University Faculty Social Media and Data Analytics
Requisition Number
F00551P
Job Description
The Department of Communication at Weber State University in Ogden, Utah, invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Social Media and Data Analytics, beginning in the Fall Semester 2027. We seek a dedicated teacher-scholar with a teaching and research focus on social media and data analytics. We seek a candidate who demonstrates a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate education and the needs of a varied student body in the context of an open-enrollment public university.
Job Duties
This tenure-track position includes a full-time undergraduate/graduate teaching load of 12 hours per semester, with expectations of original publication, student advising, and participation in departmental, university, and service committees. The successful candidate should expect to teach applied and theoretical courses (face-to-face or online) at all levels of the undergraduate and master’s curricula, including General Education. Candidates should expect to teach undergraduate courses in social media communication, digital content production, digital media strategy, social analytics, data visualization, and/or big data and its application in professional contexts as needed by the department. Other teaching opportunities are available depending on willingness and experience.
Required Qualifications
Required:A Ph.D. in Communication, Mass Communication, Strategic Communication, Data Analytics, Data Science, or a terminal degree in a related field is required for appointment as Assistant Professor.ABD candidates will be considered for instructor appointment until the degree is completed.Candidates with a master’s degree and experience will be considered for an instructor appointment.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred:Teaching experiences at the college levelProfessional experience in digital marketing communications, digital media content creation, and/or social media management
A successful candidate will be willing to
Background Check?
Yes
Benefits Summary
WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays.
Full/Part Time
Full Time
Posting Detail Information
Open Date
09/25/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Notes to Applicant
If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you. The Communication Department Program at Weber State University is committed to building a creative and dynamic educational space that celebrates individual differences while cultivating a culture of acceptance and respect. We are dedicated to furthering community and student engagement within our program and the university as a whole. We are excited to welcome new people, ideas, and experiences into our spaces.Appointment is contingent on final budget approval. The annual salary for this position starts at $61,000, with the possibility of a higher starting salary based on experience. The position comes with a generous benefits package.Applicants must complete the online application and attach the following:Cover letter of application that addresses the required and preferred qualificationsStatement of teaching philosophyCurriculum VitaeContact information for three referencesEvidence of teaching effectiveness, such as student evaluations, supervisor reviews, and/or peer reviews and awards demonstrating evidence of or potential for teaching effectiveness (Upload under “Other Documents”)Materials demonstrating experience in social media communication, content creation, or social data analytics (Upload under “Portfolio”)Unofficial transcripts from the last graduate degree attainedScreening of applications will begin December 1, 2026. Position will remain open until filled.Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.Weber State University, an AA/EO employer, is located 35 miles north of Salt Lake City at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains. The area is rich in both cultural and outdoor recreational opportunities. These include Utah Symphony, Utah Opera, Ballet West, international Film Festivals, a network of hiking trails adjacent to campus, and skiing at the site of the 2034 Olympic downhill races, just 18 miles from campus.If you have questions, contact the search chair, Dr. Li Chen, at lichen1@weber.edu.
