Assistant Professor, Strategic Communication, Department of Emerging Media

The Department of Emerging Media in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas seeks applicants for a full-time, benefit-eligible, tenure-track faculty member in Strategic Communication at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning in September 2027.

The successful candidate will teach six courses (24 credits) or their equivalent per year in the practice and theory of advertising, public relations, and integrated strategic communication at the undergraduate level, including emerging practices in the discipline. The successful candidate will also work closely with undergraduate students by supervising student internships and coaching students for competitions, advising student clubs (Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA), or the Advertising Federation), and/or mentoring undergraduate students participating in The Crest, our student-run media news outlet.

In addition to teaching, advising, and professional engagement, the faculty member is expected to perform service to the department, university, and community. The ideal candidate will show commitment to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level, scholarly work and publication, professional experience, and ability to bring diverse perspectives to bear on the practice of strategic communication. The successful candidate will be part of an innovative faculty that also includes Journalism and Digital Media Arts in the department, with the opportunity and encouragement for the development of interdisciplinary courses. Please consult the Department of Emerging Media website for more information about our curriculum and programming.

To be considered for this opportunity, all applicants must apply online at https://www.stthomas.edu/jobs/. 

The application process consists of several required steps, completed in the order outlined below.

You will first be asked to create an applicant profile. As part of creating your profile, you must upload the following materials: 

• Curriculum Vitae (CV) that includes relevant teaching experience in advertising, public relations, strategic communication, or other closely related course topics.
• A one-page teaching philosophy that describes the candidate’s approach to inclusive pedagogy, effective teaching in emerging practices in strategic communications, and curriculum development.
• A sample course syllabus from a relevant course for which you were a teaching assistant or instructor of record
• A one-page description of the candidate’s research agenda that includes current and future scholarly plans.
• One scholarly writing sample.
• An unofficial copy of graduate transcripts from your terminal degree (a partial transcript will be accepted for ABD candidates).

Please upload only the documents specifically requested in the job posting at this stage. Do not upload any additional materials into other available fields.

After submitting your applicant profile, you will be directed to the job‑specific application. During this step, you will be asked to:

• A cover letter that addresses the following:
  • the candidate’s interest in the position,
  • highlights commitment to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and/or undergraduate student mentorship relative to the position, and
  • approaches to engagement with the university’s mission and convictions
• Complete the voluntary EEO, Veteran, and Disability self identification forms

As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide contact information for three professional references who can speak directly to your teaching experience and qualifications.

• References will not be contacted without your permission
• Candidates who advance to the finalist phase will be asked to have their three references submit letters of recommendation.No other documents will be considered as part of the application.

Review of application materials will begin on September 18, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. Please contact the search chair, Dr. April Eichmeier (aaeichmeier@stthomas.edu.) if you have any questions. Finalists invited to campus will be expected to give a classroom lecture and a research presentation to the faculty.