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:
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Ms. Carolyn Bateson |
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Ohio University Lancaster |
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1570 Granville Pike |
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Lancaster, OH 43130 |
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. |