Available Positions:

The Ohio State University School of Communication invites applicants for tenured or tenure-track positions in Advertising, Communication Technology Policy, Health Communication, Organizational Communication, Strategic Communication, and Visual Communication Technology.  Please click on these links to learn more about the specific positions.   Information about the School, the University and Columbus, as well as general guidelines for application are provided below.

About the Positions:

We seek colleagues who enjoy doing research, are able to think outside of traditional boundaries, and can envision both research projects and courses that will be attractive to graduate and undergraduate students from within the major and speak to the interests and needs of non-majors.  All of our positions involve a large research component.  Assistant Professors in the School are given light teaching and service loads so that they may concentrate on their research and on becoming strong teachers.  We have multiple positions available, and may hire more than one person within each area.  In all cases, we expect strong research interests and abilities, and a demonstrated record of publication in top-tier journals in the field commensurate with the stage of their academic career. 

Applicants for Assistant Professor must have a Ph.D. degree in communication or related social science, or have a reasonable expectation of completing all requirements for the degree prior to August 15, 2008. 

Applicants for Associate Professor should have strong research records reflecting theoretically-driven interests and a reputation for interesting, high-quality research. 

At the rank of Professor, applicants should have strong national/international reputations and outstanding publication records in their area of expertise; research grant experience is highly desirable.

About the School: The School of Communication is a part of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences and favors empirical (primarily quantitative) research approaches.  We currently have 28 full-time, tenure-track or tenured faculty members.  Our resources include a number of research laboratories with state-of-the-art research equipment.  The School has on-site capabilities for eye-tracking, physiological measures, focus group, small group and various types of survey and experimental research involving media stimuli. 

We are committed to social-scientific research on basic or applied communication processes.  Our goal is to develop a communication program reflecting a unique and distinct vision driven by intellectual curiosity and vigor.  We are looking for colleagues who have an interest in helping us continue to build this kind of program at OSU.  The School has added new faculty members each year since 2001, and continues to grow.

The School is flexible in accommodating the needs of strong dual-career couples and encourages applications from tenured couples or those near tenure. 

The School’s home page has additional information about the School of Communication, including administration, faculty profiles, curriculum and graduate program information.

To Apply: The deadlines differ for positions.  Please check the information for the position for which you intend to apply. 

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.  The campus is strategically located in Columbus, the capital city of Ohio.  Columbus is the center of a rapidly growing and diverse metropolitan area.  It is a friendly city with a high quality of life.  The area offers a wide range of affordable housing, many cultural and recreational opportunities, and a strong economy based on government as well as service, transportation and technology-based industries.  Columbus has consistently been rated as one of the Top U.S. cities for quality of life.  Additional information about the School is available via www.comm.ohio-state.edu and www.osu.edu.  Information about the Columbus area is at www.columbus.org.