California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) · 5 months ago
Assistant Professor of Communication in Social Media and Strategic Communication (26/27)
San Luis Obispo, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$90K/yr - $98K/yrCalifornia Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) is seeking an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication Studies with a focus on social media strategy and analytics. The successful candidate will teach various communication courses, engage in research, and contribute to the department's social media presence and digital outreach.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Engaging in research and scholarship related to candidate’s area of expertise
Engaging in service and academic advising/mentorship of undergraduate students
Advising students’ extracurricular activities related to departmental social media and content creation
Opportunities to enhance and expand our department’s existing social media presence and digital outreach
Teaching introductory communication courses, such as our major orientation course or public speaking course
Teaching one or more of our 200-level foundational courses, including communication theory, organizational communication, media studies, and/or small group communication
Teaching 300-level research methods course(s) aligned with the candidate’s methodological expertise (e.g., quantitative and/or qualitative research methods)
Teaching upper-division electives aligned with the candidate’s expertise
Proposing new courses such as Social Media Content Creation, Digital Marketing, Brand Communication and Analytics, and/or other courses within the candidate’s area(s) of expertise
Teaching a 400-level Senior Seminar course and Senior Project course for graduating majors
Qualification
Required
A Ph.D. in Communication Studies or a closely related field at the time of appointment (degree completion expected no later than August 1, 2026)
Demonstrated success in undergraduate teaching
Completed at least one graduate-level course related to social media and/ or strategic/ applied communication
Record of scholarship in social media and/or strategic communication using social science methodologies (i.e., quantitative and/or qualitative methods)
Demonstrated commitment to educational equity, academic and inclusive excellence, and student success in their scholarship/creative activities, teaching, and/or service
Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral communication skills
Preferred
Demonstrated experience related to marketing, digital analytics, content strategy, social media management, or other applied specializations related to social media strategy and analytics – including crisis communication, health communication, or human-machine communication (particularly Artificial Intelligence)
Demonstrated success in undergraduate teaching, as an instructor of record or teaching assistant, in undergraduate social media content creation and/or analytics
Evidence of academic preparation relevant to the instructional assignment, including communication theory, organizational communication, small group communication, social science research methodologies (quantitative and/or qualitative research methods), and applied areas such as social media strategy and analytics
Demonstrated experience in creating and managing social media content, and preference for candidates with relevant industry experience or professional expertise in areas such as social media strategy, analytics, or campaign execution
Demonstrated experience and commitment to student-centered, collaborative, and supportive learning and teaching
Demonstrated ability to collaboratively work in multidisciplinary settings
Willingness to participate in interdisciplinary programs for course development and possible program curriculum development
Additional consideration will be given to those with experience working in, or applying their expertise to, contexts beyond the U.S
Company
California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly)
Cal Poly is a nationally ranked, four-year, comprehensive public university, with approximately 17,500 undergraduate, 120 post-baccalaureate, and 900 graduate students.
Founded in 1901
1001-5000 employees
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Zachary Smith, MBA
Vice President of University Development and Alumni Engagement - CEO of the Cal Poly Foundation
Darin Matthews
Executive Director/Chief Procurement Officer
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