Position Information

Proposed Faculty Rank Open Rank Tenure-Track Position

Department 00085 - Communication

City Incheon, South Korea

Track Tenure Track

New Position to Begin 7/1/2024

Details

The Department of Communication at the University of Utah invites applications for an Open Rank Tenure-Track Position: Director of the Master’s Program, University of Utah Asia Campus ( UAC ), effective July 1, 2024. This position requires full-time relocation to Incheon, South Korea. A PhD in Communication, or a terminal degree in an allied field, or equivalent professional and/or industry experience and status are required. Salary is dependent on qualifications, but minimum starting salary is expected to be $100,000 USD + administrative stipend, plus expenses. Tenure will be held on the Salt Lake City campus. Housing is provided for Korean non-nationals. Health and Retirement benefits will be provided.

We seek an administrator to direct the Master’s Program at UAC and teach graduate and undergraduate courses. Administrative experience, graduate advising experience, and graduate teaching are highly preferred.

Applicants should have a broad understanding of the communication field and be able to articulate their research, teaching, and service interests as aligned with our current tenure-track faculty at the Salt Lake City campus. Professional and/or industry experience in strategic communication, advertising, public relations, marketing, journalism, media effects, and/or media studies is a plus.

Superior candidates will show: (1) evidence of a research program using, for example, historical, legal, rhetorical, critical, qualitative, and/or quantitative methodological approaches, including articles in peer-reviewed journals, books, conventions, or research-based creative works; (2) a record of, or potential for, teaching excellence that would contribute to the University’s teaching responsibilities, including = graduate and undergraduate courses; (3) evidence of, or interest in, obtaining and managing grants; (4) experience in, or ability to connect with, professional communication communities; and (5) administrative excellence.

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

EEO/Non-Discrimination Information

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon 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 based upon race/ethnicity, gender, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. 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. To inquire about the University’s nondiscrimination or affirmative action policies or to request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact: Director, Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, 201 S. Presidents Circle, Rm 135, (801) 581-8365.

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

Notice

Special Instructions for Candidates

In order to apply, please go to ouremployment websiteand submit:

• A cover letter describing your interest in the position and your experience and qualifications for the position.

• An academic CV

• A published writing sample

• A Research Statement

• A Teaching Statement

• Names and contact information (phone number and e-mail addresses) for three references (We will contact them once the semifinalists have been chosen for the position).

For full consideration, please send applications by April 21, 2024. Applications will be taken until position is filled.

Open Date 03/29/2024

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Requisition Number PRN01196CF

Type Faculty