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Simpson College · 2 days ago

Assistant Professor of Digital Marketing

Indianola, IA

Internship

Onsite

Intern, Mid Level

Simpson College is seeking a full-time, tenure-track professor in Marketing Communication for the 2026-2027 academic year. The ideal candidate will have expertise in digital and social media strategy and will be responsible for teaching undergraduate courses and supervising experiential learning opportunities.

Higher Education

No H1B

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, including interdisciplinary student-run projects, internships, and undergraduate research

Qualification

Digital marketingBrand managementDigitalSocial media strategyAudience analyticsStorytellingTeachingMentoring

Required

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

Demonstrated expertise with digital and social media strategy, audience analytics, and storytelling

Evidence of effective teaching or mentoring in higher education or in a professional setting