AEF Visiting Professor Program 2012
Introduction
Advertising Educational Foundation Visiting Professor Program 2012; Deadline 31 Jan 2012
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2012 VISITING PROFESSOR PROGRAM (VPP) FACT SHEET
- “I come away from this experience with a respect for the nature of the work and see it as an appropriate career for a smart humanities major. I would certainly be now more likely to recommend it as a career for my students.”
Professor Paul Freedman, Yale University
- “[Professor Gina Kinchlow] loved the program and we loved her. One of our cornerstone initiatives at the Agency is Diversity and Inclusion. Given that Florida A&M University is a HBCU, it was important for us to establish a connection between Gina and the Agency. Gina understands the Deutsch culture and what it takes to succeed here.”
Robin Lander, EVP, Director of Human Resources at Deutsch, Inc.
The Advertising Educational Foundation invites you to apply to the
Visiting Professor Program
Application Deadline
January 31, 2012
Background
The VPP is a two-week fellowship for professors of advertising, marketing, communications and the liberal arts. In 2011, 12 professors were hosted by advertising agencies in Chicago, Los Angeles and New York City. Whether a professor is placed with an agency, a marketing or media company depends upon his/her area of expertise. The number of placements in the VPP is contingent upon the number of companies willing to host a professor. Preference is given to professors with little or no industry experience and to those who have not already participated in the program. Note: Program is only offered to professors teaching in the United States.
Objective
To expose professors to the day-to-day operations of an advertising agency, marketing or media company; and to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas between academia and industry. The VPP gives professors a greater understanding of and appreciation for the industry while host companies have an opportunity to develop closer ties to academia.
Components
An orientation is followed by individual fellowships. While at the host company, each professor offers a “Lunchtime Lecture” on his/her area of expertise and how it relates to advertising. Note: With the professor’s permission, the Lunchtime Lecture may be videotaped for streaming on .
2012 VPP: June 18-29
Professors chosen by the VPP Selection Committee will be placed with host companies in Chicago, New York City and other major cities. Apply only if your academic and personal responsibilities allow you to participate for the full two weeks.
Expenses
Host companies pay housing and per diem. Professors pay travel and out-of-pocket expenses.
Application
Visit the On-Campus section on to apply and submit your CV and statement. Letter of recommendation (on school letterhead) must be mailed and postmarked by January 31, 2012. Letter of recommendation is not accepted via fax or email.
Notification: April 2012
*For those selected to participate in the program, AEF recommends a meeting between the visiting professor and host company to discuss mutual objectives of the program.
The AEF welcomes your comments and questions.
Please contact Sharon Hudson, Vice President, Program Manager, at sh@aef.com or (212) 986-8060 x15.