Open Rank, Tenure-Track Position, Master's Program in Communication (UAC)

Job Summary

The Department of Communication at the University of Utah invites applications for an open-rank tenure-track position in Communication at the University of Utah Asia Campus (UAC), effective July 1, 2026. Appointments will be made at the advanced Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor level. This position is a full-time, in-residence, in-person position in Incheon, South Korea and will have a 2/2 teaching load on the semester system.

About the Role

A PhD in Communication, a terminal degree in an allied field, or equivalent professional and/or industry experience and status is required. ABD candidates will not be considered. Applicants should have a broad understanding of the field of communication. Extensive professional and/or industry experience in strategic communication, advertising, public relations, marketing, journalism, media effects, and/or media studies is highly desirable. Salary is dependent on qualifications but will be competitive. Tenure will be held on the Salt Lake City campus. Housing in Korea will be provided for Korean non-nationals. Competitive health and retirement benefits will be provided. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate must be eligible for a work visa in South Korea.

Responsibilities

• Teaching responsibilities will primarily involve master's-level courses in strategic communication, advertising, public relations, marketing, journalism, media effects, and/or media studies.

Requirements

To apply, please visit the University of Utah employment website and submit the following materials:

• A cover letter describing the candidate's interest in the position and their research, teaching, and service qualifications
• An academic CV
• A published writing sample
• Names and contact information (phone number and email addresses) for three references (references will be contacted once semifinalists have been identified)

Qualifications

The Successful Candidate Will Demonstrate A strong research record with a significant peer-reviewed publication record Experience advising and mentoring graduate students, teaching graduate courses, and serving on graduate committees Evidence of teaching excellence Successful departmental and university service Evidence of, or interest in, obtaining and managing grants Experience in, or the ability to connect with, professional communication communities

Benefits

Housing in Korea will be provided for Korean non-nationals. Competitive health and retirement benefits will be provided.

Pay

Salary is dependent on qualifications but will be competitive.

Schedule

This position is a full-time, in-residence, in-person position in Incheon, South Korea and will have a 2/2 teaching load on the semester system.

Contact Information

To inquire about the position, please contact Kent A. Ono at kent.ono@utah.edu.

Application Instructions

To apply, please visit the University of Utah employment website and submit the following materials:

• A cover letter describing the candidate's interest in the position and their research, teaching, and service qualifications
• An academic CV
• A published writing sample
• Names and contact information (phone number and email addresses) for three references (references will be contacted once semifinalists have been identified)

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, including those based on race/ethnicity and gender, qualified persons with disabilities, and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply.