Assistant Professor of Practice
 University of North Texas - Denton | |
 United States, Texas, Denton | |
| 1155 Union Circle (Show on map) | |
 Mar 24, 2025 | |
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Title: Assistant Professor of Practice Employee Classification: Asst Professor of Practice Campus: University of North Texas Division: UNT-Provost SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Lib Arts & Soc Sci Department: UNT-Mayborn Sch of Journal-Gen-138000 Job Location: Denton Salary: Varies based on experience. An offer of employment for this position will be made contingent upon available funding. FTE: 1.00 Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible About Us - Values Overview: Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
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Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu. Department Summary The Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism is an ACEJMC-accredited school with the only professionally accredited journalism master's program in the four-state region of Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Arkansas. The school is located in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, in one of the largest media markets in the country. We offer journalism classes in public relations, advertising, print/digital, broadcast/digital, and photojournalism. The Mayborn enrolls approximately 1,000 undergraduate students and 75 graduate students. Graduates have won many national and international awards, including Pulitzer Prizes. The school offers students multi-platform professional opportunities including the award-winning North Texas Daily student newspaper, Denton Public Access TV, and student-run photography and ad/PR agencies. The school also hosts the annual Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference, the nationally acclaimed conference for aspiring and experienced writers, journalists and authors. Position Overview The successful candidate will have expertise in media buying and planning, with a focus on new, digital, social, and programmatic media, as well as analytics. We seek a colleague committed to advancing industry practices in authenticity, representation. Candidates with experience working on ad campaigns in multiple languages, in addition to English, are encouraged to apply. Minimum Qualifications Preferred candidates will have a master's degree in advertising, strategic communication, or a related field by the time of appointment. Applicants with a BA, BS, or BFA in advertising or a related field, along with substantial industry experience, will also be considered. Preferred Qualifications Preferred candidates will have industry experience in social media campaigns, with a plus for those who have worked directly with influencers and brand activations. Preference will be given to those who have developed or executed campaigns that effectively reach and celebrate diverse audiences. Preferred candidates will also have a foundational understanding of AI's role in data-driven marketing, creative automation, audience targeting, and ethical considerations, with the ability to integrate these applications into advertising education. Required License/Registration/Certifications Work Schedule: varies based on assignment Driving University Vehicle: No Security Sensitive: This is a Security Sensitive Position. Special Instructions: Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. Benefits: For information regarding our Benefits, click here. EEO Statement: The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing. | |