NEOGOV · 1 month ago
Assistant/Associate Professor of Advertising
Fullerton, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$6,825/mo - $14,523/mo
2+ years expCalifornia State University, Fullerton is inviting applications for a tenure-track assistant or associate professor position in advertising, starting in fall 2026. The role involves teaching advertising courses, engaging in scholarly activities, and mentoring students within a diverse and dynamic communications department.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Teach some courses in our advertising core, which includes principles, writing, media planning, creative strategy and execution, and campaigns
Teach in advertising electives or department areas of high need and demand, such as digital media and graduate courses
Engage in scholarly and/or creative activities and service
Participate in assessment of student learning
Provide academic and professional mentoring to students
Develop and teach introductory and core courses in the discipline and the development of courses in their area(s) of specialization
Produce scholarship and/or creative work commensurate with the requirements for tenure
Contribute to and participate in the life and development of the department, advise students, serve on committees, and participate in the broader university and disciplinary communities
Qualification
Required
A Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in communications or a relevant discipline by the start of appointment
Minimum two years of professional experience in advertising
Ability to teach a broad range of advertising courses, including a combination of principles, writing, creative strategy, account planning, and campaign courses
Ability to interact effectively both orally and in writing with a wide and culturally diverse range of students and colleagues
A well-articulated research and/or creative agenda in advertising and/or digital media
Preferred
Evidence of successful teaching
Four years of professional experience in advertising
Demonstrated ability to lead high-impact programs emphasizing student mentoring and professional engagement
Contact with industry leaders and the ability to expand university-industry partnerships
Ability to contribute in the areas of curriculum development, accreditation self-study, and assessment of student learning
Ability to organize, advise, and generate interest in an active student-run organization
Experience or interest in integrating AI tools in a professional advertising environment
Benefits
Health/vision/dental plans
Spouse, domestic partner, and dependent fee‐waiver
Access to campus child‐care
Defined‐benefit retirement through the state system
Optional tax-sheltering opportunities
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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