Visiting Assistant Professor of Communication
Visiting Assistant Professor of Communication
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Ohio Wesleyan Universitys Department of Journalism & Communication invites applications for a one-year full-time Visiting Assistant Professor position in Communication with an emphasis on global perspectives. The successful candidate would teach three courses per semester in core Communication subjects including: Communication Theory; Research Methods; Persuasive Communication; and Mass Communication (Media Effects and Society). Further the successful candidate will contribute to the Communication departments commitment to elevating global perspectives and OWUs anti-racist curricular mission and will have demonstrated experience working with diverse students both inside and outside the classroom. We seek candidates who are committed to providing students with an active supportive learning environment. No additional departmental service is expected.
Minimum Qualifications
Qualified applicants must have experience teaching at the university level and have completed a Masters degree in Communication.
Preferred Qualifications
PhD in Communication completed by August 2025.
Expertise and experience teaching upper-level communication courses is preferred.
Application Requirements
Completed application packets will include:
- Cover letter.
- Curriculum Vitae.
- Teaching statement: a statement articulating your teaching philosophy. Please address your ability to teach a wide range of courses and employ a variety of pedagogical techniques to reach students from different backgrounds.
- DEI Statement: a 1-page statement that describes your experience and/or approach to supporting students from underrepresented groups including examples of ways you have intentionally addressed diversity equity and inclusion in your classroom.
- Contact information for up to three professional references.
All questions regarding the application process should be directed to Ashley Kennard at . Please submit all materials via our LINK jobs website where you will find additional information about working at OWU. Transcripts letters of recommendation and additional materials may be requested at a later time and can be sent directly to . Please make sure to include Communication in the subject line.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Note: Employment sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.
About Ohio Wesleyan
Located in the Columbus Ohio metropolitan area Ohio Wesleyan is a selective residential liberal arts college enrolling approximately 1500 students from across the nation and around the world. The colleges signature program The OWU Connection is designed to integrate student knowledge across disciplines consider diverse and global perspectives and teach students to apply their knowledge in real-world settings. Ohio Wesleyan is featured in the book Colleges That Change Lives and was recently listed as the No. 1 liberal arts college in Ohio for social mobility by U.S. News and World Report. OWU is located in Delaware OH a lively college town just 30 minutes from Columbus the 14th most populous city in the United States and part of the fastest growing most economically vibrant areas of the Midwest. Columbus known increasingly as the Silicon Midwest was named by LinkedIn as one of the top 10 U.S. cities in which to launch your career.
To achieve our mission we continually strive to foster a diverse inclusive and anti-racist campus community which celebrates the value of all persons regardless of race ethnicity gender color gender identity and or expression sexual orientation family configuration disability socioeconomic status religion national origin age or military status. OWU is an equal opportunity institution and seeks applications from individuals who will help us honor and strengthen our commitments to diversity equity and inclusion.
Employment Type
Full-Time
