Assistant/Associate Professor of Communication

at  Oral Roberts University

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 2024. Review of applications will begin immediately. Interested applicants may contact the Chair of the School of Communication & Public Affairs, Cristi Eschler-Freudenrich, Ph.D.(cfreudenrich@oru.edu; 918-495-6674) with questions about the opening.

REQUIREMENTS

Requirements:

• Have a demonstrated history of or potential for successful and excellent teaching and student engagement.
• A Ph.D. in Communication, or a terminal degree in a closely related field, is preferred, 18 hours of Masters-level course work in Communication, and ABD candidates will be considered.
• Demonstrate integrated faith in the classroom, the church, and community.

A successful candidate will:

• Demonstrate excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.
• Teach four communication courses per semester, including two sections of Oral Communication (public speaking) per term. Additional courses are dependent on the candidate’s experience as they intersect the school’s needs. The undergrad teaching load is 4-4.
• Teach at the undergraduate level in both face-to-face and virtual modalities but could eventually include graduate courses.
• Advise students majoring and minoring in communication.
• 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.