Posted September 27, 2025
Assistant Professor of Integrated Marketing Communications
The School of Journalism and New Media at the University of Mississippi invites applications for one nine-month tenure track assistant professor position of Integrated Marketing Communications starting August 2026.
We seek innovative candidates with a strong focus on research to help build the IMC undergraduate and graduate programs to be consistent with the University of Mississippi’s Carnegie R-1 status. The successful candidate will have an active research agenda related to integrated marketing communications, including but not limited to strategic communication, public relations, or advertising. Candidates with proven research productivity and/or potential to secure research funding or awards will be given priority consideration. The candidates will maintain a steady stream of scholarly publications in their area of expertise and be expected to perform service to the school and university.
The successful candidate may be asked to teach a wide-variety of IMC courses, including core courses like public relations or advertising principles, writing, research, and campaigns, as well as specialized courses in the candidate’s area of expertise. The teaching load is 2-3 and teaching responsibilities may include face-to-face or online courses.
Department of Integrated Marketing Communications
The Integrated Marketing Communications Major at the University of Mississippi is one of the largest majors on campus with over 1600 undergraduate students and over 200 graduate students. The IMC Department comprises 14 full-time tenure-track/tenured and instructional faculty. Our mission is to develop IMC professionals that are strategic communicators, ethical decision makers, and globally conscious world citizens. We have recently launched a student agency and a student research journal, and we also sponsor events that bring hundreds to campus.
School of Journalism and New Media
The School of Journalism and New Media offers undergraduate and graduate programs in Journalism, Integrated Marketing Communications, and Media and Communication. Learn more about the School of Journalism and New Media at the University of Mississippi at https://jnm.olemiss.edu/.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates will be evaluated based on the following:
A Ph.D. in communication, public relations, advertising, or a related field. ABD will be considered.
Application Instructions:
For priority consideration, applicants should submit their files by Oct 6, 2025. The position will remain open until filled. To apply, upload the following
- A cover letter summarizing qualifications for the position, including a description of research agenda and teaching philosophy.
- Complete curriculum vitae
- Research Sample
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness
- Names and contact information for three references
* All materials must be submitted electronically. Printed materials will not be accepted.
Apply here: https://careers.olemiss.edu/job/University-Assistant-Professor-of-Integrated-Marketing-Communications-MS-38677/1324953900/
Please direct inquiries to the chair of the search committee, Brian G. Smith (smithbg@olemiss.edu).
Priority consideration deadline: October 15, 2025.
Founded in 1848, the University of Mississippi is Mississippi’s flagship university. Included in the elite group of R-1: Doctoral Universities – Highest Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification, it has a long history of producing leaders in public service, academics and business. With more than 24,000 students, Ole Miss is the state’s largest university and is ranked among the nation’s fastest-growing institutions. Its 15 academic divisions include a major medical school, nationally recognized schools of accountancy, law and pharmacy, and the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College, renowned for a blend of academic rigor, experiential learning and opportunities for community action.