Position ID: | OSU-Communication-APCT [#22252] |
Position Title: | Assistant Professor - Communication Technology |
Position Type: | Tenured/Tenure-track faculty |
Position Location: | Columbus, Ohio 43210, United States [map] ![]() |
Subject Areas: | Communications / Communication Technology, Social Media Analytics |
Appl Deadline: | 2022/10/01 11:59PM![]() |
Position Description: | ![]() |
Department: School
of Communication Position: Communication
Technology Rank: Assistant Professor
Description:
The School of Communication at The Ohio
State University invites applications for a 9-month full time tenure-track
assistant professor position to begin August 2023. The successful applicant
will conduct communication technology-relevant research and teach courses in
areas such as user experience (UX), human-computer interaction (HCI), usability
testing and evaluation, video games, social media, and mobile communication. We
welcome applicants whose research complements and builds on our areas of strength,
which include communication technology and society; health communication and
social influence; mass communication uses and effects; and/or political
communication and public opinion. The ability to address undergraduate teaching
needs in areas such as intro to communication, strategic communication,
intercultural communication, and organizational communication, among others is
a plus. We are working to build diversity, equity, and inclusion into all facets
of our work, and the colleague we hire should help us advance these efforts in
our research, teaching, and engagement.
The School of Communication (http://comm.osu.edu/) is consistently ranked among the top programs
in the field, and our faculty is committed to making original and substantively
important contributions to empirical social scientific research on
communication processes, basic or applied. A demonstrated record of
publications showing productivity and strong journal placement is essential.
Experience with external funding is also a plus. We seek colleagues who will
help us advance research projects and courses that will be attractive to
graduate and undergraduate students in the major, while also speaking to the
interests and needs of non-majors.
Qualifications:
Candidate must be trained in communication or a
closely aligned field and show promise of developing a national and
international reputation doing theory-based empirical research. Successful
candidates will have a Ph.D. or be on schedule to earn a Ph.D. prior to August
2023. If the degree requirement is not met, the appointment will be as an
instructor for up to one academic year. Applicants should have a demonstrated
record of publication in peer-reviewed journals as well as evidence of
effective teaching. Appointment
is contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and other
information required by law and/or university policies, including but not
limited to a criminal background check.
About
Columbus:
The Ohio State University campus is
located in Columbus, the capital city of Ohio. Columbus
is the Midwest’s fastest-growing city and the nation’s 14th largest
city. Columbus offers a diverse array of welcoming neighborhoods and a vibrant
arts and culture scene. Additional information about all that the Columbus area
has to offer is available at https://visit.osu.edu/experience.
Application
Instructions:
Apply to Academic Jobs Online at: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/22252.
A complete application consists of a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research
and teaching statements, a diversity statement providing evidence of commitment
to diversity, equity, and inclusion through research, teaching and/or
engagement, and the names of three references. Review of applications will
begin on October 1st and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries
may be directed to the search chair Dr. Graham Dixon (Dixon.716@osu.edu).
The Ohio State University is committed
to enhancing academic excellence. Recruiting, supporting, and retaining faculty
of the highest caliber is a core component of this commitment. In support of
this, The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) has created the Office of Dual
Careers and Faculty Relocation (DCFR) to focus on supporting new and
prospective faculty. This support includes dual careers services, consultation
and resources related to relocation, as well as identifying opportunities to
engage on campus and the surrounding community. While employment opportunities
are not guaranteed, resources and consultation are available to support the
partners of new and prospective faculty as they are considering The Ohio State
University and throughout their transition.
The Ohio State University is committed
to establishing a culturally and intellectually diverse environment,
encouraging all members of our learning community to reach their full
potential. Over the next few years, The Ohio State University is committed
to welcoming 350 new faculty hires, many of which will contribute to growing
our role as a premier research university equipped to answer and interrogate
the critical domestic and global societal challenges that deter equality and
inclusion. We are responsive to dual-career families and strongly promote
work-life balance to support our community members through a suite of
institutionalized policies.
The Ohio State University is an equal
opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or
identity, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status. |