Part-time, temporary Adjunct Instructor in Communication Studies responsible for teaching undergraduate communication courses.

Required: Master's degree in Communications Studies or related field and must pass a security check.

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related education/experience beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. Please submit your curriculum vitae, transcripts and three (3) letters of recommendation to:

Kent State University at Stark
Attn: Associate Dean's Office
6000 Frank Avenue NW
North Canton, OH 44720

Online App. Form: http://jobs.kent.edu

-Teach a full-time course load of three courses per quarter for three quarters
-Implement, report, and maintain assessment data on student performance for public relations majors/minors
-Advise student-run public relations firm
-Assist with advising of ONU Public Relations Student Society of America chapter
-Advise majors and participate in university-wide advising for incoming freshmen
-Engage in curriculum development and design, including course revisions, new courses, and requirements for the major, including overseeing the conversion to semesters and the redesigned curriculum
-Maintain contact with other departments and colleges about public relations course content
-Provide department/college/university service
-Engage in scholarly endeavors, including publications, teaching overseas, and conference participation
-Engage in peer reviews and classroom visits for faculty
-Complete reports and gather information as instructed by department chair

Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in Public Relations or related field and/or Substantial Professional Experience

Maximum Qualifications: Ph.D. with experience in teaching and/or professional work

To apply, go to jobs.onu.edu and fill out an online application.

Contact: Tonya Paul
Human Resources
Ohio Northern University
Phone:             419-772-3106
Online App. Form:      http://jobs.onu.edu

Job 1 - Teach five classes per academic year (3/2). Courses will be in rhetorical studies as marked by departmental needs and candidate's area(s) of specialization. Advise students. Generate and sustain a program of peer-reviewed publication. Present research at academic and professional meetings. Serve on department and university committees.

Job 2 - Teach 5 courses per academic year (3/2) in courses concerned with Human Communication, both in service to departmental needs and as part of area(s) of specialization; advise students; develop and sustain record of peer-reviewed publication; present research at professional meetings; serve on department and university committees.

Minimum Qualifications: ABDs considered. Ph.D. preferred.
Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D. preferred.

Special Instructions to Applicants: In your teaching philosophy please discuss the ways in which your demonstrated strengths as a teacher reflect the hallmarks of liberal education.