[ecrea] Assistant Professor, Latinx/Indigenous Communication

job opportunity in the Department of
Communication of the University of Utah: Assistant Professor of
Latinx/Indigenous Communication. The full job ad is here:

https://employment.utah.edu/salt-lake-city-ut/assistant-professor/39530
A5BDBDD4B27BAF0AA2230F465BF/job/

 Assistant Professor in Salt Lake City, Utah

Position Information

Proposed Faculty Rank Assistant Professor

Department 00085 - Communication

City Salt Lake City, UT

Track Tenure Track

New Position to Begin 7/1/2019

Details

The University of Utah’s Department of Communication, housed in the 
College of Humanities, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant 
Professor position in the area of Latinx/Indigenous Communication, 
effective July 1, 2019. We seek a scholar whose research focuses on the 
intersection between communication and Latinx and/or indigenous studies, 
and also aligns with one or more of our areas of emphasis 
(Critical/Cultural, Rhetoric, Digital Media, CommSHER, and Interpersonal).

The successful candidate will have an outstanding research record (or 
the promise of such a record) in communication from a critical, 
qualitative, and/or quantitative methodological perspective. Areas of 
research could include:

•racial identity, discrimination, targeting and/or tokenism;

•immigration, refugee, border, transnationalism, and/or globalization 
studies;

•feminist, queer, and/or disability studies;

•decolonization, settler colonialism, and/or postcolonialism; economic, 
health, environmental, workplace, and/or educational discrimination; 
and/or social activism, equity, access, inclusion, and empowerment.

The standard annual teaching load for tenure-track faculty in the 
Department is 2/2. The strongest candidates will demonstrate he ability 
to teach existing undergraduate and graduate courses, as well as design 
and teach courses within the successful faculty member’s area of 
expertise. The successful candidate will also advise master’s and 
doctoral students in the Department’s highly-ranked graduate program in 
Communication.

Qualified applicants will have a Ph.D. in Communication (A.B.D. 
candidates will be considered) or in a closely related discipline or 
interdisciplinary program by July 1, 2019; an active research program 
leading to publication; potential for success in grant acquisition; a 
record of or demonstrated potential for teaching excellence; and a 
willingness to conduct service in the Department, University, and in the 
field of communication.

Formal review of applications will begin on October 1, 2018 , and 
continue until the position is filled. Applicants must submit a cover 
letter highlighting scholarly activities; a vita; a writing sample; 
evidence of teaching excellence; and a list of three references, with 
contact information.

Questions about the position may be directed to Kent A. Ono, Search 
Committee Chair, at (kent.ono /at/ utah.edu).

The University of Utah is a member of the Pac 12. The Department of 
Communication at the University of Utah is a top department in the field 
of communication, with an award-winning faculty; outstanding doctoral, 
master’s, and undergraduate programs; and state-of-the-art facilities. 
With five cutting-edge research areas—science, health, environmental, 
and risk communication; interpersonal communication; critical/cultural 
studies; digital media; and rhetoric—the Department is committed to 
excellence across the full range of communication research and teaching, 
offering top-notch Ph.D., M.A., M.S., B.A., and B.S. degrees, as well as 
four undergraduate sequences and three post-baccalaureate certificate 
programs. The Department is committed to removing barriers that have 
been traditionally encountered by individuals from underrepresented 
groups; strives to recruit faculty who will further enhance our 
diversity; and makes every attempt to support their academic, 
professional, and personal success while they are here. The University 
of Utah recognizes that a diverse faculty benefits and enriches the 
educational experiences of the entire campus and greater community. This 
institution offers benefits to same-sex and to different sex domestic 
partners. This institution offers benefits to spouses.

EEO/Diversity Information

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity 
employer and does not discriminate based upon race, national origin, 
color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender 
identity/expression, status as a person with a disability, genetic 
information, or Protected Veteran status. Individuals from historically 
underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons 
with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. 
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request 
and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, 
reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to 
individuals with disabilities. To inquire about the University’s 
nondiscrimination or affirmative action policies or to request 
disability accommodation, please contact: Director, Office of Equal 
Opportunity and Affirmative Action, 201 S. Presidents Circle, Rm 135, 
(801) 581-8365.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in 
settings with students from diverse backgrounds, and possess a strong 
commitment to improving access to higher education for historically 
underrepresented students.

Notice

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems 
(“URS”). To be eligible for retirement contributions, you must be hired 
into a benefit-eligible position. Employees with priorURSservice may 
elect to enroll in theURSwithin 30 days of hire. Regardless of whether 
they are hired into a benefit-eligible position or not, individuals who 
previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits 
fromURSmust notify the Benefits Department upon hire. Please contact 
Utah Retirement Systems at (801)366-7770 or (800)695-4877 or the 
University’s Benefits Department at (801)581-7447 for information. This 
position may require the successful completion of a criminal background 
check and/or drug screen.

Special Instructions for Candidates

Open Date 09/01/2018

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Requisition Number PRN00307CF

Type Faculty
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