Position Information
Department Communication Studies Dept (CLA)Position Title Instructor Job Title Instructor Pool - 2023/2024: Speech Communication Appointment Type Academic Teaching/Research Faculty Job Location Corvallis Position Appointment Percent Varies Appointment Basis 9 Faculty Status Regular Tenure Status Fixed-Term Pay Method Salary Pay Period 1st through the last day of the month Pay Date Last working day of the month Recommended Full-Time Salary Range Salary is commensurate with education, training and experience Position Summary
Speech Communication in the School of Arts & Communication invites applications for one or more fixed-term, non-tenure-track full/part-time Instructor positions to teach on a term-by-term basis for the 2023-2024 academic year. Some of these appointments may be reviewed for renewal or transition to an instructional position on an annual basis at the discretion of the Director.
Instructors may be needed to teach undergraduate courses on-campus or through E-campus in areas of communication such as: public speaking, argument and critical discourse, and interpersonal communication.
The primary mission of Speech Communication at OSU is undergraduate and graduate education. Students may seek BA and BS degrees in communication as well as minors. Speech Communication participates in the Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies graduate program.
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Position Duties
90% Instruction Administer and teach undergraduate courses in the following areas: public speaking, argument and critical discourse, interpersonal communication, persuasion, communication theory, rhetorical theory, etc.
10% Service
Minimum/Required Qualifications
MA, MS or Ph.D. in Communication or a related field.
Teaching experience at the college or university level.
Evident commitment to educational equity.
Preferred (Special) Qualifications
A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.
Working Conditions / Work Schedule This position requires a clear and unambiguous commitment to compliance of all National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) regulations for Division I (FBS) universities. No
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number P06856UFNumber of Vacancies Multiple Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 09/16/2023 Anticipated Appointment End Date 06/15/2024 Posting Date 05/12/2023 Full Consideration Date 08/15/2023 Closing Date 06/15/2024 Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants Special Instructions to Applicants
To ensure full consideration for fall term, applications must be received by August 15, 2023. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1) A Curriculum Vitae; and
2) A Cover Letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you to teach at the university level in this discipline; identify which discipline(s) you are qualified to teach.
3) Evidence of teaching excellence, such as student, peer or mentor evaluations. (Upload as Other Document 1)
You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.
For additional information please contact: Coleen Keedah a [email protected]
Applications will be considered throughout the 2023-2024 academic year, as needed.
OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
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