Assistant Professor of Public Relations - Advertising

The Department of Communication, Journalism, and Public Relations at Oakland University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position with a focus on advertising, beginning in August 2027. We are particularly interested in candidates who employ quantitative research methods and whose scholarship contributes to areas of disciplinary relevance and student interest, including advertising and brand communication, sports communication, social media analytics and management, or technology and society.

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in teaching, maintain an active record of scholarship, and engage in service to the department, college, university, and broader community. We also value industry experience and the ability to engage students through hands-on, project-based learning in both the classroom and professional practice. As part of our collaborative faculty community, the successful candidate will help prepare students to shape the future of advertising and strategic communication in the diverse Metro Detroit area and beyond.

The Department of Communication, Journalism, and Public Relations at Oakland University provides students with a dynamic, career-focused education that combines academic excellence, hands-on learning, and industry-relevant skills. Through innovative coursework, experiential learning opportunities, and access to state-of-the-art technologies, students develop the knowledge, creativity, and critical thinking skills needed to thrive in today’s rapidly evolving media and communication industries or pursue advanced studies.

The Public Relations and Advertising (PRAD) program emphasizes strategic thinking, research, creative storytelling, and relationship building, equipping students to develop compelling messages, engage diverse audiences, manage organizational reputations, and design impactful communication campaigns across traditional and digital platforms. Through a combination of theoretical foundations, practical applications, and real-world experiences, students gain the skills and professional confidence to pursue careers in public relations, advertising, digital and social media strategy, brand management, media planning, corporate communication, and strategic consulting, as well as graduate studies in related fields.

Learn more about our programs on our website: https://www.oakland.edu/cj/

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. in advertising, public relations, communication, or a related field, or demonstrate the ability to complete their Ph.D. by the start date.
• Evidence of research productivity or a developing research agenda with potential for publication in high-impact scholarly outlets in the advertising, public relations, and/or strategic communication disciplines.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring
• Ability to contribute to a collaborative and collegial academic environment.