Posting on July 15, 2026
Assistant Professor, Advertising
Department of Mass Communication
College of Fine Arts and Communication
COFAC-4005
Towson University:
Towson University (TU) is one of the nation’s top 100 public universities. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls over 19,000 students and is the second-largest university in the prestigious University System of Maryland. Towson University fosters a climate that is grounded in respect to cultivate the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community.
Position:
The College of Fine Arts and Communication invites applications for a tenure-track, nine-month Assistant Professor in Advertising position in the Department of Mass Communication. Preferred start date August 2027.
Qualifications:
Ph.D. in strategic communication, mass communication, advertising, or related fields. ABD applicants will be considered, but appointment will be at the Instructor rank, and all doctorate degree requirements must be completed by February 1, 2028. Demonstrated success or potential to teach advertising courses at undergraduate and graduate levels. Demonstrated potential to develop a strong body of scholarship.
Responsibilities:
Research-active faculty teach six classes over a nine-month academic year with undergraduate classes averaging 20 students and graduate classes averaging about 15 students.
Undergraduate teaching may include Advertising Copywriting, Advertising Media Planning, Principles of Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, or other advertising courses. Graduate teaching may include Qualitative/Quantitative Research Methods in Communication, Social Media Content Strategies, Social Media Analytics, Communication Theory, Consumer Psychology, or others in the candidate’s areas of scholarship and expertise. Contribute to the department's strategic priorities by integrating emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) into teaching and research relevant to advertising and strategic communication. May also develop or teach courses that intersect with advertising and sports communication. Expected to advise undergraduate students and supervise graduate student theses or professional projects. Scholarly research productivity and service to the department, college, and university are expected.
The Department:
The department (https://www.towson.edu/cofac/departments/mass-communication/) offers an undergraduate major in Mass Communication with tracks in Advertising, Strategic Public Relations, and Digital and Broadcast Journalism. At the graduate level, the department offers a Master of Science in Communication Management. The department annually enrolls over 400 majors served by 21 full-time faculty and over 20 part-time faculty, and will be housed in the new, state-of-the-art Smith Hall in 2027.
Application Process:
Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.
For initial applications, submit:
- Cover letter / letter of application
- Curriculum vitae with a list of three references
- An unofficial copy of graduate transcripts
- A teaching effectiveness portfolio that includes a teaching philosophy, potential or demonstrated evidence of teaching effectiveness
Candidates who advance to the next stage of the process will be required to submit:
- A research statement
- Three letters of recommendation (sent under separate covers)
- Official transcripts are required prior to hire.
Click here to apply. Please note that the search number for which you are applying is COFAC-4005
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Salary and Benefits:
Targeted salary range: $67,000 - $70,000.
Benefits: TU offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent health, life and retirement plans; and tuition remission. To learn more about our benefits, click here for regular faculty/regular lecturer or here for contingent lecturer. TU also offers a variety of great perks and discounts, which can be found here.
Background Check:
A Criminal Background Investigation is required for the hired candidate, and the results may impact employment.
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