Assistant Professor, Integrated Strategic Communication

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Job Summary

Position Title :

Assistant Professor, Integrated Strategic Communication

Requisition Number : FE04588

Department :

8M600 : Integrated Strategic Communication

Work Location : Lexington, KY

Type of Position :

Faculty – Full‑Time, Tenure Track

Start Date : Aug. 16, 2026

The Department of Integrated Strategic Communication in the College of Communication & Information at the University of Kentucky invites applications for a nine‑month tenure‑track, special‑title faculty position. The primary responsibility is to teach theoretical and practical courses in creative strategy, visual communication, and multimedia. The anticipated start date is Aug. 16, 2026.

Qualifications & Responsibilities

• Special‑title faculty typically teach three courses per semester (six per academic year). The successful candidate will :
• be a dedicated and successful teacher;
• perform service functions at all levels of the University;

develop and maintain ties to the professional community; and

carry out a program of research and / or creative activity commensurate with the percentage of time assigned to scholarship.

The distribution of effort is typically 70% teaching, 20% scholarship, and 10% service, although faculty workload is evaluated annually. Opportunities exist to work with doctoral students in the College's interdisciplinary Ph.D. program.

Academic and Professional Requirements

Ph.D. in communication or mass communication or an MFA with an emphasis in integrated strategic communication, advertising, visual communication, graphic design, or a related area is preferred.

In lieu of a Ph.D. MFA, candidates with a master’s degree in a related field and exceptional professional ISC experience (10+ years full‑time work with increasing responsibility and advancement) will also be considered.

Teaching experience at the university level is required.

Strong background in technologies and practices used by current professionals in the field.

About the Department

The Department of Integrated Strategic Communication offers a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, a minor, and a graduate certificate. The department has 700 majors, 15 full‑time faculty, an award‑winning National Student Advertising Competition team, and student organizations such as Public Relations Student Society of America and the American Advertising Federation's student Ad Club. The department is fully accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications. For information, visit

About the College

The College of Communication & Information comprises two schools and two departments, and offers interdisciplinary master’s and Ph.D. programs. Nearly 100 full‑time faculty lead 2,300 undergraduate majors and 350 graduate students. The college houses the University of Kentucky's student newspaper, The Kentucky Kernel, and the championship‑winning Intercollegiate Debate program.

About the University

Located in Lexington, KY, the University of Kentucky is a public, land‑grant institution with 35,000 students, more than 2,500 faculty members, and nearly 14,000 staff members. It is one of only eight universities in the country with a major academic health center and a full spectrum of academic colleges and professional schools on one contiguous campus, fostering interdisciplinary research.

Employment & Benefits

Employment is contingent on funding availability and offers a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support overall well‑being and professional growth. The university contributes to retirement plans, medical coverage, and life insurance. Optional benefits include dental and vision insurance, supplemental retirement plans, and more. To learn more, click here.

About Lexington

The City of Lexington offers a high quality of life, lower cost of living, and many cultural and dining amenities. It recently appeared on USA Today’s list of the top cities to live in.

Application Materials

Curriculum Vitae

Cover Letter

Specific Request 1 (evidence of teaching excellence)

Specific Request 2 (examples of creative and / or research activities)

Please provide contact information for three references when prompted. Application review will continue until the position is filled. Contact Jihye Kim (jihye.kim@uky.edu) with questions.

Deadline

Apply by Oct. 1, 2025.

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