Professor of Practice Director, SOJC Advertising

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Work type: Faculty - Career

Location: Eugene, OR

Categories: Communications/Public Relations/Marketing, Journalism/Communication, Instruction

Department: School of Journalism and Communication

Rank: Professor of Practice

Annual Basis: 9 Month

Review of Applications Begins

February 5, 2024; position open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please submit the following along with your online application:

• A letter of interest, outlining how your skills, experiences, and any non-traditional/transferable skills meet the minimum and preferred qualifications.

• A current resume

• Portfolio (link to online portfolio is acceptable)

• Two professional pieces

Department Summary

Why join the School of Journalism and Communications? Built around the creative strategist model where each student is trained to be an idea generator and a strategic thinker, the SOJC Advertising program is the largest major in the SOJC and one of the most popular on campus. It celebrates the power of theory and practice, boasts the first Curiosity course in the country, and graduates students to careers in strategy, creative, media, brand management, and digital production. We provide unparalleled experiential learning opportunities such as trips to New York, San Francisco, and other national and international destinations for professional development. Our student agency Allen Hall Advertising and our competitive NSAC Adteam offer students a unique experience in working with clients and producing award-winning work. We also have a growing Advertising and Brand Responsibility Master’s program, where students apply advertising skills to address social and environmental challenges.

Moreover, we graduate leaders. Two of our recent graduates were named to the 2022 Adweek Creative All-Stars and one was selected for the Forbes 30 under 30 list in the same year. Our graduates build careers at agencies and brands around the world. Our Master’s in Advertising and Brand Responsibility was named to the Fast Company Innovative Ideas roster in 2018. We claim Dan Wieden, Tracy Wong, Glenn Cole, John Boiler, Brock Kirby, and Marianne Malina as celebrated graduates and ongoing supporters of the program. Our alumni network is strong and invested in our success.

Position Summary

The University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication (SOJC) seeks a visionary leader at the Professor of Practice rank to join our thriving Advertising program. If you possess preeminent industry experience and an ability to bridge university-to-industry knowledge in innovative ways, this role as the Director of the SOJC advertising program could be the perfect fit for you. In this role, you will use your experience to build a next-generation approach to advertising education as we address issues of creative mastery, social issues, and brand responsibility. As our program and the advertising industry grapple with complex issues such as sustainability, artificial intelligence, and workplace productivity, the director must provide leadership and insight on matters of importance to student and alumni success.

You will lead a team of award-winning practitioners-turned-teachers, as well as scholars dedicated to teaching and research about advertising and cultural key themes. Are you ready to join this renowned team to lead us confidently into an exciting new chapter focused on innovative strategies for student success? If so, we invite you to apply today.

The Advertising program director will

• lead career readiness programs for students;

• oversee Advertising undergraduate curriculum and course development;

• support and collaborate with advertising faculty, SOJC staff, and SOJC leadership;

• develop initiatives for experiential learning and student success;

• build strong connections between the university and the advertising industry;

• teach up to four (4) courses per year on the quarter system in our undergraduate program as well as our professional master’s in Advertising and Brand Responsibility;

• manage advertising area budgets, assessment, admissions, and area meeting agendas, and;

• live in beautiful Eugene, an hour from the coast and an hour from the mountains!

Minimum Requirements

• A master’s degree in design, advertising, journalism, communications, graphic design, or related field. In exceptional circumstances, significant professional experience may substitute for an advanced degree.

• Substantial professional experience in advertising or a related field (12 years).

Professional Competencies

• Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

• Knowledge of curriculum development and instruction.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching in a classroom setting, creating and delivering training programs, or other related experience in instruction.

• Experience teaching at the university level.

• Professional experience in advertising.

• A record of excellence in establishing and maintaining partnerships with professional stakeholders in the field.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visithttp://hr.uoregon.edu/careers/about-benefits.

The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us atuocareers@uoregon.eduor 541-346-5112.

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Advertised: January 19, 2024 Pacific Standard Time

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