Assistant Professor of Digital Marketing

Assistant Professor of Digital Marketing

Location: Indianola, IA

Open Date: Nov 03, 2025

The Multimedia Communication and Graphic Design Department at Simpson College is seeking applications for a full-time, tenure‑track professor in Marketing Communication for the 2026‑2027 academic year. We seek a dynamic candidate committed to teaching who has expertise in digital and social media strategy, brand management, and marketing communication. Ideal candidates will demonstrate an understanding of audience engagement, content analytics, and visual storytelling across multiple platforms.

Experience in sports communication or working with athletic brands and teams is highly desirable.

• Teach six courses (or a 3-3 load), including core undergraduate courses such as Intro to Communication, Media & PR Writing, and Public Relations. Other courses would depend on expertise but could include courses in digital communication, social media management, integrated marketing communication, brand strategy, and ethical use of artificial intelligence.
• Contribute to the Simpson community and the department by advising students, teaching first‑year courses, engaging in professional development, and being involved in service to the broader campus community.
• Supervise experiential learning opportunities, including interdisciplinary student‑run projects, internships, and undergraduate research.

• Ph.D. in Communication, Media Studies, or a related field preferred; master’s degree with significant professional experience in digital marketing, brand management, or sports communication will be strongly considered.
• Demonstrated expertise with digital and social media strategy, audience analytics, and storytelling.
• Evidence of effective teaching or mentoring in higher education or in a professional setting.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, a current vitae (including names of three references), and graduate transcripts (unofficial). The cover letter should highlight professional accomplishments and relevant teaching experience. Teaching evaluations, a teaching philosophy statement, and other evidence of excellent mentoring may be submitted as well. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the job is filled. Applications received by Jan. 1, 2026 will receive priority consideration.

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