Assistant Professor of Communication Print Assistant Professor of Communication Salary $58,000.00 Annually Location Main Campus - 225 S University Ave, St. George 84770, UT Job Type Full-Time Faculty Job Number 27FAC828-1 Division College of Humanities & Social Sciences Department Communication Opening Date 09/30/2026 Closing Date Continuous Description Benefits Questions Position Announcement The Communication
Department at Utah Tech University (UT) in St. George, Utah, seeks a nine-month full-time (tenure-track) Assistant Professor in the area of Communication Technology with an emphasis that connects the department’s strengths in health communication, organizational communication, interpersonal communication, and digital media. We seek a colleague whose research and teaching engage at the intersection of communication
and emerging technology including artificial intelligence, immersive technology, social media, and other forms of mediated communication. More information about the department and its programs can be found online at https://communication.utahtech.edu/. Responsibilities Teach 24 credits per academic year (with potential for overload) in the Communication Department in areas of specialty.Provide regular institutional
service as outlined in Regent and University policy.Adhere to department, college, and university policies and perform campus-wide faculty responsibilities, including:Holding office hours.Advising communication students.Attending department, division, and university meetings and events.Serving on university, college, and department committees.Engaging in community, university, departmental, and discipline service
activities.Teach one or more courses per semester in online or blended formats.Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Chair and/or Dean. Qualifications A terminal degree in Communication or closely related discipline (A.B.D. considered).An active research trajectory or agenda that would enhance departmental or university recognition via representation in journals or at conferences.Experience teaching, and
working with, students with diverse educational backgrounds.Previous online teaching experience and/or using online learning platforms such as Canvas, Moodle, or Blackboard.Demonstrated ability to integrate active learning and technology in the classroom.Grant writing and past work on grant funded projects a plus. Supplemental Information POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Full-time (9-month) tenure-track
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