The School of Communication Studies at Ohio University invites applications for 3 tenure-track Assistant Professor positions to commence Fall of 2010. The School of Communication Studies is housed in Ohio University’s nationally recognized Scripps College of Communication. The school offers BSC and Ph.D. degrees with approximately 550 undergraduate majors and 60 graduate students. Starting this Fall (2009) we will offer an MA focusing on organizational communication, with courses taught using a blended format. In the most recent NCA reputation study the School was ranked as a top 10 program in Health and Organizational Communication and as a top 25 program in interpersonal and rhetoric. We seek to hire colleagues who can augment our nationally recognized faculty in two areas: organizational and health communication.  Review of applications for all three positions will begin on October 1, 2009, and will continue until the position is filled.

Organizational Communication (2 Positions)

The first organizational communication position is open to any applicant who specializes in the study of organizational communication issues, regardless of methodological or theoretical orientation. Applicants for this position should formally register at www.ohiouniversityjobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=55479.

For the second organizational communication position we seek applicants who specialize in the study of culture (defined broadly), globalization, and/or intercultural communication concerns within organizations. Applicants for this position should formally register interest in this position at www.ohiouniversityjobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=55482. 

For both positions, three letters of recommendation should be submitted in hardcopy form to Dr. Scott Titsworth, COMS, Lasher Hall, Ohio University, Athens, OH 45701-2979. A cover letter discussing qualifications, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy together with evidence of teaching effectiveness, and scholarly agenda/accomplishments may either be submitted as part of the online application process or in hardcopy to Dr. Titsworth. Dr. Titsworth can be contacted by phone (740.593.9160) or email (titswort@ohio.edu) with questions.

Health Communication (1 Position)

For this position we seek applicants who use quantitative methods to study health communication campaigns. Applicants for the health campaigns position should formally register interest in this position at www.ohiouniversityjobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=55483. 

Three letters of recommendation should be submitted in hardcopy form to Dr. Ben Bates, COMS, Lasher Hall, Ohio University, Athens, OH 45701-2979. A cover letter discussing qualifications, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy together with evidence of teaching effectiveness, and scholarly agenda/accomplishments may either be submitted as part of the online application process or in hardcopy form to Dr. Bates. Dr. Bates can be contacted by telephone (740.593.9163) or by email (batesb@ohio.edu) with questions.

About the University

Chartered in 1804, Ohio University is the oldest university in the Northwest Territory. Enrollment at the Athens campus is approximately 21,000 students with over 7500 additional students on five regional campuses. First year undergraduate students’ average at the 75th percentile nationally in GPA, class rank, and standardized test scores. OU enrolls students from all 50 states and 97 countries. To learn more about Ohio University please see http://www.ohio.edu.

Ohio University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are especially encouraged. Preferred candidates would contribute to the climate of diversity in the College, including a diversity 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.