Overview
The Department of Data Analytics and Information Systems (DAIS) in the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University invites applications for a non-tenure-track, nine-month Lecturer (4–4 teaching load) position, with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2026. This position is based on the Logan campus and primarily involves in-person instruction.
This role leads a required, Communication-Intensive (CI) undergraduate course in Professional Communication with AI. The course prepares business students to communicate, think, and lead in an AI-augmented workplace. The position centers on teaching excellence, continuous course innovation, and equipping students with durable communication skills for a data-centric, AI-forward business environment.
The ideal candidate sees AI not as a replacement for human communication skills but as a tool that elevates critical thinking, clarity, and professional judgment. Lecturers are recognized as essential faculty members within the DAIS Department and participate in department service, curriculum development, and governance activities.
Responsibilities
The successful applicant will teach and continually refine a required undergraduate course in Professional Communication with AI. The course integrates advanced business writing, persuasion, research, and AI-enabled workflows to support career readiness across all business majors.
- Teaching advanced business writing and editing, emphasizing clarity, concision, structure, tone, precision, and audience adaptation.
- Coaching students in persuasive written, oral, and visual communication.
- Teaching and modeling effective teamwork and professional collaboration, including communication in team-based and AI-supported environments.
- Designing learning experiences that help students use generative AI strategically and ethically in professional work.
- Teaching students how to structure prompts, refine AI outputs, critically evaluate AI-generated content, integrate credible business research, and document AI use responsibly.
- Guiding students in producing executive-style deliverables, research briefs, presentations, and career materials.
- Incorporating experiential learning elements that mirror real-world business communication.
- Engaging in ongoing course research and development to keep pace with emerging AI tools, communication technologies, and employer expectations.
- Responsibilities also include providing rigorous, developmental feedback on student work; fostering collaboration within the classroom; participating in department and university service; and contributing to a collegial, student-centered academic environment.
This is a teaching-focused position with no traditional research requirement beyond pedagogical innovation and course development.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Business Communication, Communication Studies, Business Administration, Management, Marketing, or a closely related field.
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching business communication, professional writing, or related subjects.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and content development skills.
- Demonstrated experience or evidence of application in exploring and applying generative AI to business communication and professional workflows.
- Strong understanding of audience-centered communication and organizational decision-making.
- Demonstrated interest in and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching and mentoring.
Preferred Qualifications
- Industry experience in professional communication, consulting, management, or related fields.
- Experience integrating generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Copilot) into professional or instructional workflows.
- Experience teaching AI-enhanced communication or developing AI-supported learning activities.
- Background in analytics-driven storytelling, data visualization, or business research tools.
- Experience mentoring students on resumes, portfolios, and career readiness.
Required Documents
Along with the online application, please attach:
1) Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
2) Cover Letter detailing qualifications, teaching philosophy, and experience with AI-driven communication to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10”
3) Teaching Statement (1-2 pages) to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10”
4) Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness (e.g. course evaluations, sample syllabi) to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10”
5) Names and contact information of at least three references should be provided at the beginning of the application. Letters of recommendation will only be requested from final candidates.
**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**
Advertised Salary
Commensurate with experience with 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 Data Analytics and Information Systems (DAIS) Department prepares students for careers at the intersection of business, technology, and data. The department is collaborative, entrepreneurial, and forward-looking in its approach to curriculum design. Faculty emphasize teaching excellence, industry relevance, and preparing students to succeed in rapidly evolving professional environments.
The Jon M. Huntsman School of Business develops leaders of distinction in commerce and public affairs. Its purpose is to serve as a career accelerator for students and an engine of growth for the community, state, nation, and world. Huntsman programs are organized around four pillars: ethical leadership, entrepreneurial spirit, analytical rigor, and global vision.The Professional Communication with AI course plays a central role in equipping students across the Huntsman School of Business with the communication capabilities required for career readiness and long-term professional impact.
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 [email protected].
*updated 12/2025
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, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.
Utah State University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination including harassment in employment including in hiring, promotion, transfer, or termination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or any other federal, state, or local law.
Utah State University does not discriminate in its housing offerings and will treat all persons fairly and equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, familial status, disability, national origin, source of income, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Additionally, the University endeavors to provide reasonable accommodations when necessary and to ensure equal access to qualified persons with disabilities.
In all circumstances, Utah State University follows state and federal laws related to sex-segregated spaces.
The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:
Matthew Pinner
Executive Director
Civil Rights & Title IX Office
[email protected]
435-797-1266 | Old Main Rm. 401D
1475 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322
Cody Carmichael
Title IX Coordinator
[email protected]
435-797-1266 | Old Main Rm. 402D
1475 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322
For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit crtix.usu.edu or contact:
U.S. Department of Education
Denver Regional Office
303-844-5695| [email protected]
U.S. Department of Education
Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
800-421-3481 | [email protected]
*updated 10/2025
Education