Institution

University of South Carolina

Job Title

Social Media Analytics Instructor

Department/College

College of Information and Communications

Dates

Opening Date: 12/22/2022
Closing Date:  03/15/2023

Job Description

The School of Journalism and Mass Communications (SJMC) at the University of South Carolina (USC) invites applications for a twelve-month professional-track instructor with expertise in social media listening and analytics. This person will also provide oversight and direction for the college’s Social Media Insights Lab. The purpose of this position is to further strengthen the college’s expertise in social media analytics for the benefit of our students, faculty, and partners.

Job Duties

  • This is a position with both teaching and administrative responsibilities.
  • Ability to teach courses in the area of social media analytics at undergraduate and graduate level.
  • Oversee and manage the operation of the CIC’s Social Media Insights Lab, which includes writing and publishing reports, managing personnel, and working with academic and professional partners.
  • Support faculty research, including the UNESCO chair, as well as training.

Experience/Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills

Master’s degree in a related field is required. Experience teaching, working with social media analytics, writing public reports, and management within an academic environment.
Five years’ professional experience preferred.

Supplemental Information

College of Information and Communications
The College of Information and Communications is home to two nationally recognized schools, the School of Journalism and Mass Communications and the School of Information Science. The college provides outstanding teaching, research, and community outreach. As such, it is one of only a few universities to combine its communications and information science programs, two rapidly evolving — and converging — fields united by a shared belief that information accessibility is the cornerstone of self-governance. The College has approximately 1,800 undergraduates, 500 graduate students, and more than 100 faculty and staff members. New assets available to faculty and students in both schools include The Social Media Insights Lab and the Biometric and User Experience Lab. Both are designed to facilitate the study of issues related to data, media, and their impact on society.

The University of South Carolina
The University of South Carolina in Columbia is the major research institution of the University of South Carolina system and its largest campus, enrolling approximately 35,000 students. The university offers over 320 degrees at the bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral and professional program levels. Founded in 1801, it is among America’s oldest and most comprehensive public universities and is one of only 32 public universities to earn the Carnegie Foundation’s top-tier designations in both research activity and community engagement. South Carolina’s capital city is currently undergoing several urban revitalization projects and offers residents a growing range of artistic, cultural, and recreational opportunities.

EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.

How to Apply

Apply at https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/136394

The search committee will begin reviewing applications on January 23, 2023.

  • A cover letter that addresses teaching philosophy, research agenda, service mission, and a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Current vitae
  • List of three references (including name, phone number, and email)
  • Three letters of recommendation (solicited prior to start date) – listed as optional documents, while the three letters are required prior to start date, letter may be uploaded with application, but it is not required.

For further information or questions about this position, please contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Ryan Rucker ([email protected]).

 

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