The School of Communication Studies at Ohio University invites applications for two (2) tenure-track Assistant Professor positions to commence August 2019. The School seeks one scholar who identifies primarily as an Organizational Communication scholar and one who identifies primarily as an Interpersonal Communication Scholar. We welcome applicants with a wide array of scholarly interests in these areas. Secondary or cognate interests in health communication or communication technologies are a plus. We anticipate that one of these hires will be a person with a strong background in and ability to teach foundational and advanced quantitative research methods. We are committed to building a culturally diverse faculty and strongly encourage applications from individuals who can contribute to and will share that commitment.
The School values excellence in both teaching and research. An active program of research is expected with the potential for securing external funding a plus. The persons hired will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in their areas of expertise, as well as in research methods, contributing to our undergraduate and doctoral programs on the Athens campus as well as to an applied MA program offered online. Additionally, the persons hired will advise undergraduate and graduate students in the School as well as fulfilling other service activities.
Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Communication Studies (or provide evidence that they will have met the requirements for the degree by August 2019), have strong records of teaching and scholarship, demonstrate a commitment to engaged student learning, and exhibit appreciation for diverse theoretical and methodological approaches to communication.
The School of Communication Studies (http://www.ohiocommstudies.com/) is one of five schools housed in Ohio University’s nationally recognized Scripps College of Communication. The College is a designated “Center of Excellence” in the State of Ohio. We are located in new facilities that house all five of the schools associated with the Scripps College of Communication. On the Athens campus, the School offers B.S.C. and Ph.D. degrees serving approximately 500 undergraduate majors and 40 graduate students. With the assistance of our regional colleagues, we also offer an online M.A. program in Organizational Communication. As a faculty, we are committed to excellence in teaching and research. The faculty members hired will be in an excellent position to collaborate with colleagues in the Schools of Visual Communication, Journalism, Media Arts and Studies, and Information and Telecommunication Systems on creative, multi-disciplinary courses and research projects. Further interdisciplinary opportunities can be found with the College of Business, the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, the Center for International Studies, and local for-profit and non-profit organizations. In addition, unique opportunities arise from our presence in Appalachia and our connections to nearby urban areas such as Columbus.
Chartered in 1804, Ohio University is the oldest university in the Northwest Territory. Enrollment at the Athens campus is approximately 21,000 students with more than 7,500 additional students on the regional campuses. First-year undergraduate students average in the top 25% nationally in GPA, class rank, and standardized test scores. Students from all 50 states and 104 countries are enrolled in OU. To learn more about Ohio University and the surrounding region, please see http://www.ohio.edu and http://athenschamber.com.
Review of applications will begin October 1, 2018 and continue until the positions are filled. For full consideration, candidates should apply by October 1, 2018. Please complete the online application process (found at: http://www.ohiouniversityjobs.com/postings/27425) attaching required documents. Required documents include: (1) a cover letter discussing qualifications and fit with the job description; (2) current curriculum vitae; (3) statement of research interests; (4) teaching philosophy together with evidence of teaching effectiveness (i.e., scores and student comments); (5) statement of commitment to diversity and inclusion (e.g., evidence of how issues of culture and identity are or will be brought into classes, advising, and mentorship); and, (6) contact information for three references who will be contacted electronically and asked to provide letters of recommendation using an online quicklink.
Questions may be directed to Dr. Laura Black ([log in to unmask]), Search Committee Chair, School of Communication Studies, 437 Schoonover Center for Communication, Ohio University, Athens, OH 45701-2979.
Ohio University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We especially encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities. OU offers benefits to same sex and opposite sex domestic partners, some of which could be considered taxable. Preferred candidates would contribute to the climate of diversity in the College, including a broad range of scholarly approaches. The University community strives to create an educational environment in which students refine their abilities to reason and communicate clearly so as to become responsible citizens in a diverse world.