Assistant / Associate / Full Professor (2 positions) - Tombras School of Advertising and Public Relations, Full Time - seeks to fill a tenure-track Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Full Professor as well as an assistant professor position to begin August 1, 2025.
The Tombras School seeks colleagues with expertise in advertising and a contemporary understanding of the changing aspects of the field.
The ability to teach in one or more of the following areas is strongly desired : principles, research, graphic design, issues, media, management, issues, and campaigns.
A . at the time of the appointment in communications with a concentration in advertising, equivalent, or other relevant fields and evidence of excellence in teaching and research commensurate with appointment at a Carnegie classified Research 1 University are required.
Professional experience is preferred. ABDs will be considered for the rank of Assistant Professor.
The successful candidates will demonstrate the potential to receive externally funded research. Responsibilities include maintaining an active program of research, teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses, and performing service to the school, college, university, and discipline.
The salary for the positions is competitive and commensurate with experience.
Candidates for Assistant Professor should have a demonstrated potential to succeed as a junior faculty at a state flagship campus such as University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Candidates for Associate Professor should have a demonstrated record of publishing in top publication venues and service to both their research fields and their home institutions.
Candidates for Professor should be nationally recognized researchers with active and distinct research agendas. A record of or potential for obtaining external funding is also desirable.