Position Title: Faculty: Department of Digital and Strategic Marketing (One year non renewable 2025-2026 academic year)
Position Tracking Number: F509
School/College: School of Business and Management
Department: Department of Digital and Strategic Communication
Location: Azusa CA
About APU:
Azusa Pacific University is a comprehensive Christian university located 26 miles northeast of Los Angeles California. As a leading Christian university in California Azusa Pacific University grounds rigorous academics on a solid spiritual foundation. With an intentional focus on scholarship faith integration diversity and internationalization APU provides high-quality academic programs within a tight-knit community of disciples and scholars. APU is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as an R2 Doctoral University recognizing APUs high level of research activity. A leader in the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities APU is committed to excellence in higher education. Offering more than 100 bachelors masters and doctoral programs on campus online and at seven regional locations across Southern California APU continues to be recognized annually as one of Americas Best Colleges by U.S. News & World Report.
About the School of Business and Management:
The School of Business and Management (SBM) at Azusa Pacific University is dynamic enterprising and committed to providing students with an innovative education in business and entrepreneurship digital marketing organizational leadership and communication and accounting and finance. Positioned as an architect in experiential learning our vision is to be recognized for cultivating individuals with solid business acumen and a forward-thinking mindset. The SBM equips the next generation of industry leaders to transform business by instilling principled thinking and developing creative confidence grounded in Christian values.
Innovation is being woven into the core of our educational philosophy and we are actively shaping the future of business education. As we look ahead we are excited about the possibilities that lie in preparing our students to be executives entrepreneurs leaders and change-makers poised to make a significant impact in the evolving landscape of the workplace.
Description:
The School of Business and Management seeks a dynamic and innovative temporary faculty member to teach undergraduate and/or graduate-level courses in Digital Marketing for the 2025-2026 academic year. The position will run from August 16 2025 - August 15 2026. The successful candidate will possess a strong understanding of contemporary digital marketing strategies and tactics coupled with significant professional experience in the industry and can clearly articulate the role that Faith plays in industry. A high level of student engagement is paramount requiring the ability to create an interactive and stimulating learning environment.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and deliver engaging and current course content in various areas of digital marketing including but not limited to:
- Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Search Engine Marketing (SEM).
- Social Media Marketing and Management.
- Content Marketing and Strategy.
- Segmentation and Targeting.
- Web and Mobile Marketing.
- Digital Analytics and Measurement.
- Customer and User Experience.
- Global Marketing.
- Paid Digital Advertising (e.g. Google Ads Social Media Ads).
- Emerging Digital Marketing Trends (e.g. AI in Marketing Influencer Marketing).
- Foster a high level of student engagement in the classroom through the use of diverse pedagogical approaches including case studies corporate projects discussions guest speakers and technology integration.
- Work with the Department Chair to grow the Department of Digital and Strategic Marketing among incoming freshman and transfer students.
- Support the Department Chair in the execution of student experiences specifically designed to enhance the portfolio of a Digital Marketing student.
- Assess student learning through effective and timely grading of assignments exams and projects.
- Connect and engage with students outside of the classroom by maintaining regular office hours in order to provide individual support and guidance to students (professionally personally and spiritually).
- Contribute to the department and university through participation in meetings and other activities as appropriate.
- Stay current with the latest trends technologies and best practices in the field of digital marketing.
- Provide active and appropriate engagement on LinkedIn designed to promote the Department of Digital and Strategic Marketing and connect students with jobs and internships.
Level:
- Assistant or Associate Professor.
Qualifications:
- Possession of an MBA Masters degree in Marketing Integrated Marketing Communications Digital Marketing or a closely related field.
- Terminal degree (Ph.D. DBA etc.) is preferred.
- Substantial and demonstrable professional experience in the digital marketing industry with a proven track record of successful campaign development and execution.
- Strong understanding of digital marketing principles strategies and current best practices.
- Excellent communication presentation and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively engage and motivate students from diverse backgrounds.
- Experience with learning management systems and other relevant educational technologies.
- Evidence of innovative teaching methods and the ability to create a dynamic learning environment.
Experience:
- Evidence of teaching excellence is desired.
- Demonstration of using practical real-world assignments to the classroom is desired.
- Prior experience in integration of faith with the discipline is preferred.
Workload:
- This is a part-time 9 month faculty position. Teaching load of 12 units per academic year is required. The faculty will be working under the general direction of the Chair of the Department of Digital and Strategic Marketing within the School of Business and Management.
Hire Date: August 16 2025.
Mental Demands:
- Ability to integrate Christian values in all aspects.
- Ability to engage in critical thinking and exercise independent judgment
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage confidential information.
- Ability to collaborate with other faculty and staff and maintain collegial relations.
- Self-starter ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form.
Compensation:
- $34320 to $62730 is the annual salary for this role and reflects what Azusa Pacific University reasonably expects to pay for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on the qualifications experience and internal addition to compensation APU offers a competitive benefits package.
- Compensation will be based on experience rank and qualifications.
Additional Information:
Azusa Pacific University is a Christ-centered multicultural community that values and seeks faculty and staff who are committed to diversity work effectively with diverse populations and engage others in ways that honor our rich cultural mosaic and biblical foundation.
Azusa Pacific University conducts background checks on all final candidates.