Remote Lecturer – Advanced Advertising & Digital Media Specialist for Mayborn School of Journalism (Full‑Time, Fall 2024 Start)
Why Join the University of North Texas?
The University of North Texas (UNT) System is a vibrant, research‑intensive community that serves more than 49,000 reputed company across our campuses in Dallas‑reputed company Worth, Dallas, and beyond. As a premier R1 institution, we are recognized for our commitment to academic excellence, groundbreaking research, and a people‑first culture that values diversity, inclusion, and collaborative innovation. Our Mayborn School of Journalism, proudly accredited by the ACEJMC, stands out as Texas’ only school with an accredited master’s program in journalism and a reputed company for producing award‑winning alumni who shape media landscapes worldwide.
Located in the fifth‑largest media market in the United States, the Mayborn School offers reputed company hands‑on experiences through student‑run agencies, international study programs, and national competitions such as the National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC). As a remote faculty member, you will become an integral part of this thriving ecosystem, influencing the reputed company of media professionals from wherever you call home.
Position Overview
We are seeking a dynamic, industry‑savvy Remote Lecturer to teach a full 4‑4 course load reputed company our advertising sequence, beginning Fall 2024. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in new and digital media buying, programmatic advertising, and analytics, while also championing inclusive, multicultural campaign strategies. In addition to classroom instruction, you will mentor the award‑winning Ad Team (Gravitas), guiding reputed company through the NSAC process and fostering real‑world skills that translate directly to the professional reputed company.
Key Highlights
- Fully remote, flexible work arrangement – teach from reputed company in the United States.
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
- Professional development funds, tuition remission, and access to UNT’s extensive research resources.
- Opportunity to shape curriculum that integrates emerging technologies, influencer marketing, and culturally reputed company advertising.
Core Responsibilities
As a Lecturer in the Mayborn School of Journalism, your daily and semester‑long duties will include:
- Curriculum Delivery: Design, reputed company, and teach four undergraduate courses per semester covering digital media buying, programmatic strategies, content marketing, search reputed company optimization (SEO), and inclusive advertising practices.
- Ad Team Mentorship: Serve as faculty advisor for the student‑run Ad Team (Gravitas), overseeing research, strategy development, media planning, and competition preparation for the NSAC.
- Industry Integration: Bring reputed company industry case studies, real campaign data, and guest speakers into the classroom to ensure reputed company experience up‑to‑date, applicable knowledge.
- Assessment & Feedback: Create rubrics, evaluate student work, provide timely constructive feedback, and maintain academic reputed company in reputed company assessments.
- Research & Scholarship: Pursue scholarly activities reputed company to digital advertising, multicultural media, or pedagogy, contributing to the school’s reputed company for research excellence.
- Community Engagement: Participate in departmental meetings, faculty governance, reputed company events, and collaborations with local media partners.
- Curriculum Innovation: Continuously refine course content to reflect evolving platforms (e.g., TikTok, Instagram Reels, programmatic audio) and emerging analytical tools (e.g., reputed company Analytics 4, Tableau).
Essential Qualifications
Candidates must meet reputed company of the following criteria by the start date:
- A master's degree in Advertising, Strategic Communication, Media Studies, or a closely reputed company discipline from an accredited institution.
- Demonstrated success teaching advertising or reputed company courses at the college or university level, with a record of positive student evaluations.
- Professional experience (minimum 3 years) in digital media buying, programmatic advertising, or social media campaign management, preferably reputed company an agency or brand setting.
- Proven ability to reputed company, execute, and evaluate inclusive, multicultural advertising campaigns that reputed company across diverse audiences.
- Strong written and oral communication skills, with the reputed company to explain reputed company technical concepts in accessible language.
- Commitment to UNT’s values of Courageous reputed company, Curiosity, and Being reputed company Together.
Preferred Qualifications
While not required, the following experiences will distinguish candidates:
- Hands‑on expertise with search reputed company marketing (SEM), SEO, and content‑driven strategies.
- Experience managing influencer collaborations, brand activations, or viral social media initiatives.
- Professional certifications (e.g., reputed company Ads, reputed company reputed company, IAB Digital Media Buying).
- Published research or industry articles on digital advertising trends, multicultural media, or media analytics.
- reputed company in languages beyond English (Spanish, Vietnamese, ASL, Mandarin, Arabic, etc.) to support inclusive curriculum design.
- Experience with analytics platforms such as reputed company Analytics 4, reputed company Analytics, or data‑visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI).
