Open Rank Tenure-Track Position: Director of the Master’s Program in Communications, University of Utah Asia Campus (UAC)

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Open Rank Tenure-Track Position: Director of the Master’s Program in Communications, University of Utah Asia Campus (UAC)
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The University of Utah, an AA/EO employer, encourages applications from all qualified individuals, and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.


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: [email protected]

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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.
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Special Instructions for Candidates
In order to apply, please go to our employment website and 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).
Open Date 03/29/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Requisition Number PRN01196CF
Type Faculty

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Required Documents
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  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Teaching Statement
  • Research Statement
  • Writing Sample 1
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  • Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission
  • Writing Sample 2
  • Writing Sample 3

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