Lecturer in Advertising and Public Relations

Position Title:

Lecturer in Advertising and Public Relations

Appointment Type:

Faculty

Job Description:

The Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, seeks an experienced professional to teach courses in advertising, public relations, and/or journalism, beginning immediately.

Adherence to programmatic goals and curriculum objectives is required, as the school is accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC).

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in communications or a related field

• Two years of professional experience in advertising, public relations, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated professional experience beyond the required amount in advertising, public relations, or a related field;

• Demonstrated teaching excellence in higher education.

Department/Program & College Description:

The Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication has a dynamic ACEJMC-accredited undergraduate program and a strong master’s program. The school has undergraduate majors in advertising, journalism and mass communication, public relations, and sports media and communication. Additional information about the school is available at

Proposed Start Date:

August 18, 2026

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:

December 31, 2026

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

09 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Part time

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
3) Contact Information for Three References

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?

Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

Original Posting Date:

August 20, 2026

Posting Close Date:

Job Requisition Number:

R19805

Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515-294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu.

General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.