Assistant Professor of Media Studies

The Department of Communication at Utah Tech University (UT) in St.George, Utah, is seeking an enthusiastic and well-qualified individual for the position of Assistant Professor of Digital Media, with an emphasis in public relations and digital storytelling. The position requires a 4/4 teaching load, with instruction in the areas of public relations, social media,contemporary multimedia storytelling, cross-platform content creation and other courses as needed. The successful candidate will contribute to the Digital Media program while bringing depth incross-platform strategic digital communication and content creation.

The selected candidate will join a healthy and growing

Communication Department. UT’s polytechnic mission emphasizes ahuman-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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• Teach up to 24 credits annually with an emphasis on public relations and digital media storytelling plus the equivalent of 3credit hours or more of institutional service as defined by the department and school. Course topics include public relations,strategic communication, cross-platform storytelling, digital content creation, and using media strategically to inform,persuade, and build relationships.
• Assist in the continuing growth of communication programs, withthe ability and willingness to adapt courses to effectively utilize existing and developing instructional technology.
• Willing to become certified in online instruction and teach oneor 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 ateaching 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.

• Doctorate degree in Digital Media, Public Relations, or related field or MFA plus 10+ years of experience will also be considered.
  
  ABD will be considered if completion of degree will occur by July1, 2027.
• Experience teaching and/or designing courses in digital media.
  
  Preference for candidates with expertise in digital media, digital communication, strategic digital media creation and management,public relations, digital storytelling, social media or related areas particularly as these areas intersect with contemporary public relations and strategic communication. Professional experience in public relations, digital media, social media,content strategy, or related fields is also preferred.
• Evidence of successful, student-centered teaching and with proficiency in instructional technology (finalists will complete ateaching 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 andinterdisciplinarily.
• Commitment to academic excellence, including utilizing computer-related technologies to enhance education…