Assistant Professor: Social Media & Data Analytics

Careerwebsite; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Tuition benefits

Paid holidays

Job summary

Weber State University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Social Media and Data Analytics in Ogden, Utah, beginning Fall 2027. The department seeks a teacher-scholar focused on social media and data analytics for undergraduate and graduate education.

The candidate will teach 12 hours per semester, publish, advise students, and participate in service committees, with opportunities to teach in various courses and levels as needed.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Communication, Mass Communication, Strategic Communication, Data Analytics, Data Science, or related terminal degree.
• ABD candidates considered for instructor appointment until degree completion.
• Master's degree with relevant experience may lead to instructor appointment.

Responsibilities

• Teach a 12-hour undergraduate/graduate load per semester (face-to-face or online).
• Publish original research and advise students.
• Participate in department, university, and service committees.
• Teach courses in social media communication, digital content production, digital media strategy, social analytics, data visualization, and/or big data applications as needed.
• Opportunities for additional teaching depending on willingness and experience.

Skills

Teaching experience

Digital marketing experience

Social media management

Data analytics awareness

Education

Ph.D. in Communication/Data Analytics/Related field

ABD candidates considered for instructor

Master's with experience considered for instructor

Job description

Weber State University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Social Media and Data Analytics in Ogden, Utah, beginning Fall 2027. The department seeks a teacher-scholar focused on social media and data analytics for undergraduate and graduate education.

The candidate will teach 12 hours per semester, publish, advise students, and participate in service committees, with opportunities to teach in various courses and levels as needed.