College of Media

Assistant or Associate Professor of Advertising, tenure-track

The Department of Advertising in the College of Media at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is seeking assistant and/or associate professors to fill two tenure-track positions in a growing and nationally recognized program.

The Department of Advertising was established in 1959 by Charles H. Sandage, considered by many as the "father of advertising education." Today the department's philosophy is rooted in "The Sandage Way," which is professionally relevant yet broad enough that students learn critical analytical and problem-solving skills. The faculty incorporates these values in their teaching and scholarship that is focused on understanding, evaluating and communicating the many-faceted aspects of advertising.

Candidates for this position should be able to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in advertising, which might include strategy, creative, digital, media, research and/or management. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the potential to establish a productive research agenda in the advertising field and be an effective teacher.

Earned doctorate is preferred; ABD or a master's with extensive professional experience will be considered. The position can begin January 16, 2009, or August 16, 2009. Salary commensurate with experience.

Applicants should include a cover letter describing experience, vita, work samples if appropriate, and a list of three references, including e-mail addresses. Send application materials, including e-mail address to:

Dr. Jason Chambers
Search Chair
Department of Advertising
University of Illinois
810 S. Wright St.
Urbana, IL 61801
217-333-1602
jpchambe@illinois.edu

Full consideration will be given to applications received by September 15, 2008. Applications from women and minorities are especially encouraged.

The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.

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