Artistic Instructor, Assistant or Associate Professor of PR, Ad., & Ent. Mktg. NTT, Fall 2025

Description

Chapman University’s renowned Dodge College of Film, located in the heart of vibrant Orange County, California, seeks dynamic and passionate candidates for our Artistic Instructor, Assistant, or Associate Professor of Public Relations, Advertising, and Entertainment Marketing (PRAEM) position.  This is a full-time, non-tenure track position which begins August 1, 2025.

Chapman University is a nationally ranked institution offering traditional undergraduate and graduate programs in Orange County, one of Southern California’s most diverse and vibrant regions. The university achieved R2 status in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, a distinction held by just 10 percent of all U.S. universities and is ranked #133rd among Best National Universities by US News and World Report (2024). Our faculty includes academic leaders who excel in research, publishing, and world-class teaching in our 11 schools and colleges, including Dodge College of Film.  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 can be found at chapman.edu/dodge.

The award-winning PRAEM Program at Dodge College of Film (Public Relations, Advertising, and Entertainment Marketing) offers students a robust curriculum focused on storytelling for business through the lens of film, television, and digital media. The program emphasizes the strategic use of media platforms, including social media, to deliver impactful communication strategies.   With over 200 undergraduate majors and an additional 200 students minoring in Public Relations or Advertising, the program provides a dynamic and growing academic community. Students in this program gain hands-on experience in industry practices, preparing them for successful careers in entertainment marketing, public relations, advertising, and beyond.

Chapman University is dedicated to forward-looking, personalized education and ongoing engagement with diversity and inclusion in people. We create an environment for unlimited achievement by our students and faculty and are committed to strengthening our culture represented by the multi-ethnic opportunities drawn from the marketplace. The University is dedicated to enhancing diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment and employment. More information on diversity and inclusion at Chapman University is available at https://www.chapman.edu/diversity.

Responsibilities

• Teach introductory and advanced courses in Public Relations, Advertising and Entertainment Marketing, integrating both theoretical knowledge and strategic, real-world practices.
• Teach a 4/4 schedule annually.
• Provide mentorship to students in the PRAEM program.
• Engage in program development and contribute to the continued evolution of the curriculum.
• Participate in service to the school and university, including committee work and outreach activities.
• Maintain an active professional profile with ongoing industry involvement, research, or creative work related to public relations, advertising, or entertainment marketing.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:

• An advanced degree (master’s or Ph.D.) in Public Relations, Advertising, Marketing, Film, or a related field, OR significant professional experience and expertise in the entertainment industry, particularly in advertising and marketing within the film or media sectors.
• Experience in teaching, either at the university level or in the industry.
• A demonstrated commitment to both teaching excellence and continued professional development in the field of public relations, advertising, or entertainment marketing.
• Studio or industry experience in advertising/marketing within the film or entertainment sectors is highly desirable.

Application Instructions

Qualified candidates are invited to electronically submit the following:

1. A letter of interest outlining your qualifications and teaching philosophy.