The Department of Mass Communication, Advertising and Public Relations at Boston University seeks to hire a Senior Lecturer in Advertising. This is a non-tenure track full-time faculty position beginning with the 2023-2024 academic year. The ideal candidate will bring both intellectual and experiential diversity to our existing faculty. Teaching assignments for this position include three courses per semester in some combination of undergraduate and graduate level courses.  Depending on the candidate, the courses will include creative courses OR non-creative courses as suited to the candidate’s professional profile.  Creative courses include: Fundamentals of Creative Development, Copywriting, Creative Video Development, AdLab.  Non-creative courses included: Introduction to Advertising, Interactive Marketing, Principles and Practices of Advertising, Ad Management and AdLab. Candidates should show a dedication to creating an inclusive classroom environment that embraces a multiplicity of perspectives.

Required Skills

Boston University seeks candidates who have been distinguished practitioners in their respective fields.  BU offers degrees in advertising at the graduate (Master of Science in Advertising) and undergraduate (Bachelor of Science in Advertising) levels. This is a position for an industry leader with the ability and drive to help BU’s diverse range of students be successful in a changing industry. 

The Department of Mass Communication, Advertising believes that the cultural and social diversity of our faculty, staff and students is vital to the distinction and excellence of our research and academic programs. To that end, we are especially eager to hire a colleague who supports our institutional commitment ensuring BU is an inclusive, equitable and diverse place where all constituents can thrive.

Established in 1947, the College of Communication (COM) at Boston University has three departments:  Mass Communication, Advertising and Public Relations; Journalism, and Film and Television. COM’s student population exceeds 2,200 in its B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. programs. COM integrates a strong liberal arts core with a focus on preparing students for careers as communications professionals.  The faculty represents a blend of award-winning scholars and award-winning practitioners. BU enjoys an international reputation and is a major R1 and AAU institution.  Located in the “hub of education” and a major media market, Boston University’s College of Communication offers prospective faculty members a wealth of opportunities for collaborative efforts in academic professional spheres. 

DO NOT APPLY THROUGH THE BOSTON UNIVERSITY HR WEBSITE.

Interested applicants should provide a curriculum vitae, letter of interest specifying their interest in teaching creative or non-creative courses, and the names, professional titles and email addresses of three references.

Review of applicants will begin October 3, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled.  Applicants may be sent via surface mail or, preferably by email (as a PDF document) to:

Laura Cafasso

mcadvpr@bu.edu

Administrator

Department of Mass Communication, Advertising and Public Relations

College of Communication

Boston University

640 Commonwealth Avenue

Boston, MA  02215

_Please note all newly hired staff will need to be in compliance with Boston University’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Requirement within 30 days of date of hire.  You must upload your vaccine documentation or request a medical or religious exemption (instructions).  For further information on the University’s response to COVID-19, please visit the COVID-19 Resources site. _

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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or because of marital, parental or veteran status.  We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Required Experience

Boston University seeks candidates who have been distinguished practitioners in their respective fields.  BU offers degrees in advertising at the graduate (Master of Science in Advertising) and undergraduate (Bachelor of Science in Advertising) levels. This is a position for an industry leader with the ability and drive to help BU’s diverse range of students be successful in a changing industry. 

The Department of Mass Communication, Advertising believes that the cultural and social diversity of our faculty, staff and students is vital to the distinction and excellence of our research and academic programs. To that end, we are especially eager to hire a colleague who supports our institutional commitment ensuring BU is an inclusive, equitable and diverse place where all constituents can thrive.

Established in 1947, the College of Communication (COM) at Boston University has three departments:  Mass Communication, Advertising and Public Relations; Journalism, and Film and Television. COM’s student population exceeds 2,200 in its B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. programs. COM integrates a strong liberal arts core with a focus on preparing students for careers as communications professionals.  The faculty represents a blend of award-winning scholars and award-winning practitioners. BU enjoys an international reputation and is a major R1 and AAU institution.  Located in the “hub of education” and a major media market, Boston University’s College of Communication offers prospective faculty members a wealth of opportunities for collaborative efforts in academic professional spheres. 

DO NOT APPLY THROUGH THE BOSTON UNIVERSITY HR WEBSITE.

Interested applicants should provide a curriculum vitae, letter of interest specifying their interest in teaching creative or non-creative courses, and the names, professional titles and email addresses of three references.

Review of applicants will begin October 3, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled.  Applicants may be sent via surface mail or, preferably by email (as a PDF document) to:

Laura Cafasso

mcadvpr@bu.edu

Administrator

Department of Mass Communication, Advertising and Public Relations

College of Communication

Boston University

640 Commonwealth Avenue

Boston, MA  02215

_Please note all newly hired staff will need to be in compliance with Boston University’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Requirement within 30 days of date of hire.  You must upload your vaccine documentation or request a medical or religious exemption (instructions).  For further information on the University’s response to COVID-19, please visit the COVID-19 Resources site. _

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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or because of marital, parental or veteran status.  We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.