Professor of Practice in Corporate Communication

The Department of Strategic Communication in the Diederich College of Communication at Marquette University invites applications for a professor of practice position with a teaching concentration in Corporate Communication. This full-time faculty position will start August 15, 2018. The Diederich College of Communication’s undergraduate major in Corporate Communication and Master of Arts in Corporate Communication focus on preparing students to manage the communication functions as a key aspect of corporate strategy. The program requires business knowledge and an awareness of industry trends. It is the only program in the region that has graduate and undergraduate degree programs in Corporate Communication. Applicants must have extensive professional experience in executive communication, corporate reputation management, shareholder communication, and corporate advocacy. Given an increased need to measure the effectiveness of communication, we are interested in a candidate with expertise in digital engagement systems and who is well versed in using data to make strategic decisions. The expectation is that this faculty member would teach courses in communication consulting, financial communication and investor relations, corporate advocacy, and other courses in her/his area of expertise at both the undergraduate and graduate level. In addition to teaching, the candidate will be responsible for advising undergraduate and graduate students as well as serving on college and university committees.

Marquette is an urban Catholic, Jesuit University dedicated to principles of excellence, leadership, faith, and service, and lives out these principles as a dedicated and involved member of the Milwaukee community. The University ranks within the top 100 of America's Best Colleges according to U.S. News and World Report.

The campus is host to more than 11,000 undergraduate and graduate students. At Marquette, new faculty members enjoy access and opportunities to collaborate with faculty and staff from a variety of entities across the University including the College of Business Administration, the Law School, and the Office of Marketing Communication. The University also has strong connections to notable corporations including Northwestern Mutual, Harley-Davidson, and Aurora Healthcare.

The Department of Strategic Communication, the largest department within the Diederich College of Communication with more than 500 undergraduate students, houses three majors: Advertising, Public Relations, and Corporate Communication. The department focuses on training young professionals by marrying theory with practice, preparing graduates for careers in advertising, public relations and corporate communication. With nine full-time faculty and 25 part-time adjunct professors, who are often working professionals, our students are exposed to a diverse range of teaching experiences, professional expertise and scholarly acumen. Finally, our faculty are committed to the ideals of strategic communication for the greater good.

The candidate should hold a MA in communication, mass communication, strategic communication, advertising, public relations, or another related academic field with extensive experience in executive level Corporate Communication or Public Relations Management roles and should be prepared to teach undergraduate and graduate-level courses in the area of corporate communication. She or he should demonstrate potential for teaching excellence.

Competitive.