Instructor, Advertising + Public Relations and Director of Creative Services – 526696 Position Available In Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Instructor, Advertising + Public Relations and Director of Creative Services

• 526696 Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States CCIS Non-Tenure-Track/Clinical Faculty On-Campus Undergraduate/Graduate Regular Full-time (Benefits eligible) Closing at: Jul 31 2025
• 22:55 CDT Department/Organization
  207201
• Advertising and Public Relations Rank
  Instructor Position Summary
  The Department of Advertising & Public Relations at the University of Alabama invites applications for an Instructor to join our nationally ranked program.

Detailed Position Information
The Department of Advertising & Public Relations at the University of Alabama invites applications for an Instructor to join our nationally ranked program. This unique full-time position is a faculty line with duties dedicated to teaching courses as well as high-quality production of creative services in the Office of Communication and Advancement in the College of Communication and Information Sciences. This position requires a combination of real-world graphic design, strategic communication and publication experience, as well as classroom instruction.
Teaching responsibilities in the Department of Advertising and Public Relations are likely to include coursework covering basic principles of design with additional assignments dependent on the successful candidate’s skill sets. In addition, the position will be assigned projects that require visual communication conceptualization and execution. Instruction will make up 50% of this position, or two courses per semester, with the other 50% being spent on design work in the Office of Communication and Advancement.
The successful candidate will bring the proper experience and expertise to fulfill both responsibilities with significant professional experience in visual communication work in or related to advertising and/or public relations, including experience in both print and digital communication. Some college-level teaching experience is also preferred, as the successful candidate must be able to effectively engage students in the virtual and face-to-face classroom. Applications must also demonstrate the ability to be an active and involved member of a highly collaborative team at both the department and college levels. About the Department of Advertising & Public Relations
The Department of Advertising & Public Relations houses a growing community of faculty, staff, and students with various research and professional interests. The department faculty engage in a variety of successful cross-campus collaborations and leadership roles, including directorships in multiple communication-oriented labs and the Institute for Communication & Information Research within the college’s Office for Research, Scholarship, & Creative Activity.
The advertising and public relations undergraduate programs are ACEJMC-accredited.

Advertising majors have four options:

a general major or a concentration in brand management, advertising creative, or integrated channel planning. Public Relations majors have the option of a general or digital communication concentration. The graduate program awards a Master of Arts in advertising and public relations. The two-year residential program offers an individualized track and more specialized advertising, creative, and media strategy concentrations. The graduate program also provides distance-learning concentrations in digital communication and marketing communication management.
Home to the Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations, the department was once again ranked by PRWeek magazine as one of the top five education programs in the country for 2025. Students gain extensive practical experience before graduation through multiple outlets, including work with industry clients such as NASCAR, the Country Music Association, McLaren Automotive, Twitch, and Tervis. The department is also home to the award-winning Minerva advertising portfolio program Review of applications will begin July 15, 2025, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Questions regarding the search should be directed to the search chair, Caleb Walters, at jcwalters@ua.edu. Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, advertising, public relations or closely related field completed by start date PLUS a minimum of five years of industry experience in art direction, creative services or production design
• Extensive understanding of design principles and production processes for digital and traditional media
• Demonstrated success in teaching and/or mentoring
• Strong project and time management skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines Preferred Qualifications
• Master’s degree in graphic design, advertising, public relations or closely related field
• Proven track record of developing and executing creative strategies
• Record of teaching effectiveness, with experience in teaching relevant undergraduate courses
• Experience working in large-scale signage and wayfinding
• Industry experience working with large regional and national clients
• Demonstrated success in supervising and mentoring direct reports or students Instructions and Required Materials for Application
  To apply, go to https://careers.

ua.

edu and provide the following:

1) Cover letter highlighting how you meet the minimum qualifications below, with a specific focus on the elements of your industry and academic experience that you believe have prepared you to serve as (1) an instructor in the A+PR department and (2) as a high-quality production designer as a director of creative services for the college. Mention any relevant teaching experience as well. 2) CV or Resume 3) Link to digital portfolio of relevant creative work samples 4) Names and contact information for three references About the Division/College/School
The College of Communication & Information Sciences has four academic units, approximately 110 full-time faculty members, and serves approximately 3,500 students across bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs, including approximately 95 students in the college-wide Ph.D. program. The college’s Institute for Communication & Information Research (ICIR) is a premier research institute dedicated to addressing societal and cultural issues related to communication and information research. The ICIR collaborates with businesses, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, foundations, and other entities to produce high-impact research that informs and improves our evolving communication and information landscape. The College is also home to the Public Opinion Lab, equipped with the Sprinklr data warehouse and custom data collection and management resources; a biometrics lab outfitted with state-of-the-art iMotions software and associated hardware; and the near-term development of an interactive VR/theater lab, among others. The college is also home to the Holle Center for Communication Arts, whose mission is guided by a commitment to advance narrative justice through innovative and arts-informed research, community engagement, and creative co-operation. The college also maintains the 40,000 square-foot Digital Media Center, which is home to Alabama Public Radio and WVUA 23, a full-power commercial television station serving a top-50 television market.