Assistant Professor of Digital Media & Public Relations

Utah Tech University; St. George (VT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Tuition waivers for employees and/or/

Retirement plan contributions

Employee assistance and wellness

Job summary

Utah Tech University in St. George, Utah, invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Digital Media with emphasis in public relations and digital storytelling.

The position targets courses across public relations, social media, and cross-platform storytelling while contributing to the Digital Media program and its applied, student-centered mission. This 9-month, full-time tenure-track role begins July 1, 2027, with an annual salary of $58,000 plus possible summer or overload pay.

Qualifications

• Doctorate or MFA with 10+ years of experience; ABD acceptable if degree is completed by July 2027.

Responsibilities

• Teach up to 24 credits annually with emphasis on public relations and digital media storytelling and contribute to service activities as defined by the department.
• Grow the communication program and adapt courses with instructional technology.
• Willing to teach online and become certified in online instruction; experience in online teaching preferred.
• Perform campus-wide faculty duties (office hours, meetings, committees).
• Engage in scholarly/creative activity aligned with the teaching mission; support pedagogy and student learning.
• Mentor adjunct faculty and assist in program development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Public relations

Digital media storytelling

Social media

Cross-platform storytelling

Instructional technology

Course design

Education

Doctorate in Digital Media/Public Relations or related field

MFA (considered with degree by July 1, 2027)

ABD considered if degree completes by 2027

Tools

LMS experience

Online teaching tools

Job description

Utah Tech University in St. George, Utah, invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Digital Media with emphasis in public relations and digital storytelling.

The position targets courses across public relations, social media, and cross-platform storytelling while contributing to the Digital Media program and its applied, student-centered mission. This 9-month, full-time tenure-track role begins July 1, 2027, with an annual salary of $58,000 plus possible summer or overload pay.