Assistant Professor of Communication Studies

The Ohio University Lancaster Campus is located 45 miles north of the main campus and 25 miles south of Columbus. Nearly 1700 traditional and nontraditional students enroll quarterly in associate’s, bachelor’s, and master’s degree programs. The Ohio University Lancaster community strives to create an educational and cultural environment in which students refine their abilities to reason and communicate clearly, so as to become responsible citizens in a diverse world.

Applicants must have an earned doctorate, a strong record of teaching and scholarship in the areas of health communication and/or organizational communication, demonstrated ability to conduct advising, and willingness to conduct service and outreach with university and local communities. Experience with teaching using distance education methods is beneficial. ABDs will be considered with an accompanying letter from the doctoral committee advisor confirming anticipated completion of the degree by September 1, 2009.

The successful applicant will be expected to teach a minimum of 12 hours per quarter in a variety of courses in health communication, communication theory, organizational communication and/or interpersonal communication. Additional teaching is expected in one or more of the following: research methods, small group communication, intercultural communication, interviewing, rhetoric, communication campaigns, and public speaking. Opportunity for special topics courses in an area of specialty is available on occasion. Applicant will have the opportunity to teach and advise graduate students in a master's program which will begin in Fall 2009.

The position is available September 1, 2009. The salary is competitive and commensurate with education and experience for the tenure-track position, which expect professional development and scholarly activities. This is a nine-month academic year contract with summer teaching possibilities.

Applicants must complete an application at www.ohiouniversityjobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=54809 and either attach with the online application or submit by mail a curriculum vitae, contact information for three references, student evaluations, sample course syllabi and relevant supporting material to:

Position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, apply by November 1, 2008.

Ohio University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Applications from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged.

Full-Time Lecturer

POSITION The Department of Communication of the University of Toledo, Ohio, seeks applicants for a full time lecturer beginning academic year 2008 2009.

QUALIFICATIONS The position requires a Master’s degree in Communication or a closely related field. Professional experience in broadcasting preferred. Consistent with the Department and University mission, the person hired will be expected to contribute substantially by means of teaching and other responsibilities in accordance with the provisions of the UT AAUP Lecturers Collective Bargaining Agreement. The preferred candidate will be qualified to teach courses in “Mass Media and Society”, “Radio and Television News Writing”, “Radio Production and Programming”, “Basic TV Studio Operation”, “Media Performance”, “Television Journalism” and other courses as needed. Additionally, non-teaching responsibilities include service on Department, College, and University committees, and advising Communication majors.

APPLICATION AND PROCEDURE

An application packet must include:

1. a letter describing teaching philosophy, experience related to the job description;
2. a current vitae;
3. teaching evaluations by peers and students;
4. course syllabi
5. opies of official transcripts from accredited degree-granting institutions; and
6. three letters of recommendation.

ONLY COMPLETED FILES WILL BE EVALUATED.

Review of applications will begin May 30, 2008; position will remain open until filled.

Please mail completed application materials to:

Dr. Jackie Layng. Chair, Lecturer Search Committee
The University of Toledo – Dept. of Communication
University Hall, Room 4600 – MSC #915
2801 W. Bancroft Street
Toledo, OH 43606

The University of Toledo is a state supported institution with approximately 20,000 full time students. The Department of Communication with 600 majors is the largest department in the University's College of Arts and Sciences. The Department offers four areas of undergraduate training for its majors: General Communication, Broadcasting, Journalism, and Public Relations.

The University of Toledo is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Educational Institution. Members of protected classes are strongly urged to apply.