Instructor of Practice in Advertising (2 Openings)

Marquette University

Marquette University is a private Jesuit research university in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. It was established as Marquette College on August 28, 1881, by John Henni, the first Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee.

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Position Details

Instructor of Practice in Advertising (2 Openings)
Job
Full-time
12/12/2024
Southeast Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI

Instructor of Practice in Advertising (2 Openings).

Marquette University’s Diederich College of Communication seeks two experienced advertising professionals for non-tenure track faculty positions in our Advertising program. Beginning August 11, 2025, the ideal candidates will bring extensive industry expertise to the classroom, shaping the next generation of advertising leaders.

We seek engaged teachers — active in both the profession and community — who demonstrate a passion for and an awareness of industry trends and the digital innovations that permeate the field. Candidates should be able to teach courses full-time across the advertising curriculum and may teach courses in their area of expertise at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Beyond teaching, candidates should expect to support student engagement efforts including student recruitment, student co-curricular activities, and student advising.

Program and College Overview:

Housed within the J. William and Mary Diederich College of Communication, the nationally recognized Advertising program at Marquette University blends strategic and creative aspects of brand promotion with business analytics. Our curriculum is both conceptual and applied, providing students with a strong foundation in content ideation, copywriting, account planning, design, media strategy, and campaign development.

The Diederich College of Communication includes the departments of Communication Studies, Digital Media and Performing Arts, Journalism and Media Studies, and Strategic Communication. A transformational $28 million gift from the Diedrich family funded the renovation of historic Johnston Hall, which houses the College. This renewal furnished Johnston Hall with state-of-the-art laboratory and studio technology.

Today, the Diederich gift helps support faculty development, travel, and research throughout the College. The College has a strong commitment to achieving diversity and is actively working on goals established in its Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion plan. The college strongly encourages women and members of underrepresented groups to apply. Our faculty are committed to communication for the greater good. For more information on the College’s offerings, mission, and vision, visit http://diederich.marquette.edu/.

Be The Difference Begins with Great People.

We prioritize student success, access to education, and service in our work to educate well-rounded servant leaders who transform their fields, our society and the world. Our Catholic, Jesuit approach emphasizes student engagement with the world around them and formation of the heart and mind.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Bachelor’s degree in an area of communication or a closely related field with a knowledge base in strategic communication, and 10 or more years of professional experience in two or more of the following areas:

  • Brand Strategy
  • Media Strategy
  • Media Activation
  • Account Planning
  • Account Management
  • Sports and/or Entertainment Marketing

Additionally, the candidates should demonstrate a potential for engaged teaching excellence.

Qualified candidates will have many of the following specific skills:

  • Classroom experience as instructor of record
  • Strong presentation skills
  • Strong interest and commitment to student development and success
  • Data interpretation in support of strategic ideas
  • Agency, client and/or media sales experience
  • Media and/or creative production
  • Multicultural marketing experience

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • A master’s or other advanced degree is preferred, but not required.
  • Preferred applicants will have a strong commitment to justice, equity, diversity and inclusion, and be able to contribute to diversity and inclusiveness initiatives.


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