Utah Valley University · 3 days ago
Faculty - Assistant Professor Generalist in Communication
Orem, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelUtah Valley University is hiring a tenure-track Assistant Professor Generalist in Communication. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses, develop curriculum, and engage in community service projects while contributing to the academic mission of the college and university.
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Responsibilities
Teach undergraduate courses and seminars in a variety of courses across the two majors in the department - applied communication and public relations
Develop curriculum, independent study activities, and off campus learning such as practicums and internships
Engage in community service projects relevant to their academic specialty
Plan, prepare, and follow approved course of study with measurable objectives
Serve on college/university committees
Engage in scholarly activities, and /or creative endeavors which contribute to the academic mission of the college and university
Qualification
Required
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
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 communicate verbally and in writing
Ability to present scholarly research at international, national, and regional conferences
Ability to publish scholarly research in communication and other appropriate journals
Ability to develop, coordinate, manage, and foster teamwork among diverse education and training programs
Ability to function effectively on a variety of committees and assignments that serve the needs of the University
Ability to interact personally with students and other faculty members in a congenial and productive manner
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
Preferred
Graduation from an accredited university with a Ph.D. in Communication
Benefits
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
Substantial employer contribution to a retirement plan
Company
Utah Valley University
Utah Valley University is a teaching institution which provides opportunity, promotes student success.
Founded in 1941
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Utah State Legislature
2021-11-11Grant
Leadership Team
Marilyn Stiborek Meyer
VP, People and Culture
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