Assistant Professor of Digital Marketing-Tenure Track

Simpson College; Simpson (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Simpson College in Missouri seeks a full-time, tenure-track assistant professor of Marketing Communication for the 2027-2028 academic year. A dynamic candidate with expertise in digital and social media strategy, brand management, and marketing communication is sought to engage students across platforms.

Ideal candidates will show understanding of audience engagement, content analytics, and visual storytelling.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Communication, Media Studies, or related field preferred.
• Master’s with significant professional experience in digital marketing, brand management, or sports communication.
• Proven ability to teach and engage undergraduate students.

Responsibilities

• Teach six courses (3-3 load) including core undergraduate courses.
• Advise students and contribute to professional development.
• Supervise experiential learning, internships, and undergraduate research.

Skills

Digital media strategy

Brand management

Marketing communication

Audience engagement

Content analytics

Visual storytelling

Sports marketing

Education

Ph.D. in Communication

M.S./M.A. with digital marketing experience

Job description

Description

The Multimedia Communication and Graphic Design Department at Simpson College is seeking applications for a full-time, tenure-track, assistant professor in Marketing Communication for the 2027-2028 academic year. We seek a dynamic candidate committed to teaching who has expertise in digital and social media strategy, brand management, and marketing communication. Ideal candidates will demonstrate an understanding of audience engagement, content analytics, and visual storytelling across multiple platforms. Experience in sports communication or working with athletic brands and teams is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Teach six courses (or a 3-3 load) including core undergraduate courses such as Intro to Communication, Media & PR Writing and Public Relations. Other courses would depend on expertise but could include courses in digital communication, social media management, integrated marketing communication, brand strategy and ethical use of artificial intelligence.
• Contribute to the Simpson community and the department by advising students, teaching first‑year courses, engaging in professional development and being involved in service to the broader campus community.
• Supervise experiential learning opportunities such as interdisciplinary student‑run projects, internships and undergraduate research.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Communication, Media Studies, or a related field preferred; master’s degree with significant professional experience in digital marketing, brand management, or sports communication will be strongly considered.
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