Studio Coordinator - Communication

The Noel Studio for Academic Creativity in collaboration with the Department of Communication at Eastern Kentucky University seeks to fill a 12-month Communication Coordinator position beginning Fall 2010. The Communication Coordinator will supervise graduate and undergraduate consultants, foster an integrated support environment with the writing and research coordinators, support the cross-training of consultants, ensure the efficient and reliable daily operations of the Noel Studio, coordinate outreach to the university, and support research and assessment. The position requires a 2-2 teaching load in areas determined by the department and at least 20 hours per week dedicated to coordinator responsibilities in the Noel Studio, with full-time coordinator duties in the summer. Teaching and/or experience working in a communication/writing center preferred.

Minimum Educational Qualifications

• Masters degree in Communication or Communication-related field is required.

Alternate Position Summary

Review of applications will begin February 28, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled. Application materials should be submitted online and should include a cover letter and resume/curriculum vita. Applicants must apply online at http://jobs.eku.edu (search requisition # 0607022).

Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory criminal background check and educational credential verification. Eastern Kentucky University is an EEO/AA institution that values diversity in its faculty, staff, and student body. In keeping with this commitment, the university welcomes applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity.

Lecturer in Public Speaking

The School of Communication at The Ohio State University is seeking a full time Lecturer in Public Speaking.   The person hired for this position will supervise COMM 321, Principles of Effective Public Speaking, and teach 4 sections of a combination of 321, 367 (Persuasive Communication),  and/or 331 (Business and Professional Speaking) per quarter.  Other courses may be assigned based on needs of the School.  This individual will also be responsible for maintaining office hours and may supervise a student organization and/or have other duties based on the needs of the School. 

Eligible candidates will have a Masters degree in communication or a related field and an understanding of public speaking in business and other professions.  They will also need to know how to incorporate media technologies into the instructional experience.  Experience in training or teaching is expected.  The successful candidate must be proficient in public, business, or professional speaking.

To Apply: Interested candidates should send  a cover letter outlining his or her experience in public speaking, resume, and names and contact information for at least 3 references to the attention of: Lecturer Search, School of Communication, 3016 Derby Hall, 154 N. Oval Mall, Columbus, OH, 43210.  Documents may also be sent via email to: jobs.comm@osu.edu.  Please be sure to indicate which position you are applying for.

Lecturer in Persuasive Communication

The School of Communication at The Ohio State University is seeking a full time lecturer in persuasive communication.   The successful candidate’s primary responsibility will be to teach Communication 367 (Persuasive Communication), but other courses may be assigned based on the needs of School.  The person hired for this position will supervise and coordinate the individuals involved in the instruction of Comm 367.  This individual will also be responsible for maintaining office hours and may have other duties based on the needs of the School.

Eligible candidates will have a Masters degree in communication or a related field and an understanding of public speaking and persuasion in business and other professions.  They will also need to know how to incorporate media technologies in the instructional experience.  Experience training or teaching is expected.

To apply, interested candidates should send  a cover letter outlining experience in persuasion, resume, and names and contact information for at least 3 references to the attention of:  Lecturer Search, School of Communication, 3016 Derby Hall, 154 N. Oval Mall, Columbus, OH, 43210.  Documents may also be sent via email to: jobs.comm@osu.edu.  Please be sure to indicate which position you are applying for.

Lecturer in Strategic Communication

The School of Communication at The Ohio State University is seeking a full time lecturer in strategic communication.   The successful candidate’s primary responsibility will be to teach courses in strategic communication, but may teach other courses based on the needs of School.  The person hired for this position will teach a combination of COMM 637 (Public Communication Campaigns), COMM 634 (Creative Message Design), COMM 221 (Reporting and Editing for the News Media – a PR writing course), and COMM 431 (Strategic Communication Principles).   This individual will also supervise and serve as the advisor for the School chapter of Public Relations Student Society of America.

Eligible candidates will have a Masters degree in journalism, communication, or a related field and an understanding of public speaking and persuasive communication in business and other professions.  They should also know how to incorporate media technologies into the instructional experience.  Experience training or teaching is expected.  The successful candidate must be proficient in the field of public relations.

To Apply: Please mail letter outlining experience in public relations, resume, and names and contact information for at least 3 references to the attention of: Lecturer Search, School of Communication, 3016 Derby Hall, 154 N. Oval Mall, Columbus, OH, 43210.  Documents may also be sent via email to: jobs.comm@osu.edu.  Please be sure to indicate which position you are applying for.

The deadline for full consideration is February 8, 2010. The salary range is $40,000 - $48,000 for this position.  It is full time for the 9 month academic year but is paid over 12 months, and is eligible for benefits.  The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity-affirmative action employer and especially encourages applications from women, minorities, Vietnam-era and disabled veterans, and other individuals with disabilities. 

Communications Studies Faculty

For 16 years, Baldwin-Wallace College has been listed among U.S. News & World Report’s top Midwestern schools of higher education. The College is strongly committed to teaching excellence and to the personal and professional development of its students. The College seeks to attract an active, culturally and academically diverse faculty of the highest caliber, skilled in pedagogy, committed to scholarship and service to the institution.

The Department of Communication Arts & Sciences of Baldwin-Wallace College invites applications for a tenure track, Assistant Professor, position in communication studies beginning Fall 2010. The Department of Communication Arts & Sciences offers five different undergraduate majors to approximately 300 students. The Department of Communication Arts & Sciences is described at http://www.bw.edu/academics/spc/.

The successful candidate will teach organizational communication, quantitative research methods (including SPSS or SAS), introductory and advanced communication theory, and other courses as needed by the department. Additional responsibilities include student advising/mentoring, service on departmental, division, and/or college committees, and continuing professional development. Preference will be given to candidates with a commitment to student learning, collaborative program building and a willingness to support the College’s general education program.

A Ph.D. or equivalent is required. Individuals with prior teaching experience and the ability to show evidence of innovative and practiced-based teaching are encouraged to apply. A demonstrated track-record of working with students, colleagues, and community members that offer and bring multicultural and intercultural perspectives related to communication studies is expected.

Baldwin-Wallace College is a private liberal arts and sciences college located 14 miles southwest of Cleveland’s Public Square. Total enrollment is approximately 4,400 with 3,200 full-time undergraduate day students. The College offers an outstanding benefits package including, but not limited to, funding for professional travel, summer grant opportunities, and tuition benefits for immediate family. Baldwin-Wallace’s close proximity to the cultural benefits of the city of Cleveland provides countless educational opportunities for students and faculty members.

In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, the College and the Department of Communication Arts & Sciences actively encourages applications from individuals who desire an environment that celebrates diversity. Applicants should send paper copies of the following: letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, sample syllabi, evaluations of teaching, as well names and contact information for three current references to:

Review of applications will begin February 12, 2010.