Lecturer or Assistant Professor, Advertising and Public Relations

Job Summary

The University of Nebraska at Kearney seeks an individual to teach introductory and advanced advertising courses within the Communication Department’s advertising & public relations program to begin in the Fall of 2026.

• Teach introductory and advanced advertising courses in the department’s Advertising & Public Relations program, including Public Relations, Social Media Strategies, and Strategic Communication Campaigns.
• Potentially teach courses such as Advertising and Promotion at The Antelope, Integrated Marketing Communication, Advertising Copywriting, and other relevant courses.
• Contribute to curriculum development for the new Influencer and Digital Content Creation minor, teaching courses in influencer strategy, branded content, social media analytics, digital storytelling, and emerging platforms.
• Use Adobe InDesign and Photoshop on Mac computers; deliver both in-person and online courses.

• Teach 4 undergraduate and/or graduate courses per semester, with the possibility of 1 course release per semester for research or creative work.
• Maintain active research or creative activities.
• Advise students in the Media Studies major.
• Participate in service to the department, college, university, and profession.

• Teach 4 undergraduate courses per semester.
• Participate in service to the department, college, and university.

• For Assistant Professor:
  PhD, MFA, or other appropriate terminal degree in a relevant field (ABD candidates considered).
• For Lecturer:
  Master’s degree in a relevant field.

• Teaching experience and/or equivalent practical/professional experience.
• Familiarity with Mac computers and current design software, including Adobe Creative Suite applications.
• Experience with online teaching, course development, and student advising.

• Cover letter.
• Curriculum Vitae.
• Contact information for 3 professional references.
• Statement of research or creative activity (strongly encouraged for Assistant Professor applicants).

The University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK) is a public university committed to excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement. As part of the University of Nebraska system, UNK offers a supportive, student-focused environment with the resources of a larger institution. Located in central Nebraska, UNK serves around 6,000 students and is known for its strong academics, welcoming campus culture, and dedication to student success.

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment.