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Lecturer - Business Communications
 Utah State University | |
Commensurate with experience with excellent benefits
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 United States, Utah, Logan | |
 Mar 19, 2026 | |
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Lecturer - Business Communications Requisition ID: 2026-10038 # of Openings: 1 Location: US-UT-Logan Category: Faculty Position Type: Benefited Full-Time Job Classification: Faculty College: Jon M Huntsman School of Business Department: Data Analytics & Information System Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience with excellent benefits 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.
This is a teaching-focused position with no traditional research requirement beyond pedagogical innovation and course development. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
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) Three Letter(s) of Recommendation to be typed at the beginning of the application **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 hr@usu.edu . *updated 12/2025 https://careers-usu.icims.com/jobs/10038/lecturer---business-communications/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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