Instructor of Practice in Advertising (2 Openings)

Instructor of Practice in Advertising (2 Openings)

Marquette University’s Diederich College of Communication seeks two experienced advertising professionals for non-tenure track faculty positions in our Advertising program. Beginning August 11, 2025, the ideal candidates will bring extensive industry expertise to the classroom, shaping the next generation of advertising leaders.

We seek engaged teachers—active in both the profession and community—who demonstrate a passion for and an awareness of industry trends and the digital innovations that permeate the field. Candidates should be able to teach courses full-time across the advertising curriculum and may teach courses in their area of expertise at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Beyond teaching, candidates should expect to support student engagement efforts including student recruitment, student co-curricular activities, and student advising.

Program and College Overview

Housed within the J. William and Mary Diederich College of Communication, the nationally recognized Advertising program at Marquette University blends strategic and creative aspects of brand promotion with business analytics. Our curriculum is both conceptual and applied, providing students with a strong foundation in content ideation, copywriting, account planning, design, media strategy, and campaign development.

The Diederich College of Communication includes the departments of Communication Studies, Digital Media and Performing Arts, Journalism and Media Studies, and Strategic Communication. A transformational $28 million gift from the Diedrich family funded the renovation of historic Johnston Hall, which houses the College. This renewal furnished Johnston Hall with state-of-the-art laboratory and studio technology. The College has a strong commitment to achieving diversity and is actively working on goals established in its Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion plan. The college strongly encourages women and members of underrepresented groups to apply.

Duties and Responsibilities

The candidates will be expected to provide high-quality instruction of foundational and advanced-level courses in the college’s Advertising program, with the ability to teach two or more of the following:

1. Advertising Media Strategy (ADVE 4100)
2. Consumer Insight and Brand Strategy (ADVE 3000)
3. Advertising Content Ideation and Copywriting (ADVE 3400)
4. Account Management for Ad and PR (ADPR 4500)

Additional responsibilities include:

1. Mentoring students and supporting their professional development
2. Contributing to curriculum development and program initiatives
3. Maintaining strong connections with the advertising industry
4. Participating in college and university service activities

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Bachelor’s degree in an area of communication or a closely related field with a knowledge base in strategic communication, and 10 or more years of professional experience in two or more of the following areas:

1. Brand Strategy
2. Sports and/or Entertainment Marketing

Additionally, the candidates should demonstrate a potential for engaged teaching excellence.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

A master’s or other advanced degree is preferred, but not required. Preferred applicants will have a strong commitment to justice, equity, diversity and inclusion, and be able to contribute to diversity and inclusiveness initiatives.

Required Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents