Posting on March 17, 2026
Open Rank Tenure-Track Position
Master’s Program in Communication, University of Utah Asia Campus (UAC)
January 27, 2026
Kent Ono, kent.ono@utah.edu
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. 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.
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 27, 2026.
Please apply at https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/197280.
For any questions about the position, please contact Kent A. Ono at kent.ono@utah.edu.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran 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. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants upon request and in accordance with University policy and Utah state law. Reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided upon request to individuals with disabilities. To inquire about the University’s nondiscrimination or affirmative action policies, or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Director, Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, 201 S. Presidents Circle, Room 135, (801) 581-8365.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in educational settings with students from diverse backgrounds and who demonstrate a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
To apply directly, please use the link provided on the University of Utah employment website.