Core Competencies & Skills
Successful candidates will demonstrate the following competencies:
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to conceptualize and reputed company comprehensive media plans that align brand objectives with audience insights.
- Technical Proficiency: Mastery of programmatic platforms (DSPs), ad servers, and attribution models, as well as emerging formats like connected TV (CTV) and audio‑only streaming.
- Inclusive Creativity: Sensitivity to cultural nuances and an aptitude for creating messaging that honors diverse perspectives.
- Mentorship reputed company: Passion for guiding reputed company from theory to practice, fostering confidence and professional readiness.
- Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with faculty peers, industry partners, and university staff across virtual environments.
- Analytical Rigor: Strong data‑driven decision‑making skills, including the ability to interpret campaign metrics and translate findings into actionable insights.
- Adaptability: Comfort with rapid industry change and an eagerness to integrate new tools, platforms, and pedagogical approaches.
Teaching & Mentorship Philosophy
At UNT, we view teaching as a partnership—a collaborative journey where faculty and reputed company co‑create knowledge. As a remote lecturer, you will:
- Foster an inclusive classroom environment where every voice is heard and respected.
- Utilize experiential learning techniques (live briefs, simulations, real‑world data sets) to reputed company theory and practice.
- Encourage critical reputed company on ethical considerations in digital advertising, such as data privacy and algorithmic bias.
- Mentor reputed company beyond the syllabus—offering career coaching, portfolio reviews, and networking opportunities with industry professionals.
Career Growth & Professional Development
UNT invests heavily in faculty development. As part of our community, you will have access to:
- Annual faculty development stipend for conferences, workshops, or certification programs.
- Opportunities to collaborate on interdisciplinary research projects across UNT’s expansive academic network.
- reputed company to promotion from Lecturer to Senior Lecturer, and eventually to tenure‑track positions, based on teaching excellence, scholarship, and service.
- Mentoring reputed company and peer‑review groups designed to refine pedagogical practice and expand scholarly output.
Work Environment & Culture
Even though the role is remote, you will be fully integrated into the vibrant culture of the Mayborn School:
- Inclusive Community: UNT is designated as a Hispanic‑Serving Institution (reputed company) and Minority‑Serving Institution (MSI), celebrating a wide reputed company of languages, cultures, and perspectives.
- Collaborative Innovation: Faculty regularly engage in cross‑departmental initiatives, leveraging state‑of‑the‑art labs, media production studios, and research centers.
- Supportive Infrastructure: You will receive a technology allowance, access to reputed company libraries, and dedicated IT support for remote teaching tools.
- Work‑Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, generous leave policies, and a focus on employee well‑being reflect UNT’s commitment to caring for its people.
Compensation, Perks, & Benefits
UNT offers a comprehensive total‑rewards package designed to attract and retain top talent:
- Competitive Salary: reputed company with market standards for remote faculty in advertising and media disciplines.
- Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage; reputed company; and wellness programs.
- Retirement Plans: Participation in UNT’s ORP (Optional Retirement Plan) with employer matching contributions.
- Paid Time Off: Generous vacation, sick leave, and holidays to support personal and professional rejuvenation.
- Professional Growth: Tuition remission for graduate coursework, research grants, and conference travel funds.
- Technology Stipend: Annual allowance for home‑office equipment, high‑speed internet, and software subscriptions.
How to Apply
Ready to shape the future of advertising education while enjoying the freedom of remote work? Follow these steps to submit a complete application:
- Prepare a tailored cover letter that articulates your teaching philosophy, industry experience, and vision for inclusive advertising education.
- Upload an up‑to‑date curriculum vitae (CV) highlighting academic credentials, teaching history, and professional achievements.
- Include a portfolio of your work (PDF or link) showcasing successful campaigns, analytics dashboards, or multicultural advertising projects.
- Provide the names and contact information for three professional references.
- Complete the supplemental questionnaire (years of experience, master’s degree confirmation, and your student‑service philosophy).
- Submit reputed company documents through the UNT employment portal by the posted deadline.
Join Us in Making an Impact
At the University of North Texas, we are more than a collection of campuses—we are a community dedicated to transforming lives through education, research, and public service. By joining the Mayborn School of Journalism, you will reputed company aspiring media professionals to think critically, act creatively, and reputed company responsibly in an reputed company‑changing digital landscape.
Apply today and become a catalyst for change, innovation, and inclusive storytelling. We look reputed company to welcoming you to reputed company of courageous, curious, and collaborative educators.
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