Department of Advertising: Adjunct Faculty- Rolling Search

The Charles H. Sandage Department of Advertising at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign seeks applicants to fill one or more Adjunct Faculty positions. These positions are non-tenure track and will be between zero to 100% time, depending on the Department's needs. Adjunct Faculty teach assigned courses throughout the semester.

General responsibilities:
Responsibilities will include teaching undergraduate and/or graduate-level courses for the Department of Advertising in one or more instructional fields (on-campus, online, or hybrid), mentoring and overseeing Graduate Teaching Assistants (if relevant), and meeting with instructors of other sections when appropriate.

Teaching Areas:

Advertising:
Responsibilities include teaching classes at the undergraduate or graduate levels, for example special topics classes related to video storytelling, portfolios, advertising technology, sports branding, public relations, advertising or entrepreneurship courses. The successful candidates will demonstrate a track record of excellence in teaching and/or significant professional experience in the content area.

Strategic Brand Communication (SBC)
Responsibilities include developing online graduate-level materials for our online SBC degree, including developing or teaching courses related to business and marketing processes and experiences, advertising and technology, or brand communications. The successful candidates will demonstrate a track record of excellence in teaching or significant professional experience in the course content.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree in a field related to the course(s) to be taught. Lesser degrees will be considered if accompanied by significant professional experience. Professional experience in a field related to the course(s) to be taught.

Preferred Qualifications:

Five years of combined teaching and professional experience in a field relevant to the intended field of instruction. Merit-based exceptions to this qualification will be considered.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Academic position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is Fall 2025 and Spring 2026. The budgeted salary for these positions is $8500 for each 3-credit hour semester long course; typical 8-week and 16-week course; to be negotiated based on percentage of appointment. Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 p.m. (Central Time) on July 10, 2025 for Fall 2025 hires and November 6, 2025 for Spring 2026 hires. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Interviews may take place and offers may be made before the closing date, but all applications received by the closing date will receive full consideration for an open position.

To ensure full consideration, please complete your candidate profile and upload the following:

• A letter of application which addresses your interest in serving as Adjunct Faculty, indicate which teaching area you are interested in teaching for, the type of course(s) or subject(s) for which you would like to be considered.
• A current CV.
• A list of three professional references, including name, address, email, and phone number. These references should be able to speak to your teaching and professional experience and expertise.
• Optional: You may also submit supporting graphic or written material appropriate to the field(s) of instruction for which you wish to be considered, as well as evaluations from previous teaching experience.

For further information about this specific position, please contact Search Chair, Jason Chambers at jpchambe@illinois.edu.

Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio, depending on the position. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.

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. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. 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 accessibility@illinois.edu.

Requisition ID: 1030808
Job Category: Faculty
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu