Job Title: School of Communications-Public Relations & Advertising, FT Faculty, CFS Professorial
Permanent, full-time CFS Position in communications. We are seeking a collaborative and accomplished colleague with expertise in advertising and/or public relations to strengthen our Public Relations + Advertising (PRAD) sequence and support undergraduate teaching, research, and service within the School of Communications.
Posting End Date: 8/1/2026
NOTE: The last day to apply is Friday, July 31, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (MST)
Position Start Date: 8/1/2027
Required Degree:
Ph.D. or Terminal Degree.
The required degree must be completed by the start date.
Experience: At least 3 – 5 years of professional experience in advertising and/or public relations is preferred, including experience in areas of advertising strategy such as media planning, account management, brand strategy, or channel strategy; and/or experience in areas of public relations such as strategic communication planning, campaign development, measurement and evaluation, reputation management, or crisis communication.
Duties/Expectations:
Teaching 8 to 9 classes per academic year (fall, winter, spring/summer) across the PRAD curriculum and contributing to core and graduate classes within the School of Communications. Mentoring students in the PRAD Intelligence Lab on research projects for clients, competitions, and industry research. Engaging in ongoing professional development to update professional skills and knowledge of current communication technologies. Engaging in advertising and/or public relations scholarship with the expectation of publishing in well-established, peer-reviewed journals. Mentoring and working with graduate and undergraduate students in conducting and publishing research. Contributing to the ongoing development of the PRAD sequence vision and planning, curriculum development, and student experience. Accepting assignments to participate in school, college, and university councils and committees.
Documents Required at the Time of Application: Please attach your updated curriculum vitae, cover letter and Mission Alignment Statement to the faculty application.
Information required at the time of application – Please list the individual contact information for each of your three recommenders on the faculty application. At some point during the selection process, they may be contacted to submit their letters of reference electronically.
For further information, please contact
Dr. Kris Boyle, Director, email: [email protected]
Note: Failure to attach the required documents may result in your application not being considered.
This position requires the successful candidate to relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment.
MISSION ALIGNMENT STATEMENT INSTRUCTIONS
If you are a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:
BYU is committed to hiring faculty members who enthusiastically embrace and energetically advance its unique mission. To this end, please include a one-page mission alignment statement as part of your application that addresses how you might, as a BYU faculty member: (1) live a life of loyalty to Jesus Christ and His restored Church and align yourself with doctrine and teachings declared by living prophets, seers, and revelators; (2) demonstrate intentionality in building faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His restored gospel among students and others in the BYU community; and (3) teach your subject matter with the Spirit of God and strive to keep it “bathed in the light and color of the restored gospel” (Spencer W. Kimball).
If you are not a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:
Applicants who are not members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints include a one-page mission alignment statement that describes understanding of and commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the AIMS of a BYU Education .
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.
All faculty are required to abide by the university’s Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrine of the affiliated church.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
