Faculty - Assistant Professor Generalist in Communication

Faculty – Assistant Professor Generalist in Communication

Apply for the Faculty – Assistant Professor Generalist in Communication role at Utah Valley University.

Salary: Depends on qualifications

Job Type: Full-Time Faculty

Job Number: FY2605241

Closing: 1/12/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

Location: 800 W University Parkway, Orem

Division: VP Academic Affairs

The Department of Communication at Utah Valley University is hiring a tenure-track line for a teacher‑scholar for a communication generalist. We are housed within the College of Humanities and Social Sciences committed to offering students a diverse range of engagement opportunities. The UVU Communication faculty has strong ties with other universities and with the professional community in Utah. The department strongly supports undergraduate research and service learning.

UVU offers excellent insurance and retirement benefits to faculty members.

A successful candidate will be able to teach undergraduate courses and seminars in a variety of courses across the two majors in the department – applied communication and public relations. We welcome applications from scholars of all methodological orientations and research approaches. Courses may include communication theory, research methods, organizational communication, public relations, social media strategy, and media studies, among others.

Candidates for this position will develop curriculum, independent study activities, and off‑campus learning such as practicums and internships, as well as engage in community service projects relevant to their academic specialty.

This position is a 4/4 teaching workload with expectations to contribute to service and extend knowledge to the field of communication. More specifically, responsibilities will include planning, preparing, and following approved course of study with measurable objectives; serving on college/university committees; and engaging in scholarly activities, and/or creative endeavours which contribute to the academic mission of the college and university. We seek to engage students with real‑life contexts in local and global communities, and to prepare students for success in their academic, professional, and personal goals.

We welcome candidates who share these commitments.

UVU offers an excellent benefits package which includes a generous leave policy, 12 paid holidays, affordable medical and dental insurance options, life and AD&D insurance, tuition waiver (undergraduate resident) for employee and dependents and substantial employer contribution to a retirement plan.

For any additional questions/concerns, please contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Meghana Rawat, Meghana.

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Graduation from an accredited institution with terminal, earned degree appropriate to discipline. ABD accepted if Ph.D. in hand by date of employment. Knowledge and skill in current instructional theories, strategies, techniques, and discipline content. Evidence of potential for scholarly/creative work consistent with a teaching university. See preferred qualifications for discipline or program-specific minimum qualifications.

Graduation from an accredited university with a Ph.D. in Communication.

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Teaching Document:
  Includes the statement of teaching philosophy and student ratings evaluations from past three years and/or equivalent examples of teaching effectiveness.

• Extensive knowledge of subject matter and course content of classes to be taught, instructional strategies (face‑to‑face and online), and techniques related to communication studies.
• Knowledge of teaching through implementation of appropriate pedagogy, clear presentation, and preparation.
• Knowledge of classroom instruction, curriculum development, and program assessment.
• Knowledge of developing and coordinating undergraduate student programs and activities.
• Ability to provide service to the department, college, and university through shared faculty governance, including serving on departmental, college, and university-wide committees.
• Ability to…