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Assistant or Associate Professor of Communication/Strategic Communication

Oral Roberts University · United States
Deadline
Mar 04, 2027
Closing in 136 days
Location
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United States
Employment
None
Full time
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Posted Sep 08, 2026

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Assistant or Associate Professor of Communication/Strategic Communication

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Assistant or Associate Professor of Communication/Strategic Communication Department: College of Arts and Cultural Studies

Location: Tulsa, OK

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ABOUT US

Oral Roberts University is a non-profit organization whose staff and faculty actually make a difference in the lives of its students. We pride ourselves on our culture and the values we uphold. Our team is passionate about what we do, and we want you to make us even better!

As a globally recognized, Holy Spirit-empowered university, we develop whole leaders for the whole world through a unique Whole Person education. Students come to ORU not to "stay" in their faith but to GROW in faith and to become the Spirit-empowered leaders they are called to be.

JOB DESCRIPTION

- FULL TIME

The School of Communication & Public Affairs in the College of Arts & Cultural Studies is accepting applications for the position of Assistant or Associate Professor of Communication to begin Spring or Fall 2026. Review of applications will begin immediately. Interested applicants may contact the Chair of the School of Communication & Public Affairs, Dr. Marcela Chavan ([email protected]; 918-495-7080) with questions about the opening.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Demonstrate excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.
  • Teach four courses per semester across the areas of communication, strategic communication, strategic media, journalism, and debate.
  • The ability to contribute to the management and advising of the debate team or student newspaper is a plus.
  • Teach at the undergraduate and graduate level courses in both face-to-face and virtual modalities.
  • Advising undergraduate and graduate students.
  • Connect students with and review internship opportunities.
  • Engage in scholarly research, presentations, and publications and in professional development activities. ORU is a teaching university with an active research agenda encouraged.
  • Be involved in university activities such as faculty meetings, committee meetings, retreats, and chapel services.
  • Additional skills and experience in debate coaching, event planning, grant writing, nonprofit management, and philanthropy may elevate one's candidacy.
    • REQUIREMENTS
  • A Ph.D. in Communication or terminal degree in a closely related discipline is preferred. ABD candidates may also be considered.
  • Integrating a Spirit-empowered Christian faith in the classroom.
  • Have a demonstrated history of or potential for successful and excellent teaching and student engagement.
    • APPLICATION REMINDERS
  • Complete the ORU faculty application
  • Please provide a letter of interest, curriculum vitae (including references), and transcripts from all colleges and universities listed on your C.V. and application, and at least (3) letters of recommendation. These items can be uploaded to the 'Additional Documents' section of the application.
  • Please provide names, titles, and e-mail addresses for three references. (Included in the application)

    • Equal Employment Opportunity:

    Oral Roberts University promotes equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of differences in race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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