Advertising Open-Rank Professor of Practice

The Virginia Tech School of Communication invites applications for a full-time, open-rank professor of practice (non-tenure-track). The successful candidate will be expected to teach advertising courses, which could include Advertising Copywriting and Brand Storytelling, Account Planning and Media Buying, and Ethics and Social Responsibility in Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, as well as courses relevant to the instructor’s area of expertise. The expected teaching load is three classes per semester.

Applicants must have a master’s degree in advertising or related field or a bachelor’s degree in advertising, communication, public relations, marketing, or related field with substantial experience in advertising. Preference will be given to applicants with college teaching experience, a doctorate in advertising or a related field, and advertising account planning/management as well as copywriting experience. References will not be contacted without prior notification of the candidate.

About the School of Communication

The School of Communication serves more than 1,000 undergraduate students across five majors (sports media and analytics, public relations, multimedia journalism, communication, and advertising) and 30 graduate students in its MA in communication and MA in reputation management degrees.  Virginia Tech ranked 5th in the 2022 Sportscasters Talent Association of America ranking of sports broadcasting schools and is accredited by the Public Relations Society of America. 

How to Apply

Screening of applications will begin February 10, 2026. All application materials must be submitted electronically at https://jobs.vt.edu/. Please submit a complete applications include the online application form and the following supplemental materials:

1.  Curriculum vitae
2. A cover letter briefly detailing the applicant’s prior teaching experience (if applicable) and fit with the job description, School, and Virginia Tech’s Principles of Community,
3. A list of three references (names, address, phone numbers, and email contacts).

Please direct questions about the position to Hannah Shinault Deuyour, School of Communication, Shanks Hall (0311), Blacksburg, VA 24061, 540-231-9831, hannah84@vt.edu.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in advertising or related field or bachelor’s degree in advertising, communication, public relations, marketing, or related field with substantial experience in advertising.
• Demonstration of extensive professional advertising industry expertise. 

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Restricted

Commensurate with Experience

Review Date

February 10, 2026

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

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