Utah Tech University
Assistant Professor of Communication - Communication Generalist
Utah Tech University, Saint George, Utah, United States
Salary:
$58,000.00 Annually Location :
St. George 84770, UT Job Type:
Full-Time Faculty Job Number:
26FAC888-1 Division:
College of Humanities & Social Sciences Department:
Communication Opening Date:
09/11/2025 Closing Date:
Continuous
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 tenure-track position of Assistant Professor of Communication. This position requires a 4/4 teaching load and will start July 1, 2026. The successful candidate will be comfortable teaching a variety of courses in the communication studies program. 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
Responsibilities
Teach 24 credits per academic year in Communication Studies. Course assignments may include communication theory, research methods, negotiations and bargaining, professional communication, ethics, rhetorical communication, and introductory communication courses within the department curriculum. 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, college, and university policies and procedures. Engage in scholarship and/or creative activity appropriate to a teaching university. UT values both scholarship of discovery and scholarship of pedagogy within the context of our teaching mission. Assist in mentoring, supervising, and assisting part-time instructors (adjunct faculty). Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications
Ph.D. in communication or related discipline from an accredited college or university required. ABD will be considered if completion of degree will occur by July 1, 2026. Experience teaching and/or designing courses related to media theory, research methods and, preferably, rhetorical communication. Evidence of successful, student-centered teaching and with proficiency in instructional technology (finalists will complete a teaching demonstration to showcase competence). Ability to develop innovative curriculum and appropriate course content for face-to-face and online instruction. Eagerness and ability to engage with colleagues, staff and administrators to develop ways to improve the educational experience of Utah Tech students, both within communication and interdisciplinarily. Commitment to academic excellence, including utilizing computer-related technologies to enhance education methodology, and proficiency in curriculum design, program development, program evaluation, instruction, student guidance, and academic mentoring. Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills. While teaching is the priority at UT, all tenure-track faculty at UT are expected to maintain a scholarly or creative agenda. We recognize and encourage diverse scholarly and creative pursuits. Faculty are free to pursue research, applied projects, or creative scholarship in the areas that inspire them, without being bound to a single methodological or topical focus. Supplemental Information
POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Full-time (9-month) tenure-track faculty position. Faculty service begins August 2026, with pay and benefits starting July 1, 2026. Annual salary of $58,000, with additional compensation available for optional summer/overload teaching. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, employee assistance and wellness programs, retirement plan contributions, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents. See under "Benefits Summary" for more details.
ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Application review begins
October 13, 2025 ; position open until filled. Candidates must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for three professional references (including email addresses), transcripts, and a Student Success Statement (1-2 pages about the candidate's teaching or other professional experience working with a wide range of student academic preparedness). Please upload all the requested documents when you submit your application. Employment is contingent upon successful completion and certification of required degrees and upon successfully passing a background check. If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities to apply for this opening, please call the Human Resources Office (435) 652-7520.
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY:
Utah Tech University is an open, comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to exceptional student learning and success that has adopted an instructional approach of "active learning. active life" and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied, and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, our University is located in picturesque southwestern Utah, approximately 120 miles north of Las Vegas. The area is renowned for its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities.
Utah Tech University is a fast-growing Utah public institution of higher education, with more than 13,000 students. We offer over 250 programs, including doctoral, masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied, and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered, who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the University's mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, comprehensive, polytechnic university. Utah Tech University is an Equal Opportunity employer; the President and employees of the University are fully committed to equal opportunity within its employment programs and activities. Utah Tech does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state or local law.
The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or the University's non-discrimination policies:
Director of Equal Opportunity Compliance / Title IX Coordinator: Hazel Sainsbury - , HCC 579, 435-652-7747. Deputy Title IX Coordinator: Brenda Medrano - , BROWN 102, 435-879-4769. For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit or contact: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, , 800-421-3481. U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, , 303-844-5695.
The University provides key institutional information regarding Academics, Campus Safety, Student Services, Employment Laws, and other requirements per the Higher Education Act and other consumer information requirements to prospective students, students, UT employees, and prospective employees online at and
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification. Click here to visit
https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/
to learn more about the wonderful benefits available to you as a Utah Tech employee!
Highlights from Utah Tech's benefits package include:
14.2% retirement contribution, paid 100% by the employer (no match required), vested on day 1 of full-time employment; Regular undergraduate tuition waiver (paid at 100%) for employee, spouse, and unmarried dependent children to take courses at Utah Tech; Full medical, dental, and vision plans, with low employee-paid premiums, that begins on day 1 of full-time employment; Flexible Spending Accounts or Health Savings Accounts available; Employer-paid basic life insurance & disability insurance coverage from day 1 of full-time employment; Generous staff leave accruals, plus 12 paid holidays per calendar year.
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The following attachments are required to apply for this position. The size limit on a single attachment is 5 MB. You may attach up to 10 attachments. If you do not submit all of the required documents, your application may not receive full consideration. You will not be able to edit or add to your application once it has been submitted.*Cover Letter *Curriculum Vitae*Contact information for 3 professional references (including email addresses)*Transcripts (unofficial for application purposes)*Student Success StatementHave you uploaded these documents?
