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Gainesville, FL - USA
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Job Summary
| Classification Title: | ASO IN |
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| Classification Minimum Requirements: | Bachelors degree in Media Advertising Public Relations Communication(s) or related fields |
| Job Description: | The Opportunity The Agency a client-serving firm based in the College of Journalism and Communications (CJC) at the University of Florida staffed by students and led by professionals is looking for its next director. We are seeking an energetic visionary leader who can utilize their substantial professional experience in advertising public relations or an integrated mix of both fields to guide the Agency through its next phase of growth. The director will lead the administrative management team responsible for business development operations and client services and mentor guide and develop the operational and student staff. They will maximize the immersive learning experience preparing students for careers in a rapidly changing communication marketplace through hands-on applied and collaborative learning. The position is classified as an Associate-In facultyposition within the Agency (12-month non-tenure track) to begin in the Spring 2027 term. The director will teach 2-3 agency related courses per term mentor and advise undergraduate students as assigned participate inscholarly and professional organizations participate in shared governance and perform other duties as assigned. This is an in-person position based in Gainesville Fla. We are particularly interested in candidates who are excellent professionals/teachers/mentors that are on their way to establishing a national/international reputation. The selected candidate will provide strategic leadership for the UF communications agency model that integrates professional practice teaching mentoring and student addition the candidate will contribute to the undergraduate program by supporting curriculum development course delivery advising and student success initiatives balance the academic operational and professional dimensions of the agency including curriculum alignment financial sustainability and experiential learning opportunities. The candidate will build and maintain relationships with clients alumni industry professionals faculty and campus partners to expand student opportunities. Mentoring students as emerging professionals through project-based work portfolio development client engagement teamwork and career preparation is a key component of this role. The candidate will collaborate with the Colleges academic departments and professional graduate program and contribute to departmental teaching service and program goals along with supporting an inclusive learning environment that prepares students to work across advertising public relations strategic communication and related professional fields. About UFs College of Journalism and Communications Accredited by ACEJMC the college has earned its reputation for excellence over the last half century on the strength of its programs faculty students and alumni; the stories they tell; and the difference they make around the world. Our 80 full-time faculty members and 175 part-time instructors serve in four academic departments: Advertising Journalism Public Relations and Media Production Management and Technology. We enroll about 2500 undergraduates both in-person and online. More than 800 students are earning masters and doctoral degrees. The Agency was dedicated in 2015 as a unit within the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications. Its purpose is to provide immersive learning experience for our students to gain experience working for real-world clients and develop the professional skills needed to navigate an agencys work environment. The founding vision of the Agency prioritized bridging the industry and the classroom and it continues to tear down walls between the two. Today The Agency is a Gen Z-focused strategic communications firm where approximately 120 students work alongside professionals to create real-world campaigns. Students can work as strategists creatives developers researchers producers and media coordinators. College of Journalism and Communications is committed to building a culture of belonging and engagement preeminent scholarship cross-disciplinary education superior skills development and collaboration spanning the science and practice of communication to produce significant societal impact on a local state and global scale. CJC is also home to several cross-disciplinary initiatives such as the Innovation News Center The Agency Consortium on Trust in Media and Technology the STEM Translational Communication Center the Center for Public Interest Communication the Atlas Social Media Listening Lab the Brechner Freedom of Information Project and the Media Effects and Technology Lab among others. About the University of Florida UF is the states sole member of the Association of American Universities. It is in the midst of a multi-year pre-eminence initiative that has created more than 500 new faculty positions and generated a $70 million partnership with NVIDIA to create the nations top research lab in artificial intelligence. The University of Florida spent a record $1.34 billion on research in fiscal year 2026. The University of Florida offers a competitive salary commensurate with similar positions and includes a full benefits package. To view the universitys Total Reward benefit package please click here: University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to attracting hiring and retaining top talent by fostering environments where team members feel included valued and empowered to do their best work. About Gainesville Florida As home to Floridas largest and oldest university Gainesville () is one of the states centers of education medicine cultural events and athletics. Gainesville and the surrounding area is home to about 250000 people a robust arts community several museums a world-class health care system anchored at UF a downtown core known for its restaurants and brew pubs excellent public and private schools and abundant nature exemplified by clear natural springs. Additionally within 2 hours are attractions such as Disney World University Studios Busch Gardens and historic St. Augustine. Explore Gainesville in 60 Seconds. |
| Expected Salary: | Commensurate with Education and Experience |
| Required Qualifications: | Bachelors degree in Media Advertising Public Relations Communication(s) or related fields |
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: | Please submit your applications online via must be submitted ina single pdf filethat includes:
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. Note: The Search Committee may request additional materials at a later time. For additional questions or more information please contact search committee chair Katrice Graham at Review of applications begins October 16 continues until the position is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply by Oct. 16 to receive priority consideration. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) which can be found at http// The application packet will be submitted as one PDF file through the UF Jobs website at All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a review of criminal records reference checks and verification of education. The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Floridas Government-in-the-Sunshine Laws require that all documents relating to the search process including letters of application nomination and reference be available for public inspection. |
| Health Assessment Required: | No |
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