University of South Dakota

Tenure Track Position in Social Media Marketing/Strategic Communication

The Media & Journalism Department at the University of South Dakota is currently seeking applicants for an Assistant Professor. This is a nine-month tenure-track position beginning August 22, 2025.

Responsibilities:

• Primary teaching responsibilities in Social Media Marketing and/or Strategic Communication in the Media & Journalism, Social Media Marketing, and Sport Marketing & Media programs.
• Excellence in teaching is expected in both face-to-face and online courses.
• Serve as a mentor to students outside the classroom.
• Maintain an active program of research and scholarship.

Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Mass Communications, Advertising, Public Relations, Communications, Marketing or related field, although candidates who are ABD will be considered.

Apply online at https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu by submitting:

1. cover letter of application, which includes your teaching philosophy and research interests
2. current Curriculum Vita
3. names and contact information for three references.

For information about this position or process, please contact Search Committee Chair Dr. Chuck Lubbers at .

For full consideration, application materials must be received by November 25, 2024. However, review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

First Consideration Date: 11/25/2024

Posting Number: F01523P

The Department of Media & Journalism is housed in the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of South Dakota and is located in the Al Neuharth Media Center, a state-of-the-art facility, featuring a media effects research laboratory as well as the offices and production studios of South Dakota Public Broadcasting. Accredited by the ACEJMC since 1997, the Department offers Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees with concentrations in Journalism, Strategic Communication, Social Media Marketing, and Sport Marketing & Media. The Department also offers a Master of Communication degree. With 125 students and 7 full-time faculty members, the department is dedicated to preparing students for the challenges of an ever-changing industry. Vermillion is located 30-50 minutes from major media markets in South Dakota and Iowa. For more information about the department visit www.usd.ed/mj.

USD is committed to fostering a dynamic and welcoming working and learning environment for all. USD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ideological political or sectarian opinions or perspectives, or race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, disability, national origin or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. USD is committed to the principles of free expression and encourages the timely and rational discussion of topics in an environment that is intellectually and ideologically diverse.