Faculty Position - Digital Marketing & Data Analytics at Vanguard University of Southern California | Costa Mesa, CA | $61K/yr – $114K/yr

Vanguard University of Southern California

Faculty Position - Digital Marketing & Data Analytics

Costa Mesa, CA (On-site)

$61K/yr – $114K/yrIntern/New GradFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Teach undergraduate courses in public relations and digital marketing, guiding students in theory and practical skills within a Christian university setting.

Own undergraduate courses in PR, crisis communication, data analytics, and digital marketing.
Must-have: Terminal degree (or MA) with significant teaching and professional experience.
Standout: Integration of faith and learning shaping curriculum and student outcomes.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate-level courses in public relations, crisis communication, data analytics & GEO, strategic communication, customer insights/behavior, AI-assisted marketing techniques, and other digital marketing topics.
Transfer knowledge, including theory, practical skills, methods, and techniques.
Develop students' ability to engage in critical discourse and thinking, including critical evaluation of peer-reviewed articles, case studies, simulations, and other published sources.
Provide opportunities for students to practice essential job skills.
Collaborate with department faculty in curriculum implementation, program promotion/marketing, student support, and continuous program improvement.
Imagine, promote, and lead new initiatives.

Requirements

Terminal degree in a related field. Qualified individuals with an M.A. in associated areas and significant professional and teaching experience will be considered.
Current practical professional experience in public relations/marketing.
Competency in written, oral, and visual communication.
Functional knowledge/usage of industry-standard digital applications.
Proficiency or strong familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite of applications and the Canvas learning management system or equivalent LMS.
Engagement with the sociopolitical and ethical aspects of digitally mediated marketing and communication.
Understanding of current trends and required skills sets in the job field.
Demonstrated teaching ability at the undergraduate level. Experience with flexible and online delivery methods preferred.
A vibrant Christian faith and commitment to an integration of faith and learning.

Preferred

Experience with flexible and online delivery methods preferred.

Benefits

Vanguard University also offers a very competitive and generous benefits package.

Vanguard University of Southern California

Founded in 1920, Vanguard University is a private, Christian, comprehensive university of liberal arts, sciences and professional studies that encompasses more than 2,200 students from every region in the country, over 33,000 alumni worldwide, and 100 full-time faculty. Rooted in a strong academic tradition and commitment to student success, Vanguard University is recognized by the U.S. News & World Report 2025 rankings as a first-tier regional university in the West, a Best Value School and a Best College for Veterans.

Founded in 1920

Costa Mesa, California, USA

815 employees (76 in marketing)

www.vanguard.edu