Assistant Professor in AI and Advertising

AST Professor

Candidates must have completed a Ph.D. in communication mass communication advertising marketing or a related field by the time of appointment.

The Department of Advertising in the College of Journalism and Communications (CJC) at the University of Florida invites applications for a nine-month tenure-track Assistant Professor in AI and Advertising position to begin in Fall 2027. Candidates must have completed a Ph.D. in communication mass communication advertising marketing or a related field by the time of appointment.

We seek a scholar whose research makes a strong contribution to the field of advertising with a focus on artificial intelligence and its implications for the industry professional practice and pedagogy. Relevant areas for research specialization include but are not limited to AI-mediated advertising and persuasion human-AI interaction generative AI algorithmic and automated communication AI-driven social media and consumer insights and the broader implications of emerging technologies for consumers brands media and society.
This faculty member will work in partnership with UFs Consortium on Trust in Media and Technology which is based at CJC.

The Consortium connects scholars and thought leaders across disciplines to develop applications supporting media and technology that is credible and equitable. The Consortiums work is part of UFs commitment to artificial intelligence as the centerpiece of a major long-term initiative combining world-class research infrastructure cutting-edge research and a transformational approach to curriculum. The successful candidate also will have opportunities to collaborate across the College and University on research related to artificial intelligence emerging media technologies consumer behavior and strategic communication.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate courses in the advertising curriculum and established graduate courses approved by CJCs Graduate Division. They may also be given the opportunity to teach specialized course offerings such as AI and Advertising and AI-Driven Social Media Insight as well as develop new courses in their area of expertise. The successful candidate will also mentor doctoral and masters students and participate in service to the department college university and discipline.

Candidates will be evaluated on the quality of their current research output and momentum capacity for scholarly development and advancement potential to cultivate a nationally and internationally acclaimed research agenda and demonstrated contributions to teaching mentorship and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Candidates must have completed a Ph.D. in communication mass communication advertising marketing or a related field by the time of appointment;demonstrate a record of or strong potential for original scholarly research relevant to advertising and strategic communication;demonstrate a research program that substantially engages artificial intelligence or related emerging technologies;demonstrate potential to secure external research funding; anddemonstrate the ability to contribute effectively to undergraduate and/or graduate teaching.

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Commensurate with experience and education

Candidates must have completed a Ph.D. in communication mass communication advertising marketing or a related field by the time of appointment;
Demonstrate a record of or strong potential for original scholarly research relevant to advertising and strategic communication;
Demonstrate a research program that substantially engages artificial intelligence or related emerging technologies;
Demonstrate potential to secure external research funding; and
Demonstrate the ability to contribute effectively to undergraduate and/or graduate teaching.

Preference will be given to candidates who provide evidence of:

• A strong trajectory of scholarly research
• Excellence or demonstrated potential in undergraduate and/or graduate teaching;
  effective mentorship of students
• Willingness to collaborate on research within and beyond the University of Florida
• Relevant professional experience in advertising marketing artificial intelligence or related fields.

Please submit your application online via Careers at UF at .

Applications should include:

• A cover letter describing the candidates research program including its connection to artificial intelligence and advertising or strategic communication as well as teaching and mentoring experience and interests
• A complete curriculum vitae
• A teaching philosophy statement (evidence of teaching effectiveness such as course evaluations is recommended where available)
• A research statement
• Names addresses email addresses and telephone numbers of three references.

The Search Committee may request additional materials at a later time.

Review of applications begins October 15 2026 and continues until the position is filled.
Questions about the position may be directed to the Search Committee Chair Won-Ki Moon at .

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position please call or the Florida Relay System at (TDD).
Degrees earned from educational institutions outside of the United States must be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).
All candidates for employment are subject to pre-employment screening which includes a review of criminal records reference checks and verification of education.

This position is open until filled. Review of application materials will begin immediately and continue until a suitable pool of applicants has been established.