Assistant Professor of Communication

The Communication Department at Southern Utah University is seeking candidates to fill the position of Assistant Professor of Communication Studies. This is a tenure-track position.

• Candidates will teach a 4-4 load, primarily in the messaging and human interaction emphasis. A candidate who is excited and willing to teach a breadth of courses in this sequence is preferred. Candidates who have relevant work and professional experience that can be used to inform their teaching in these primary emphasis courses are preferred. Other possible courses that will be assigned include writing for communication, organizational communication, conflict management, and visual communication graphics. A willingness to accept other classes when asked by the department chair is appreciated. Opportunities to teach during summer semesters with an attractive compensation model may be available.

• The preferred candidate for this position will also be conversant with new technologies and integrating innovative and engaging strategies into the classroom for both in-person and online formats. Candidates are invited for an on-campus interview will be asked to showcase these skills in a live teaching demonstration.
  Candidates will also teach graduate courses commensurate with their experience and expertise and to serve as an advisor on various thesis/projects in the Master of Arts in Professional Communication program.

• Candidates will have a research agenda that is clearly ties to the courses in their emphasis and be ready to work toward these goals upon appointment. All research methodologies are welcome; however, some experience with quantitative methods is preferred.

• Candidates invited to campus will be asked to make a scholarly presentation consistent with their overall research agenda.

• Service to the Communication Department, university, and community, as well as participation in related academic and professional organizations, are expected.

• Candidates should be prepared to represent the Communication Department in a professional manner, including being detail-oriented and responsive to important day-to-day tasks, approaching others with a pleasant disposition, and maintaining high standards of integrity to complement our collaborative department culture.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Communication or a related field (ABD Considered with completion date prior to appointment).

• Minimal use of AI to create application materials is appreciated to better gauge overall qualifications and fit with the program.
• While not a requirement for the position, a candidate who is willing and able to develop industry connections outside of academia to benefit our students is desireable.

Position is contingent on funding

Due to recent changes in H1B visa fees, Southern Utah University is no longer able to sponsor international faculty and staff that require an H1B visa and are currently living outside of the United States.

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In accordance with Utah State Code 53A-3-410, appointment to this position is contingent upon the successful passing of a background check.