Instructor, -Advertising & Public Relations

Job No: 527841

Work type: On-Campus Undergraduate/Graduate

Location: Tuscaloosa

Categories: Non-Tenure-Track/Clinical Faculty

Department/Organization: 207201 - Advertising and Public Relations

Rank: Instructor

The Department of Advertising and Public Relations in the College of Communication & Information Sciences at the University of Alabama invites applications for a nine-month Renewable Contract Instructor in Advertising or Public Relations to begin in August 2026.

The primary focus of this position is undergraduate teaching. You will join a community of leading scholars and seasoned industry practitioners, collaborate with exceptional students, and help shape the next generation of communication professionals.

The ideal candidate will possess professional experience in advertising or public relations. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate the ability to teach across both disciplines or in interdisciplinary contexts. Additional consideration will be afforded to candidates with expertise in integrated marketing communications (IMC).

Depending on the candidate’s experience and background, assigned classes could include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Advertising and/or Public Relations Campaigns
• Advertising & Public Relations Management
• Channel Planning
• Public Relations Writing
• Branding Principles and Practice
• Advanced Digital Marketing
• Introduction to Audience Analysis
• Introduction to Channels & Messaging
• Introduction to Consumer & Media Research

The ability to work with student groups, such as the National Student Advertising Competition Team or the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA), is also desired.

The successful hire will teach four undergraduate courses each fall and spring semester, with the ability to teach master’s and Ph.D. courses, dependent on academic qualifications.

• A master’s degree in an appropriate field or an undergraduate degree with a significant record of relevant experience.
• Professional experience in advertising and/or public relations, with experience in one or more of these areas: strategy, research, account management, account planning, brand planning, account leadership, or agency leadership.

• Experience teaching college-level classes, or experience in leading employee training or workshops.
• Experience with developing or managing IMC campaigns or client relationships.
• Experience in an agency environment, either external or in-house.
• Experience working with AI to meet client needs and assist in agency workflows.

To apply , provide the following: 1. Cover letter highlighting your overall match for the position including mention of relevant clients and industries you have experience in.
2. Curriculum vitae.
3. Names and contact information for three references.

Applications close: 30 January 2026 Central Standard Time.

Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available at the EEOC’s Know Your Rights:
Workplace website.