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Assistant Professor in Digital Advertising
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Assistant Professor in Digital Advertising
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LSU MANSHIP SCHOOL OF MASS COMMUNICATION
Two Tenure-Track Assistant Professors
Job Description and Responsibilities:
The Manship School of Mass Communication at Louisiana State University seeks two tenure-track assistant professors in digital advertising and strategic communication. We are particularly interested in candidates whose research and teaching incorporates audience analytics, digital advertising strategy, paid/organic social media, computational social science, creative direction, storytelling, content marketing, and/or other related topics. Since both professors will teach within these core courses, knowledge across the discipline—and a passion for nurturing students’ learning—is required. The ideal candidate will also have professional experience in strategic communication, and the ability to teach related skills courses as well as conceptual, theoretical and methodological material at the undergraduate and graduate level. Candidates must demonstrate a strong research agenda that advances knowledge within strategic communication, and demonstrate an ability to motivate and help students develop their own.
Both professors will also supervise doctoral dissertations, master’s thesis research, non-thesis option professional projects and undergraduate honors theses. They will work closely with student organization(s) as advisers.
This is a full-time 9-month tenure-track appointment with a tenure-track academic rank of assistant professor. The start date for this position is August 2024.
Teach two graduate and/or undergraduate courses in the Manship School. 40%
Conduct research in field of expertise. 40%
Service to the Manship School, university and community. 20%
Required Qualifications, Assistant Professor applicants:
Ph.D. in Mass Communication, Advertising, Digital Media or related discipline (A.B.D. candidates may be considered). Applicants should demonstrate a promising or established research agenda in advertising, digital media, content marketing, and/or related fields.
Desired Qualifications
At least three years’ professional experience in digital advertising/marketing, or strategic communication
A research and/or teaching agenda focused on one or more core areas of strategic communication, including but not limited to: audience strategy, audience analytics and engagement, paid/organic social media, SEO, content marketing, or creative direction)
Ability to teach both skills and conceptual courses in strategic communication at the undergraduate and graduate’s level
Ability to teach courses in mass communication theory and methods at the doctoral level
Record of scholarly publications and evidence of an active research agenda
Additional Position Information:
This position provides the opportunity to develop new courses while engaging in an active research environment. The School is enhanced by support from its Reilly Center for Media & Public Affairs. In addition, the School fosters a lively and productive research environment through many funded research professorships available on a competitive basis. The School offers unparalleled research facilities, such as the Public Policy Research Lab, Media Effects Lab and Social Media Analysis & Creation Lab. More information about the Manship School is available at
www.manship.lsu.edu
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Special Instructions:
Applicants must include:A cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, diversity statement, and a list of three references with contact information. The diversity statement should include their experience and commitment to social justice, diversity, equity and inclusion over the course of their careers and outlines how they would advance inclusivity goals at the Manship School. The statement should be no longer than 500 words.
The applicant’s name should appear in each uploaded file name. Cover letters may be addressed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Jun Heo. Questions about the position should be directed to the search committee chair at junheo@lsu.edu.
Application review will begin on November 30, 2023. Applications will continue to be accepted and reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled.
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Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
Remote Work - Positions approved to work remotely outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
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LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
LSU believes diversity, equity, and inclusion enrich the educational experience of our students, faculty, and staff, and are necessary to prepare all people to thrive personally and professionally in a global society. We celebrate diversity and are committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion. We actively seek and encourage qualified applications from persons with diverse backgrounds, cultures and experiences. To learn more about how LSU is committed to diversity and inclusivity, please see LSU’s
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