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.
Teaching responsibilities will primarily involve master's-level courses in strategic communication, advertising, public relations, marketing, journalism, media effects, and/or media studies.
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
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)
Review of applications will begin on March 27th, 2026.
For any questions about the position, please contact Kent A. Ono at kent.ono@utah.edu.
