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 .
