Adjunct Lecturer of Communication-Data Science for Communication & Social Networks

The M.S. in Communication Data Science program, offered jointly by the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism and the Viterbi School of Engineering, University of Southern California seeks a qualified Adjunct Lecturer to supplement instruction offered by our full-time faculty, specifically to teach COMM 557- Data Science for Communication & Social Networks during the Fall 2024 semester. This course teaches students to acquire, process, analyze and visualize data related to social networks and media activity, users and their behaviors, trends and information spreading. Topics include social link analysis, opinion mining, and smart recommender systems. The language of instruction is Python. Candidates must have significant experience in data science, communication and/or a track record of relevant teaching experience.

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: A Master’s in Communication, Data Science, Business Management or related fields.

Minimum Experience:  10 years of professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications :
Preferred Education: A Master’s or Ph.D. in Communication, Data Science, Business Management, or related fields.

Preferred Experience: Teaching experience in communication, data science, new media, technology, and related fields. Demonstrated ability to coach and help students achieve their academic and professional goals. Work experience in related positions at technology or media companies.

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.