new and innovative courses that respond to emerging industry trends

Proof of Veteran Status

Benefits

University contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance

Tuition waivers for employees and their families

12 official holidays

Immediate leave accrual

A choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary

Company

UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

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UAMS is the state’s only comprehensive academic health center, with colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Health Professions and Public Health; a graduate school; a hospital; a northwest Arkansas regional campus; a statewide network of regional centers; and seven institutes: the Winthrop P.

Founded in 1879

Little Rock, Arkansas, USA

10001+ employees