Assistant Professor of Digital Media & Public Relations

Utah Tech University; Saint George (UT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition waivers

Job summary

Utah Tech University is seeking an Assistant Professor of Digital Media with emphasis in public relations and digital storytelling. The role includes a 4/4 teaching load, 24 credits per year, and opportunities for online instruction and scholarship.

The department values active learning, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and a student-centered approach. Salary starts at $58,000 with additional compensation possible for summer or overload teaching.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Digital Media, Public Relations, or related field (ABD considered if degree by 2027).
• Experience teaching/designing courses in digital media and strategic communication.
• Proficiency with instructional technology and student-centered teaching methods.

Responsibilities

• Teach up to 24 credits annually with emphasis on PR and digital media storytelling.
• Contribute to growth of communication programs and leverage instructional technology.
• Willing to teach online courses and engage in campus-wide service and mentoring.

Skills

Public relations

Digital media storytelling

Social media

Curriculum design

Online teaching

Cross-platform content creation

Education

Doctorate in Digital Media or Public Relations

ABD acceptable if completion by July 1, 2027

Tools

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Job description

Utah Tech University is seeking an Assistant Professor of Digital Media with emphasis in public relations and digital storytelling. The role includes a 4/4 teaching load, 24 credits per year, and opportunities for online instruction and scholarship.

The department values active learning, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and a student-centered approach. Salary starts at $58,000 with additional compensation possible for summer or overload teaching.