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$58,000.00 Annually Location :
St. George 84770, UT Job Type:
Full-Time Faculty Job Number:
26FAC888-1 Division:
College of Humanities & Social Sciences Department:
Communication Opening Date:
09/11/2025 Closing Date:
Continuous
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 tenure-track position of Assistant Professor of Communication. This position requires a 4/4 teaching load and will start July 1, 2026. The successful candidate will be comfortable teaching a variety of courses in the communication studies program. 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
Responsibilities
Teach 24 credits per academic year in Communication Studies. Course assignments may include communication theory, research methods, negotiations and bargaining, professional communication, ethics, rhetorical communication, and introductory communication courses within the department curriculum. 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, college, and university policies and procedures. Engage in scholarship and/or creative activity appropriate to a teaching university. UT values both scholarship of discovery and scholarship of pedagogy within the context of our teaching mission. Assist in mentoring, supervising, and assisting part-time instructors (adjunct faculty). Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications
Ph.D. in communication or related discipline from an accredited college or university required. ABD will be considered if completion of degree will occur by July 1, 2026. Experience teaching and/or designing courses related to media theory, research methods and, preferably, rhetorical communication. Evidence of successful, student-centered teaching and with proficiency in instructional technology (finalists will complete a teaching demonstration to showcase competence). Ability to develop innovative curriculum and appropriate course content for face-to-face and online instruction. Eagerness and ability to engage with colleagues, staff and administrators to develop ways to improve the educational experience of Utah Tech students, both within communication and interdisciplinarily. Commitment to academic excellence, including utilizing computer-related technologies to enhance education methodology, and proficiency in curriculum design, program development, program evaluation, instruction, student guidance, and academic mentoring. Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills. While teaching is the priority at UT, all tenure-track faculty at UT are expected to maintain a scholarly or creative agenda. We recognize and encourage diverse scholarly and creative pursuits. Faculty are free to pursue research, applied projects, or creative scholarship in the areas that inspire them, without being bound to a single methodological or topical focus. Supplemental Information
POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Full-time (9-month) tenure-track faculty position. Faculty service begins August 2026, with pay and benefits starting July 1, 2026. Annual salary of $58,000, with additional compensation available for optional summer/overload teaching. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, employee assistance and wellness programs, retirement plan contributions, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents. See under "Benefits Summary" for more details.
ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Application review begins
October 13, 2025 ; position open until filled. Candidates must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for three professional references (including email addresses), transcripts, and a Student Success Statement (1-2 pages about the candidate's teaching or other professional experience working with a wide range of student academic preparedness). Please upload all the requested documents when you submit your application. Employment is contingent upon successful completion and certification of required degrees and upon successfully passing a background check. If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities to apply for this opening, please call the Human Resources Office (435) 652-7520.
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY:
Utah Tech University is an open, comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to exceptional student learning and success that has adopted an instructional approach of "active learning. active life" and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied, and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, our University is located in picturesque southwestern Utah, approximately 120 miles north of Las Vegas. The area is renowned for its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities.
Utah Tech University is a fast-growing Utah public institution of higher education, with more than 13,000 students. We offer over 250 programs, including doctoral, masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied, and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered, who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the University's mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, comprehensive, polytechnic university. Utah Tech University is an Equal Opportunity employer; the President and employees of the University are fully committed to equal opportunity within its employment programs and activities. Utah Tech does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state or local law.
The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or the University's non-discrimination policies:
Director of Equal Opportunity Compliance / Title IX Coordinator: Hazel Sainsbury - , HCC 579, 435-652-7747. Deputy Title IX Coordinator: Brenda Medrano - , BROWN 102, 435-879-4769. For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit or contact: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, , 800-421-3481. U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, , 303-844-5695.
The University provides key institutional information regarding Academics, Campus Safety, Student Services, Employment Laws, and other requirements per the Higher Education Act and other consumer information requirements to prospective students, students, UT employees, and prospective employees online at and
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification. Click here to visit
https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/
to learn more about the wonderful benefits available to you as a Utah Tech employee!
Highlights from Utah Tech's benefits package include:
14.2% retirement contribution, paid 100% by the employer (no match required), vested on day 1 of full-time employment; Regular undergraduate tuition waiver (paid at 100%) for employee, spouse, and unmarried dependent children to take courses at Utah Tech; Full medical, dental, and vision plans, with low employee-paid premiums, that begins on day 1 of full-time employment; Flexible Spending Accounts or Health Savings Accounts available; Employer-paid basic life insurance & disability insurance coverage from day 1 of full-time employment; Generous staff leave accruals, plus 12 paid holidays per calendar year.
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The following attachments are required to apply for this position. The size limit on a single attachment is 5 MB. You may attach up to 10 attachments. If you do not submit all of the required documents, your application may not receive full consideration. You will not be able to edit or add to your application once it has been submitted.*Cover Letter *Curriculum Vitae*Contact information for 3 professional references (including email addresses)*Transcripts (unofficial for application purposes)*Student Success StatementHave you uploaded these documents?
Yes No
Required Question