Assistant Professor of Media Studies Print Assistant Professor of Media Studies Salary $58,000.00 Annually Location Main Campus - 225 S University Ave, St. George 84770, UT Job Type Full-Time Faculty Job Number 27FAC841-1 Division College of Humanities & Social Sciences Department Communication Opening Date 10/05/2026 Closing Date Continuous Description Benefits Questions Position Announcement The Department of
Communication at Utah Tech University (UT) in St. George, Utah, is seeking an enthusiastic and well-qualified individual for the position of Assistant Professor of Digital Media, with an emphasis in public relations and digital storytelling. The position requires a 4/4 teaching load, with instruction in the areas of public relations, social media, contemporary multimedia storytelling, cross-platform content creation
and other courses as needed. The successful candidate will contribute to the Digital Media program while bringing depth in cross-platform strategic digital communication and content creation. The selected candidate will join a healthy and growing Communication Department. UT’s polytechnic mission emphasizes a human-centered approach to problem-solving. As such, UT is particularly welcoming to active learning
modalities in our coursework. Similarly, we encourage and value faculty scholarship that involves student researchers, as well as scholarship that informs the faculty member’s teaching. More information about the department and its programs can be found online at https://communication.utahtech.edu/. Responsibilities Teach up to 24 credits annually with an emphasis on public relations and digital media storytelling
plus the equivalent of 3 credit hours or more of institutional service as defined by the department and school. Course topics include public relations, strategic communication, cross-platform storytelling, digital content creation, and using media strategically to inform, persuade, and build relationships.Assist in the continuing growth of communication programs, with the ability and willingness to adapt courses to
effectively utilize existing and developing instructional technology.Willing to become certified in online instruction and teach one or more courses online. Special preference will be given to candidates with experience in online teaching.Perform defined campus-wide faculty duties, including holding office hours, attendance at department and division meetings, and service on committees, with adherence to department,
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