Job Description

Chapman University’s renowned Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, located in the heart of vibrant Orange County, California, seeks dynamic and passionate candidates for a full-time, non-tenure-track faculty position in Public Relations, Advertising, and Entertainment Marketing (PRAEM). This position begins August 1, 2027.

Chapman University is a nationally ranked, R2 Carnegie Classified, private institution offering traditional undergraduate and graduate programs in the heart of Orange County, one of Southern California’s most diverse and vibrant regions. Chapman’s campuses are home to nearly 10,000 students representing 50 states, 4 territories, and 76 countries. The 11 schools and colleges of Chapman, including Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, offer 50 bachelors, 29 masters, and 8 doctoral programs, along with nearly 75 minors and 19 accelerated and bridge programs. Classes are taught by the more than 1,100 dedicated faculty members who are leaders in their fields, including Nobel Prize recipients, MacArthur Fellows, National Medal of Science honorees, former U.S. Supreme Court clerks, and Emmy, Grammy, and Academy Award winners. 

Dodge College is dedicated to forward-looking, personalized education, we create an environment for unlimited student and faculty achievement. Industry trade publications The Wrap and The Hollywood Reporter rank Dodge College #4 among film schools nationwide. More information about the Dodge College of Film and Media Arts can be found at chapman.edu/dodge.

The PRAEM Program at Dodge College of Film and Media Arts - The award-winning Public Relations, Advertising, and Entertainment Marketing program offers students a robust curriculum focused on storytelling. The curriculum combines theory with applied industry-focused learning, strategy, research, creativity, campaign development, digital and social media, and presenting. AI and emerging technologies and the rapidly evolving ways organizations and brands engage audiences are also considerations. Students develop an understanding of the opportunities, limitations, ethical considerations and responsible application of AI and emerging technologies within contemporary communications. With over 250 undergraduate majors and an additional 200+ students minoring in Public Relations or Advertising, the program provides a dynamic and growing academic community. Students gain hands-on experience in industry practices, preparing them for successful careers in entertainment marketing, public relations, advertising, digital marketing and related fields.

Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate courses with a focus on Advertising, with the ability to teach additional courses within Public Relations and Entertainment Marketing based on program needs and the candidate’s expertise.
• Carry a 24-credit annual teaching load, typically structured as a 4/4 teaching schedule, with four courses taught each semester.
• Teach introductory and advanced courses that integrate theoretical foundations with strategic, applied, and current industry practices.
• Incorporate appropriate applications of AI and emerging technologies into coursework while developing students’ ability to critically evaluate their use, limitations, ethics, and impact on the profession.
• Mentor and advise students in the PRAEM program and support their academic and professional development.
• Contribute to curriculum development and the continued evolution of the PRAEM program and its curriculum.
• Participate in service to the college and university, including committee work, student initiatives, recruitment, and outreach activities.
• Maintain currency in professional practice relevant to advertising, public relations, marketing, or entertainment media.
• Incorporate global and cross-cultural perspectives into teaching, case studies, campaigns, and student work.

Qualifications

Required:

• An advanced degree (master’s or Ph.D.) in Public Relations, Advertising, Marketing, Film, or a related field, OR substantial professional experience and demonstrated expertise relevant to the position.
• Experience in teaching, either at the university level or in the industry.
• Experience in several relevant areas, such as advertising strategy, campaign development, creative strategy, consumer/audience research, digital and social media, presenting and pitching, and campaign measurement.

Preferred:

• Ability to translate professional or academic expertise into applied, real-world classroom learning.
• Experience working with global brands, international markets, multicultural audiences, or cross-cultural campaigns.
• Ability to teach primarily in Advertising while contributing to Public Relations and Entertainment Marketing courses based on program needs.
• A demonstrated commitment to both teaching excellence and continued professional development in the field of public relations, advertising, or entertainment marketing.

Application Instructions

Qualified candidates are invited to apply and submit the following required documents:

1. A current curriculum vitae (CV)
2. A letter of interest outlining your qualifications and teaching philosophy
3. Letters of recommendation (3)

Inquiries can be directed to search committee chair, Veston Rowe, ftvsearch@chapman.edu. Please use "FT Public Relations, Advertising, and Entertainment Marketing Faculty Position" as the email subject line.

Application reviews will begin early November and will continue until the position is filled. We encourage early submission. Successful completion of a background check is required for the final candidate. The salary range for this position is $100,000-$110,000. Salary is competitive and will be commensurate with experience. This position is contingent on final budget approval.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their protected characteristics. All qualified applicants and employees are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.