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Philadelphia, PA - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

The Department of Communication invites applications for a full-time (open rank) Teaching Professor in digital communication to start in January 2026 rank will depend on the finalists qualifications and experience. Expertise is required in the areas of strategic digital communication digital publishing and social media management. Those with additional teaching specialties in the fields of social media/big data analytics data visualization and/or in the use of artificial intelligence in media and communication professions are especially encouraged to apply. Teaching duties are at the undergraduate and graduate level and include Strategic Social Media Communication & Management; Digital Publishing; Media Analytics/Data Visualization; Generative AI in Communication Professions next to more general courses the department offers.

The Department of Communication has an Undergraduate program in Communication a Professional Master program in Strategic and Digital Communication and a Master and Ph.D. program in Communication Culture and Media. Drexel follows the quarter system and students learn through hands-on experiences gained in and outside of the classroom. With faculty members who are equally passionate about teaching - face-to-face and online - and about cutting-edge research the department is a leader in communication education guiding the design of new curricular approaches to enhance student learning. The curriculum offers focus and flexibility allowing students to define their path to success. The Department develops research in the areas of Public Relations Journalism Civil Society and the Political Popular Communication and Consumer Culture and Information and Communication Technology. The Department is committed to diversity equity and inclusion in all its structures and endeavors.

Candidates must be able to start working January 2026.

Essential Functions

  • Teaching 4-4-4 three-credit courses both face-to-face and remote/online in the undergraduate and graduate communication programs and as part of service courses offered within the department.
  • Take part in continued pedagogical development with an eye on excellence in teaching effectiveness including evidence of pedagogical innovation or experimentation.
  • Fostering an inclusive learning community through engagement in relevant activities promoting equity inclusion and diversity.
  • Maintain and expand the Departments relationships with the professional world of strategic and digital communication including public relations.
  • Staying up to date on research and professional practices in the areas outlined above and incorporate these into your teaching.
  • Be an active and engaged member of the Department.
  • Provide service to the Department College and University.

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum of a Masters Degree in Communication Media Studies or related field
  • Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience.
  • Experience teaching Undergraduate and Graduate students in both face-to-face and online modalities.
  • Commitment to excellence in teaching.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Doctoral degree in Communication Media Studies or related field.
  • 7 years of relevant professional experience.
  • Social media/big data analytical skills
  • Connections to key industry leaders
  • Experience teaching and working with a diverse student population.

Location

  • University City - Philadelphia PA

Additional Information

This is a Full-Time Faculty position classified as Exempt. The offered salary is based on thesuccessful candidates qualifications and experience department budget and an internal equity information about benefits please review Drexels Full-Time Faculty Benefit Fact Sheet or Part-TimeFaculty Benefit Fact Sheet.

Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume with your complete professional and academic history and cover letter when submitting your application. In addition to the resume and cover letter provide a statement summarizing your teaching philosophy and relevant professional experience and a list ofnames and email addresses of at least 3 references.

A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.

Employment Type

Full-Time

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