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The California State University · 1 month ago

Assistant Professor of Communication in Social Media and Strategic Communication (26/27)

San Luis Obispo, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$90K/yr - $98K/yr

California State University is seeking an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication Studies with a specialization in social media strategy and analytics. The role involves teaching undergraduate courses, engaging in research, and mentoring students while contributing to the department's social media presence.

EducationHigher EducationUniversities

Culture & Values

No H1B

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

Ph.D. in Communication StudiesSocial media strategyQuantitative research methodsQualitative research methodsDigital analyticsContent strategyCrisis communicationHealth communicationUndergraduate teachingStudent-centered teachingWritten communicationOral communicationCollaborative work

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

The California State University

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The California State University is the largest system of four-year higher education in the country, with 22 campuses, 56,000 faculty and staff and more than 450,000 students.

Founded in 1947