New 
Assistant Professor of Technical Communication and Rhetoric
 Utah State University | |
Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent benefits
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 United States, Utah, Tooele | |
 Jan 08, 2026 | |
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Assistant Professor of Technical Communication and Rhetoric Requisition ID: 2025-9788 # of Openings: 1 Location: US-UT-Tooele Category: Faculty Position Type: Benefited Full-Time Job Classification: Faculty College: College of Arts & Sciences Department: Communication & Media Advertised Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent benefits Overview The Department of Communication and Media at Utah State University Tooele seeks applications for an academic-year, nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Technical Communication and Rhetoric. Strong applicants will have 1) experience teaching a variety of technical communication and rhetoric courses such as UX, editing, and grant writing; 2) experience teaching in hybrid (in-person and synchronous online) modalities; and/or specialization in critical and practical approaches to content strategy, AI, and emerging technologies. USU Tooele is part of USU's Statewide community of campuses, and candidates should be experts in pedagogies that support the learning, recruitment, and retention of a wide variety of students, including non-traditional students, first-generation students, students of color, students with disabilities, and students from rural backgrounds. We also welcome applications from candidates who have teaching and research interests in fields with direct demographic and geographic connections to USU Tooele and other Statewide locations. The applicant is required to have a PhD in Technical Communication or a related field, a strong teaching record, and potential for publication. This is a teaching-centered position (80% of the role statement) with a teaching load of four courses per semester (4/4). The candidate will be expected to teach courses to Statewide students primarily via a synchronous course delivery format, which provides simultaneous in-person instruction for Tooele students and synchronous virtual instruction for all other Statewide and Logan students. The candidate will also engage in research as their secondary area of effectiveness (10% of role statement) and service (10%). Candidates publishing in a variety of genres, from academic research articles to public-facing reports, are encouraged to apply. Teaching will be based on the Tooele campus, approximately 30 miles from downtown Salt Lake City. The position begins in August 2026. Responsibilities The successful applicant will contribute to the department in the following ways:
Qualifications
Required Documents Along with the online application, please attach: 1. Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV" 2. Names and contact information of at least three references to be input at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile 3. Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application 4. Candidates advancing to the next round will be asked to provide a teaching portfolio that includes a teaching philosophy, a sample syllabus, and selected teaching evaluations. **Document size may not exceed 10 MB.** Advertised Salary Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent benefits ADA Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions. College/Department Highlights The Technical Communication and Rhetoric program at USU is home to award-winning scholars and students in technical communication. USU Tooele provides faculty with a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment focused on mentorship, student success, and community impact. As part of a land-grant institution, the campus offers extensive resources that support innovative teaching and accessible learning for all students. Tooele is a community with a small-town feel that's only 35 minutes away from Salt Lake City. For more information about the campus, check out this video. University Highlights Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah's premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact. USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State's 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state. Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies' long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by recent Mountain West regular-season and tournament championships in women's volleyball, three consecutive Mountain West tournament titles in women's soccer conference championships, and a first-ever conference championship for gymnastics, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement. Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported and where diversity of thought and culture are cultivated. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university's ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu . *updated 12/2025 https://careers-usu.icims.com/jobs/9788/assistant-professor-of-technical-communication-and-rhetoric/job?in_iframe=1 Notice of Non-discrimination In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law. 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