Northwestern University
Assistant Professor of Journalism / Tenure-Track
The Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications at Northwestern University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in Journalism, beginning in Fall 2025. The position will have the rank of Assistant Professor.
QUALIFICATIONS
The Journalism department is looking for a scholar with an expertise in quantitative data analysis and whose research addresses critical issues facing the journalism industry (e.g., economic change, technology use, audience behavior, diversity). Areas of methodological specialization might include survey design, natural/field experiments, or the gathering and analysis of digital trace data. The ideal candidate will have research interests that align with one or more research initiatives at Medill: The Local News Initiative, The Knight Lab, and The Spiegel Research Center. Candidates should have a PhD in journalism, communications, media, or a related field (e.g., HCI, information science), and should have a strong ambition to conduct and publish high caliber, impactful, and innovative research with practical implications. Candidates with prior professional experience working in the journalism industry are encouraged to apply.
The position will involve teaching a variety of journalism courses to undergraduate and graduate Medill students and working with Medill faculty to develop the research-focused journalism curriculum.
The Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications offers a range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs. The school features an interdisciplinary mix of over 70 faculty from industry and academia. In addition to the main Evanston campus, the Medill School has campuses in Chicago, Washington, D.C., San Francisco, and Qatar. Founded in 1921, Medill has a rich history of educating the next generation of leaders in journalism and marketing. Medill faculty are expected to teach undergraduate and graduate students and perform professional service commensurate with rank.
Medill is dedicated to creating a socially just community by strengthening policies, developing programs, and fostering acceptance for a broad range of communities and concepts. We aim to welcome students, staff and faculty from diverse backgrounds and support them so they may thrive in our community. We are interested in applicants who will advance DEI through their teaching, research, and/or service. Our excellence can only be fully realized by faculty, students, and staff who share our commitment to these values. Successful candidates for our faculty positions will demonstrate evidence of a commitment to advancing equity and inclusion. In their statement on contributions to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, candidates should be specific about their contributions, including information about their understanding of these issues, record of activities to date, and specific plans and goals for advancing equity and inclusion if hired as a Medill faculty member.
Northwestern University is a federal contractor that actively participates in affirmative action planning in the areas of recruitment and retention. For each employment and promotional opportunity, Northwestern University actively seeks women, racial and ethnic minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities to maintain a university community that is based on equal opportunity and reflects the diversity of American society. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.
The expected base pay range for this position is $120,000 – $150,000. This base pay range is for a nine-month academic appointment, does not include summer salary, and is subject to negotiation. Research discretionary funding and summer salary, including from sponsored projects, may also be available.
Northwestern University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.
BENEFITS
At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
The position will begin September 2025. Applications open on August 1, 2024, and to ensure full consideration, applications must be received no later than September 30, 2024, but it is expected the position will remain open until filled. Required documents include a letter of interest, CV, and statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Names of references are required, but they will not be contacted until later rounds of application review and only once the applicant is notified. Questions should be directed to Jenna Braunstein at .
Please read ALL instructions and make preparations before proceeding to the application page:
- Applications will only be accepted via online submission (see link below).
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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Open-Rank Specialized Faculty: Creativity & Advertising
Department of Advertising, College of Media
The Charles H. Sandage Department of Advertising in the College of Media at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track faculty appointment in Creativity and Advertising. This is a 9-month teaching-focused appointment with the possibility of additional teaching in the summer. Non-tenure-track faculty in the department are typically long-term employees, appointed initially on renewable annual contracts with eligibility for multi-year appointments upon promotion. This is an open-rank search for an Instructor/Lecturer. Initial appointments will be made at a rank commensurate with qualifications and prior experience.
The position is expected to begin August 16, 2025.
This position will focus on teaching undergraduate courses in advertising creativity, creative concepting and content creation, advertising design, advertising campaigns, and portfolio courses. The ideal candidate should demonstrate a high level of relevant experience in creative concepting, content creation, and art direction and design across communication channels and platforms. Candidates must have experience using tools and software that are relevant to content creation, collaboration and production. Previous experience teaching undergraduate, or portfolio students will be considered a plus. Opportunities for teaching in the master’s degree programs also exist.
Successful applicants should also demonstrate an eagerness to contribute to the department’s teaching, service, and public engagement missions. Candidates must demonstrate their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and the ability to thrive working with a diverse group of students and colleagues.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in advertising or related field or completion of advertising portfolio school. Professional experience in creative advertising. The appointment will be based upon the academic credentials and professional experience of the applicant. Candidates with bachelor’s degrees will be appointed as Instructor. Candidates with master’s degrees or above will be appointed as Lecturer. The rank is based on experience. All candidates will have potential to be an outstanding teacher.
Preferred Qualifications: Teaching experience in advertising in a higher education setting or portfolio school. Significant professional experience as Creative Director or Art Director in the advertising field.
About Us:
The Charles H. Sandage Department of Advertising is the first university department focusing on advertising education in the country and a global leader in advertising. Our department serves more than 600 undergraduate majors and approximately 65 master’s degree students. The department is housed within the College of Media. We are committed to strengthening, embracing, and celebrating the rich tapestry of diversity and inclusiveness at Illinois.
Champaign-Urbana, a micro-urban city community, was rated as one of the best places to live in the U.S. in 2024 – based on diversity, easy access to green spaces and short commute times, affordability, family-friendly living, and entrepreneurship culture. https://livability.com/il/champaign/?top-100=2024
Application Procedures & Deadline Information
Candidates should create a candidate profile at http://jobs.illinois.edu and upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae or resume, a link to a digital portfolio or examples of professional work and names of three references. All requested information must be submitted for an application to be considered complete. Full consideration will be given to applications received by 6:00 PM CST on October 15, 2024. Applicants may be interviewed before the closing date; however, no hiring decision will be made until after that date. The review will continue until the position has been filled. For further information regarding application procedures, including requests for confidentiality of the application, please contact Michelle Nelson at . For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing .