Lecturer (Continuing) of Digital Communication Analytics
University of North Texas

Title: Lecturer (Continuing) of Digital Communication Analytics

Employee Classification: Lecturer (Continuing)

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Lib Arts & Soc Sci

Department: UNT-Mayborn Sch of Journal-Gen-138000

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

FTE: 1.00

Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year. We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team. Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

The Mayborn School of Journalism is an ACEJMC-accredited school with Texas's only accredited journalism master's program. We are located in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, in the fifth largest media market in the country. We enroll approximately 800 undergraduate and graduate students. UNT is categorized as an R1 (Very High Research Activity) institution by the Carnegie Classifications of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.

Position Overview

The Frank W. & Sue Mayborn School of Journalism at the University of North Texas in Denton invites applications for a continuing, professional track lecturer in digital communication analytics to begin in the Fall 2025 semester.

This full-time faculty member will play an essential role in the dynamic, interdisciplinary Master of Science in Digital Communication Analytics program within the Frank W. & Sue Mayborn School of Journalism.

The anticipated instructional needs include, but are not limited to, teaching courses in social media analytics, data visualization, data wrangling, statistical analysis and new course development. An ideal candidate is committed to teaching and mentoring students from diverse backgrounds and working collaboratively with other Mayborn faculty to improve the program.

Candidates are expected to carry a course load of four (4) classes per semester and participate in departmental service activities. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Minimum Qualifications

• By the time of appointment, candidates must have a master's degree (or higher) in data science/analytics or related field, or a master's degree (or higher) in other disciplines with professional experience in digital communication analytics.
• Strong communication skills with demonstrated ability to convey technical topics to non-specialists.
• Experience in analyzing social media data and large unstructured datasets.
• Willingness to relocate to the DFW area, hold regular office hours on campus, and recruit students in various venues, including short analytics webinars and social media.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in creating and executing communication strategies applying digital communication principles.
• Professional experience and/or willingness to engage with businesses to develop internship and employment opportunities for students.
• Experience teaching at the university level in face-to-face and online courses.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Work Schedule:

varies based on assignment

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

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EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

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