Adjunct Lecturer/Co-Instructor of Communication – Methodological Fundamentals of Big Data in Communication

The Master of Communication Management (MCG) program at the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, University of Southern California seeks a qualified Adjunct Lecturer/Co-Instructor to complement the expertise of our full-time faculty during the Fall 2024 semester. This position involves co-teaching CMGT 564: Methodological Fundamentals of Big Data in Communication (focusing on analytics in social media platforms and games). Co-teaching will be with a current MCG faculty.

Candidates must have at least a Master’s (preferably a Doctoral degree) in Communication, Media, Business, Management, Organization, Psychology, Statistics or related fields, plus substantial industry experience. Work experience in research, analytics and data science functions in social media, games, entertainment, content and/or consumer facing sectors such as Meta, Google, Apple, Amazon, Tencent, Roblox is highly desired; experience must involve audience research, analytics, visualization, as well as how insights generation may be programmed and automated and transformed into enterprise value. Teaching experience in research, statistics, analytics, and other fields of applied communication is highly desired.

Applicants

Interested candidates must apply via the USC Careers Services website. Submission materials should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three recommendations. The cover letter should be addressed to School of Communication Faculty Search Committee, attention Billie Shotlow, Annenberg School of Communication, University of Southern California, 3502 Watt Way, Suite 305, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0281. Applicants may direct questions to Billie Shotlow at [email protected] or (213) 821-2718. Materials submitted by regular mail will not be accepted.

Minimum Qualifications :

Minimum Education: Master’s degree in Communication, Media, Business, Management, Organization, Psychology, Statistics, or related fields.

Minimum Experience: 10 years of professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications :

Preferred Education: Doctoral degree (PhD or EdD) in Communication, Media, Business, Management, Organization, Psychology, Statistics, or related fields.

Preferred Experience. Teaching experience in research, statistics, analytics, and other fields of applied communication. Demonstrated ability to coach and help students achieve their academic and professional goals. Work experience in research and data science functions in social media, games, entertainment, content and/or consumer facing sectors such as Meta, Google, Apple, Amazon, Tencent, Roblox is highly desired; experience must involve audience research, analytics, visualization, as well as how insights generation may be programmed and automated and transformed into enterprise value.

The hourly range for this position is $$36.37 - $45.46. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

USC reserves the “Adjunct” appointment for faculty teaching less than full-time at USC, who are employed full-time in a primary profession or career elsewhere. Adjunct faculty typically teach only one course per year, but in exceptional cases, may teach one course per semester, if approved by the dean.

USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring ordinance.