School of Communications - Creative Advertising, CFS Professional

Job Title:

School of Communications - Creative Advertising, CFS Professional Posting End Date: 08/01/2026

NOTE:

Last day to apply is Friday, July 31, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (MST)
Position

Start Date:

8/1/2027

Required Degree:

A terminal degree in advertising/communications or a related field is required.

The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Experience:

Candidates should have experience working as a copywriter, art director, or content creator in a creative department of an ad agency or in-house creative department. The ideal candidate will also have experience as a creative director leading other creative teams and providing direction and feedback.

Duties/Expectations:

Permanent full-time CFS position in communications. Teaching assignments will be in undergraduate disciplinary classes primarily in the Creative Advertising sequence, depending on the candidate’s qualifications and school needs. The School of Communications seeks applicants with demonstrated experience in and/or commitment to teaching and creative works.

T eaching 8 to 9 classes per academic year (fall, winter, spring/summer) in the creative advertising sequence and potentially core courses within the School of Communications. This position will also assist the AdLab Faculty Director and AdLab manager to mentor client projects, student portfolios, and other student-centered initiatives. The successful candidate will also contribute to creative advertising sequence vision and planning, curriculum development, etc.,

a ssist with sequence efforts to coordinate with industry associations, agency recruiting, and client relationships, and fulfill school, college, and university assignments .Information required at the time of application – Please list the individual contact information for each of your three recommenders on the faculty application. At some point during the selection process, they may be contacted to submit their letters of reference electronically.

Documents Required at the Time of Application:
Please attach your updated curriculum vitae, cover letter and Mission Alignment Statement to the faculty application.

Please provide a portfolio of your creative work, either by means of portfolio website or PDF with links to view work.

Please provide a recap of your professional experience as a creative and creative director in advertising and how that will help you mentor and teach students.

For further information, please contact Dr. Kris Boyle, Director, email:

Note:

Failure to attach the required documents may result in your application not being considered.

This position requires the successful candidate to relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment.

MISSION ALIGNMENT STATEMENT INSTRUCTIONS If you are a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:

BYU is committed to hiring faculty members who enthusiastically embrace and energetically advance its unique mission. To this end, please include a one-page mission alignment statement as part of your application that addresses how you might, as a BYU faculty member: (1) live a life of loyalty to Jesus Christ and His restored Church and align yourself with doctrine and teachings declared by living prophets, seers, and revelators;

(2) demonstrate intentionality in building faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His restored gospel among students and others in the BYU community; and (3) teach your subject matter with the Spirit of God and strive to keep it “bathed in the light and color of the restored gospel” (Spencer W. Kimball).If you are not a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:

Applicants who are not members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints include a one-page mission alignment statement that describes understanding of and commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the AIMS of a BYU Education .EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

All faculty are required to abide by the university’s Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrine of the affiliated church.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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