Assistant Professor of Communication - Sports Communication Job at Southern Utah University, Cedar City, UT

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  • Southern Utah University
  • Cedar City, UT

Job Description

Overview Assistant Professor of Communication - Sports Communication at Southern Utah University. This is a tenure-track position beginning in the fall of 2026. The sports communication emphasis launched in 2024 and has quickly become one of the department's most popular tracks within the College of Humanities & Social Sciences. Position Details Salary: $64,000.00 - $66,000.00 Annually Location: Cedar City, UT Job Type: Full-time Faculty Division: College of Humanities & Social Sciences Closing: Continuous FLSA: Exempt Essential Functions Typically teach a 4-4 load with a mix of graduate and undergraduate courses in the sports communication emphasis. Assignments could include Introduction to Sports Communication, Reporting and Writing for Sports Media, Public Relations in Sports, Sports Administration and Management, Issues in Sports, and the Sports Communication M.A. Course. Opportunities to teach during summer semesters are available with an attractive compensation model. Candidates should also be willing to teach courses outside of the sports communication emphasis when needed by the department. Additional courses that could be assigned include Introduction to Communication, Writing for Communication, Communication in Human Interactions, Introduction to Social Media, Media Law, Media Writing, Media and Society, Communication Research, Writing for Media Audiences, Communication Theory, and Research for Communication Careers. Advise sports communication students, helping them secure internships and jobs upon graduation; professional networking is expected. Conduct scholarly research and/or creative activities, preferably in sports communication. Curriculum development. Willingness to serve as advisor for MAPC capstone projects. Service to the department, university and community, and participation in related academic and professional organizations are expected. Represent the department professionally, with integrity and collaborative spirit. Other responsibilities as assigned by the Department Chair. Education & Experience Ph.D. in Communication or a related field (ABD considered). A promising research and/or creative activity agenda in sports communication studies. External evidence of effective teaching in higher education. Industry experience in sports journalism, sports content creation/production and sports information management is preferred. Strong interpersonal communication skills in working with faculty, staff, and students. An ability to network with industry contacts to help students find internship and career opportunities in sports. Knowledge and ability to conduct and teach either qualitative or quantitative research. Appointment contingent upon successful passing of a background check in accordance with relevant policy. Supplemental Information Documents Needed To Apply: Resume, Cover Letter, 3 Professional References, Statement of teaching philosophy, Unofficial transcripts Position is contingent on funding. Additional notes: Note: the preceding material reflects the content of the original job description. This reformatted version preserves the information while complying with formatting guidelines. #J-18808-Ljbffr Southern Utah University

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