Assistant Professor of Advertising

Employer: Pepperdine University
Location: Malibu, California
Salary: Commensurate with Experience
Date posted: Jan 10, 2025

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Position Type: Faculty Positions, Communications, Digital Media, Public Relations & Advertising
Employment Level: Tenured/Tenured Track
Employment Type: Full Time

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The Communication Division of Pepperdine University’s Seaver College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track appointment as an Assistant Professor of Advertising to begin August 2025. The ideal candidate will be committed to excellent undergraduate teaching, have a clear research agenda, and be active in a faith community. To be eligible for a tenure-track position, the successful candidate must hold a PhD in Advertising, Mass Communication, Marketing Communication, Communication, Computer Science, or a related field no later than August 1, 2025.

Successful candidates must possess knowledge of advertising principles and foundations, as well as teaching and research expertise in incorporating the art of persuasive communication into modern digital advertising. They should have teaching expertise in digital strategy, AI-powered advertising, media planning, research, campaigns, or other relevant courses. Scholars interested in research on emerging issues in advertising, such as AI, social media advertising, CSR, sustainability, diversity and inclusion, are especially encouraged to apply. Candidates should be able to teach relevant theories and concepts, as well as the practical application of related technologies. Professional experience in the field is highly desirable. Candidates should aim to collaborate with other disciplines to enrich advertising curriculum, and must plan to advise students, oversee internships, and advance the university, college, and division through service.

Pepperdine’s undergraduate Seaver College is a residential liberal arts college of more than 3,550 students situated in Malibu, California. It is affiliated with the churches of Christ and the Restoration tradition within Protestant Christianity. All applicants must have an active commitment to the Christian mission and values of the University and reflect on their willingness to support the mission of Seaver College in their application materials.

The salary for this appointment will range from $87,795 and $93,909 and reflects what Pepperdine University reasonably expects to pay for this faculty appointment. Actual salary may vary based on the qualifications and experience of the applicant, as well as market conditions. In addition to salary, Pepperdine offers a robust suite of employee benefits.

Review of applicants will begin October 15, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. A background check will be required as a condition of employment. Please submit all application materials by clicking [Apply] now.

For additional information, please contact:

HoYoung (Anthony) Ahn, PhD (hoyoung.ahn@pepperdine.edu)
Chair, Search Committee
Seaver College, Pepperdine University
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA 90263-4211

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Pepperdine University was established in 1937 by Mr. George Pepperdine, a Christian businessman, who stressed the desirability of a complete education built on a Christian value system. The institution is committed to the ideals of the founder. Pepperdine's Seaver College is a highly selective undergraduate liberal arts college with approximately 3,550 students. Successful candidates must demonstrate an active commitment to the Christian mission of the University and the mission of Seaver College. Located in Malibu near Los Angeles in Southern California, Pepperdine University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute through their teaching, research, and service to the diversity and excellence of the University and our surrounding community.

Pepperdine is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Pepperdine is committed to providing a work environment free from all forms of harassment and discrimination. Engaging in unlawful discrimination or harassment will result in appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal from the University. Pepperdine is religiously affiliated with the Churches of Christ. Pepperdine pursues the very highest employment and academic standards within a context that celebrates and extends the spiritual and ethical ideals of the Christian faith. While students, faculty, staff and members of the Board of Regents represent many religious backgrounds, Pepperdine reserves the right to seek, hire and promote persons who support the goals and mission of the institution, including the right to prefer co-religionists. It is the intent of the University to create and promote a diverse work force consistent with its stated goals and mission.

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