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Open Rank, Tenure-Track Position, Master's Program in Communication (UAC)

Position Number: 6988294
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Communications - Media & Communication Studies

Open Rank, Tenure-Track Position, Master's Program in Communication (UAC)

Details

The Department of Communication at the University of Utah invites applications for an open-rank tenure-track position in Communication at the University of Utah Asia Campus (UAC), effective July 1, 2026. Appointments will be made at the advanced Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor level. This position is a full-time, in-residence, in-person position in Incheon, South Korea and will have a 2/2 teaching load on the semester system. A PhD in Communication, a terminal degree in an allied field, or equivalent professional and/or industry experience and status is required. ABD candidates will not be considered.
Applicants should have a broad understanding of the field of communication. Extensive professional and/or industry experience in strategic communication, advertising, public relations, marketing, journalism, media effects, and/or media studies is highly desirable.
Salary is dependent on qualifications but will be competitive. Tenure will be held on the Salt Lake City campus. Housing in Korea will be provided for Korean non-nationals. Competitive health and retirement benefits will be provided. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate must be eligible for a work visa in South Korea.
Teaching responsibilities will primarily involve master's-level courses in strategic communication, advertising, public relations, marketing, journalism, media effects, and/or media studies.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

A strong research record with a significant peer-reviewed publication record

Experience advising and mentoring graduate students, teaching graduate courses, and serving on graduate committees

Evidence of teaching excellence

Successful departmental and university service

Evidence of, or interest in, obtaining and managing grants

Experience in, or the ability to connect with, professional communication communities

To apply, please visit the University of Utah employment website and submit the following materials:

A cover letter describing the candidate's interest in the position and their research, teaching, and service qualifications

An academic CV

A published writing sample

Names and contact information (phone number and email addresses) for three references (references will be contacted once semifinalists have been identified)

Review of applications will begin on March 27th, 2026.

For any questions about the position, please contact Kent A. Ono at kent.ono@utah.edu.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, including those based on race/ethnicity and gender, qualified persons with disabilities, and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants upon request and in accordance with University policy and Utah state law. Reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided upon request to individuals with disabilities. To inquire about the University's nondiscrimination or affirmative action policies, or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Director, Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, 201 S. Presidents Circle, Room 135, (801) 581-8365.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in educational settings with students from diverse backgrounds and who demonstrate a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

Department: 00085 - Communication
City: Incheon, South Korea
Track: Tenure Track
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Requisition Number: PRN01481CF

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/199271

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

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