The Department of Communication, Journalism, and Public Relations at Oakland University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position with a focus on advertising that will begin in August 2020. Candidates with interest in social media analytics and management are preferred. Evidence or promise of a strong research program leading toward publication is essential. The ideal candidate has experience with ad agencies or in-house marketing groups in strategy and strategic partnerships, data analytics and brand management and must demonstrate experience with or a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses in advertising primarily (e.g., concept development, creative strategy and execution, media buying and account management) and in public relations and journalism as needed, pursuing a program of research leading to publications in major academic journals and creative outlets, and university service including committee and outreach activities. Minimum Qualifications Applicants should have a Ph.D. in advertising, public relations, journalism or a related field, or demonstrate the ability to complete their Ph.D. by the start date. Special Instructions to Applicants Interested candidates should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcripts, a research statement, a teaching statement, a diversity statement, and contact information for three professional references via the following link: http://jobs.oakland.edu/postings/17081. Candidates will provide a diversity statement that describes their interest or efforts in furthering diversity and inclusion, e.g., through mentoring, pedagogy, activism, faculty recruitment/retention, or research on issues related to diversity and social inequality. Review of applications will begin in September 2019 and will continue until this position is filled for the Fall 2020 semester. For full consideration, please apply by November 1, 2019. If you have any questions about the position, please contact journalism program director Garry Gilbert, gjgilber@oakland.edu. The Department of Communication, Journalism and Public Relations at Oakland University delivers direct access to an exceptional education in journalism and communication and public relations and strategic communication, using state-of-the art tools, that prepares students to enter the constantly changing media and communication industries or pursue graduate studies. Learn more about our programs on our website: https://www.oakland.edu/cj/ Oakland University Standard Language Oakland University is a nationally recognized doctoral university of high research activity located on 1,443 acres of scenic land in the cities of Rochester Hills and Auburn Hills in Oakland County, Michigan. The University has 142 bachelor’s degree programs and 138 graduate degree and certificate programs. Academics include programs in the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business Administration, School of Education and Human Services, School of Engineering and Computer Science, School of Health Sciences, School of Medicine and School of Nursing.