University of Mississippi

Two Faculty Positions – Assistant/Associate Professor of Integrated Marketing Communications

The School of Journalism and New Media at the University of Mississippi invites applications for two nine-month tenure track/tenured professor positions (1 assistant, 1 assistant or associate) of Integrated Marketing Communications starting Fall 2025. Each position is full-time, tenure-track to begin August 2025.

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.

We seek individuals who are particularly qualified to teach research methods, public relations, IMC campaigns, global IMC, advertising account management, and/or emerging technology courses. Experience as an instructor of record is highly desirable. Successful candidates will mentor graduate students and teach and develop coursework in both the graduate and undergraduate programs. Teaching responsibilities may include face-to-face or online courses.

The School of Journalism and New Media offers undergraduate and graduate programs in Journalism, Integrated Marketing Communications, and Media and Communication. The IMC program curriculum is designed to provide a foundation for students in creating, managing, and evaluating brand-building communications across traditional and digital media platforms. The IMC program is one of the largest of its kind, with nearly 1600 undergraduate students served by 14 full-time faculty and 11 non-tenured faculty. The graduate program in IMC has surged in recent years to more than 100 students.

Learn more about the School of Journalism and New Media at the University of Mississippi at https://jnm.olemiss.edu/.

The School of Journalism and New Media is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. In recent years, the school has experienced both exponential growth and some disruption. Our vision at the School of Journalism and New Media is of an inclusive, equitable and regenerative learning community for all people. The ideal candidate will be a critical part of realizing this vision and will help cultivate an environment for the school that promotes a commitment to diversity, inclusion and service to the greater community and to the profession.

Learn more about The University of Mississippi’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at https://chancellor.olemiss.edu/pathways-to-equity/.

Required Qualifications:

Candidates will be evaluated based on the following:

• A Ph.D. in communication or related discipline with an emphasis in public relations, integrated marketing communications, advertising, or related area. Candidates without a Ph.D. may be considered but will be required to have completed the degree by the position start date.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the collegiate level, with evidence or potential to teach IMC courses, as listed above.
• Demonstrated strength in or promise of scholarly productivity.

Additional qualifications for each rank are listed below:

For appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor:

• Demonstrated potential for research success as shown through publications or presentations.
• Demonstrated potential teaching excellence in a university setting

For appointment at the rank of Associate Professor:

• Demonstrated excellence in research as shown through publications, awards, or research grants.
• Record of productive teaching excellence in a university setting including the ability to develop and teach graduate courses.

Application Instructions:

For priority consideration, applicants should submit their files by January 21, 2025. The position will remain open until filled. Candidates across all academic ranks will be considered. To apply, upload the following

• Letter of interest describing the applicant’s current research agenda, accomplishments, and future research goals, as well as teaching experience.
• Complete curriculum vitae
• Research Sample
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness
• Names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three references
• The search committee may request additional materials at a later time

* All materials must be submitted electronically. Printed materials will not be accepted.

Applicants should direct questions to the search committee chair, Dr. Robert Magee, by emailing 

Priority consideration deadline: January 21, 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.