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Adjunct Instructor of Communication Studies, Beginning Academic Year 2024-2025 (POOL POSTING)

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Ohio University’s Regional Campuses are located in the following cities in the State of Ohio: Chillicothe; Eastern (St. Clairsville, OH); Lancaster; Southern (Ironton, OH); and Zanesville.

This is a POOL posting accepting applications on a rolling basis for adjunct positions that become available beginning with the 2024-2025 academic year.

Please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, a current resume/CV, unofficial transcripts, and a list of at least three (3) professional references with current contact details, including email addresses.

Please include the campus or campuses of choice in the cover letter: Chillicothe, Eastern (St. Clairsville), Lancaster, Southern (Ironton), and Zanesville.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until March 31, 2025.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

Posting Details

Applications will be accepted until midnight (Eastern Time Zone) on the ‘Posting End Date’ shown below.

Position Information

Job Title Adjunct Instructor of Communication Studies, Beginning Academic Year 2024-2025 (POOL POSTING)
Applications Accepted From Public: Open to the Public
Special Instructions to Applicants
Ohio University’s Regional Campuses are located in the following cities in the State of Ohio: Chillicothe; Eastern (St. Clairsville, OH); Lancaster; Southern (Ironton, OH); and Zanesville.

This is a POOL posting accepting applications on a rolling basis for adjunct positions that become available beginning with the 2024-2025 academic year.

Please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, a current resume/CV, unofficial transcripts, and a list of at least three (3) professional references with current contact details, including email addresses.

Please include the campus or campuses of choice in the cover letter: Chillicothe, Eastern (St. Clairsville), Lancaster, Southern (Ironton), and Zanesville.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until March 31, 2025.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.
This position is eligible for the following benefits: sick leave and retirement.
Posting Number 20162458F
Job Description
Ohio University Regional Campuses are seeking part-time instructors to teach a COMS 1030 – Fundamentals of Public Speaking course at the undergraduate level. The exact number of Instructors needed is undetermined at this time as it is primarily dependent upon enrollments and changing programmatic needs. When a need arises, the department will select qualified candidates from this pool.

Specific in-person need on the regional campuses includes COMS 1030 (Fundamentals of Public Speaking). The COMS 1030 course covers the Fundamentals of Public Speaking and develops understanding of theories and skills related to successful communication in the presentational speaking context. Through the use of interpretive and rhetorical methods, students understand meaning, context, culture, diversity, ethics, research, and language in the development and delivery of informative and persuasive speeches that are informed by and adapted to desired audiences.

Positions will include teaching from 3 credit hours to up to 11 credit hours per term. There is a future possibility for various delivery modes including in person/face-to-face, hybrid or via technology.

This is not a remote position.

This is a part-time position eligible for sick leave and retirement benefits.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in Communications, Communication Studies, or closely related field at time of application and a cohesive set of 18 semester credit hours of discipline relevant graduate course work.
Preferred Qualifications
Statement on teaching philosophy and experience with teaching of writing.
Department CHILI Communication
Pay Rate
Standard rates for per credit compensation.
Job Open Date 04/14/2024
Posting Close Date
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until March 31, 2025.
Employment Type Temporary (for group 3 ONLY)
Job Category Instructor
Months 3 month
Planning Unit Regional Higher Education
Work Schedule
Campus Chillicothe, Southern, Eastern, Lancaster, Zanesville
Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position. Gail Hayes/hayesg@ohio.edu
Diversity Statement
Ohio University is proud of its rich history, diverse campuses, international communities, and beautiful Appalachian settings. As part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming, respectful, diverse, and inclusive workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, ethnicity, national origin, national ancestry, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, military service or veteran status, mental or physical disability, or genetic information. Ohio University is an equal access/equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
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Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
  2. Cover Letter
  3. References
  4. Unofficial transcripts
Optional Documents
  1. Actual or proposed course syllabi
  2. Teaching philosophy statement

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Please indicate how you learned about this posting.
    • www. ohiouniversityjobs.com
    • www.higheredjobs.com
    • www.ohiomeansjobs.com
    • The Athens Messenger
    • The Chronicle of Higher Education
    • Ohio University employee
    • OHIO Jobs Line (phone)
    • Employment Agency
    • Posted Announcement
    • Professional association
    • Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, etc)
    • OTHER
  2. * Are you a former employee of the Regional Higher Education planning unit who accepted the early retirement incentive program (ERIP) in Spring 2018? If so, have you been provided a letter from a planning unit representative inviting you to apply for this position?
    • Yes, I was an ERIP Participant, and I have received an invitation to apply
    • Yes, I was an ERIP Participant, but I have NOT received an invitation to apply
    • No, I was not an ERIP Participant
  3. * Do you have, or will you have by the start date(s), at least an earned Master's Degree in Communication Studies or a related field?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * Please indicate your level of teaching experience in a higher education environment
    • no related experience
    • Less than one year
    • At least one year, but less than 3 years.
    • At least 3 years but less than 5 years
    • At least 5 years, but less than 7 years
    • At least 7 years, but less than 10 years
    • 10 years or more
  5. * Please indicate the campus (or campuses) that you are considering for employment: Chillicothe Eastern Lancaster Southern Zanesville
    • Chillicothe
    • Eastern
    • Lancaster
    • Southern
    • Zanesville