Assistant Professor of Communication Studies - Health and Organizational Communication emphasis

Position Announcement

The Communication Studies Department at Utah Tech University in St. George, Utah, invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position, emphasizing in an intersection of Health Communication and Organizational Communication. This position will start Fall Semester or August 2022. The department offers multiple degrees, minors, and certificate programs; more information about the department and its associated programs and faculty can be found online at https://communication.dixie.edu/ . The position will bolster the popular and growing areas of Health Communication and Organizational Communication.

Responsibilities

• Teach 24 credit hours of lower and/or upper division courses per academic year (i.e., a 4/4 teaching load), plus provide institutional service as defined by University Policy and the College of Humanities & Social Sciences.
• Teach both lower and upper-division Health Communication and Organizational Communication related courses and a rotation through first year courses for Communication Studies majors and non-majors. Responsibilities also include the opportunity to develop innovative, upper-level courses that supplement and diversify the department's offerings.
• Work with Department Chair, Dean, and other faculty in the Communication Studies department on curriculum and program development.
• Perform defined campus-wide duties, including holding office hours, attendance at department and division meetings, service on committees, outreach programs, and other responsibilities as defined by university policy.
• Remain engaged in scholarship, especially scholarship that informs your teaching. Utah Tech 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Communication Studies or closely related discipline from an accredited college or university required. ABD will be considered for this position, pending dissertation completion by July of 2022.
• Background in Health Communication and Organizational Communication is required.
• Successful teaching experience at the college or university level required (finalists will be asked to give a teaching demonstration as part of the interview process).
• Ability to develop innovative curriculum and appropriate course content for face-to-face instruction, flipped, hybrid, and online instruction; willingness to teach evening and summer courses, when needed. Summer teaching with additional compensation is available.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with other faculty, staff, and students and contribute to a collegial environment.
• Ability to communicate clearly with students, staff, and colleagues orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to continually learn new skills, tools, and practices that are adopted by the professional and academic communities.

Supplemental Information

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Full-time (9-month) faculty position. Faculty service begins August 2022, with pay & benefits starting July 1, 2022. Annual salary of $54,000; additional compensation available for summer/overload teaching. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, employee assistance and wellness programs, life, disability, retirement, undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents, etc. See https://humanresources.dixie.edu/employee-benefits/ under 'Benefits Summary' for more details.

ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Application review begins February 25, 2022 ;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 (approximately one page, single-spaced, about their teaching or other experience, successes, and challenges in working with a diverse student population). Please upload all of 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 in order to apply for this opening, please call the Human Resources Office (435) 652-7520.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Utah Tech University is an open, inclusive, 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 with its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities. The nearest metropolitan area is Las Vegas, NV (120 miles), with amenities such as an international airport and professional sporting teams. Click here to learn more about the University.

Utah Tech is a fast-growing Utah public institution of higher education, with more than 12,000 students. We offer over 230 programs, including masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. We seek to recruit and retain diverse and ambitious faculty and staff who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, inclusive, comprehensive, polytechnic university. Utah Tech is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer; the President and employees of Utah Tech are fully committed to Affirmative Action and within its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment. 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, 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 DSU’s non-discrimination policies:

• Director of Equity Compliance / Title IX Coordinator: Hazel Sainsbury - titleix@dixie.edu , HCC 579, 435-652-7747.
• Deputy Title IX Coordinator: Abby DeFeo - titleix@dixie.edu , 435-652-7731.

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://titleix.dixie.edu/ or contact:

• U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, ocr@ed.gov , 800-421-3481.
• U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, ocr.denver@ed.gov , 303-844-5695.

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 form upon hire.