The Department of Integrated Strategic Communication in the College of Communication and Information at the University of Kentucky invites applications for Faculty Lecturer in Integrated Strategic Communication with an anticipated start date of January 2024 .

Duties include teaching 3 to 4 courses per semester with an expectation of service to the department and college. We are seeking candidates with professional and teaching experience in strategic communication, including strategic communication writing for a variety of audiences across the disciplines of advertising, public relations and account management. A successful candidate should also be able to supervise internships and teach courses in one or more additional areas of Integrated Strategic Communication, such as public relations, creative advertising strategy, direct response marketing, multimedia techniques, social media management, account management, media planning, data analytics, sales promotion, etc. Candidates will also be encouraged to develop new courses in their areas of expertise.

 Initial terms for lecturers are for one year. However, contracts may be renewed for additional terms based on departmental needs, funding ability, and candidate performance.

A master's degree in communication or related field, relevant professional experience, and college-level teaching experience are required.

Experiencing a record high enrollment growth in students classified as first-generation and underrepresented minorities, the University of Kentucky is committed to creating a diverse, multicultural community of scholars and learners. It strives to be a model for the Commonwealth of Kentucky of a truly diverse society that celebrates human differences, promotes fairness and equity in policies and practices, and upholds basic principles of social justice.

Our College is committed to recruitment, retention, and representation strategies and practices to increase the presence of underrepresented individuals. For all positions, we emphasize a commitment to diversity and inclusion. As such, we require the candidate to show a demonstrated ability and/or experience working with students and/or co-workers with a range of abilities, backgrounds, and experiences and the capability to embrace and promote diverse environments.

The Department of Integrated Strategic Communication offers a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and will soon have a minor in Integrated Strategic Communication. The department has full national accreditation by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC). For information about the department, visit https://ci.uky.edu/isc/

The College of Communication and Information is composed of two schools (The School of Journalism and Media, School of Information Science), two departments (Department of Communication, Department of Integrated Strategic Communication) and an interdisciplinary graduate program. Nearly 2,000 undergraduate majors and 350 graduate students are led by more than 80 full-time faculty, who also teach in the university's core curriculum and serve students pursuing minors and certificates in the College. The College also houses UK's independent student newspaper, The Kentucky Kernel, and the defending national championship Intercollegiate Debate Team.

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Application materials should include a letter of application (upload under Cover Letter), a curriculum vita, evidence of teaching excellence (upload under Specific Request 1) and contact information for three references when prompted in the application. Please note that references will not be contacted without prior consent.

Application review will begin September 20th, 2023, and continues until the position is filled.

Questions regarding the position may be directed to Search Committee Chair Dr. Adriane Grumbein via email at: agrumbein@uky.edu.

Candidates must hold an earned M.A. in Communication or a related field by the start date.

Relevant professional and college-level teaching experience.

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As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

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