Assistant Professor of Communication

Southern Utah University•Cedar City, UT

About The Position

The Communication Department at Southern Utah University is hiring a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Communication Studies. The successful candidate will primarily teach in the messaging and human interaction emphasis, with a 4-4 teaching load. They will also teach graduate courses aligned with their experience and expertise and advise theses and projects in the Master of Arts in Professional Communication program. The candidate will maintain a research agenda connected to courses in their emphasis and contribute service to the Communication Department, university, and community, as well as participate in relevant academic and professional organizations. Candidates invited to campus will give a live teaching demonstration and a scholarly presentation. The position is contingent on funding. Appointment is contingent on successfully passing a background check.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Communication or a related field; ABD candidates are considered if they will complete the degree before appointment.
Ability to develop a research agenda tied to courses in the candidate’s emphasis.
Professional conduct, attention to detail, responsiveness, integrity, and a collaborative disposition.

Nice To Haves

Relevant work or professional experience that can inform teaching in the messaging and human interaction emphasis.
Willingness to teach a breadth of courses in the messaging and human interaction sequence.
Familiarity with new technologies and ability to integrate innovative, engaging strategies in in-person and online classrooms.
Experience with quantitative research methods.
Willingness and ability to develop industry connections outside academia to benefit students.
Minimal use of AI in preparing application materials is appreciated.
Willingness to accept other courses when asked by the department chair.

Responsibilities

Teach a 4-4 course load, primarily in the messaging and human interaction emphasis.
Teach other courses as assigned, potentially including writing for communication, organizational communication, conflict management, and visual communication graphics.
Teach graduate courses commensurate with experience and expertise.
Advise theses and projects in the Master of Arts in Professional Communication program.
Develop and pursue a research agenda connected to courses in the candidate’s emphasis.
Provide service to the Communication Department, university, and community, and participate in related academic and professional organizations.
Represent the department professionally and contribute to its collaborative culture.
If invited to campus, deliver a live teaching demonstration and a scholarly presentation.