Part-Time Adjunct Instructor - Data and Communication Capstone

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Logo Posting Number TMP00913PO26 Job Code Title Adjunct Instructor Advertised Title Part-Time Adjunct Instructor - Data and Communication Capstone Campus Columbia College/Division College of Information and Communications Department CIC College of Information and Communications Salary Based on credit hours Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Part Time Hours per Week 10 Work Schedule

Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Job Search Category Temporary Faculty

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Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

Part-Time Adjunct Instructor - Data and Communication Capstone (ICOM 788)

The University of South Carolina's College of Information and Communications invites applications for a part-time instructor to teach a capstone course in our Master of Data and Communication (MDC) program. This is an exciting opportunity to bring real-world expertise in data analytics and marketing technology into a graduate learning environment.

About the Course

This eight-week capstone experience challenges students to integrate and apply the data analysis and communication skills developed throughout the MDC program. Working through an extended industry case, students engage with contemporary tools and methods including big data market research, customer segmentation, AI-powered sentiment analysis, personalization strategies, and automated customer engagement. The course is practical, applied, and fast-paced-designed to prepare graduates for immediate professional impact.

Responsibilities

• Prepare course prior to delivery.
• Deliver eight weeks of online instruction in an online, asynchronous format.
• Guide students through applied assignments in market research, segmentation, sentiment analysis, marketing performance modeling, and AI-driven customer engagement
• Provide timely, substantive feedback on student assignments
• Collaborate with college program leadership on course coordination as needed.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field (data science, marketing analytics, business, information science, communications, or related discipline)
• Demonstrated professional experience applying data analysis to marketing, customer engagement, or business intelligence contexts
• Familiarity with tools such as Google Trends, generative AI platforms (e.g., ChatGPT), and large language model applications
• Strong communication skills and ability to translate technical content for graduate-level learners

Job Duties

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies Desired Start Date 08/16/2026 Proposed End Date 12/31/2026 Job Open Date 05/21/2026 Job Close Date 08/01/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant

• Official transcripts are required prior to start date.
• While two letters of recommendation are listed as optional, these are require by the start date and should be emailed to Rachel Rolli at rachelrolli@sc.edu. Letters should be on letterhead and signed.

This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

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Position Attributes

Position Attributes

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Safety/Security Sensitive or Requires a CDL No Hazardous weather category Non-Essential

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Resume
• List of References and Contact Information

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Letter of Recommendation 2
• Letter of Recommendation 3
• Other Supporting Documents