Associate Professor or Professor in Journalism - School of Communication Job at

Associate Professor or Professor in Journalism - School of Communication

The School of Communication at The Ohio State University invites applications for a 9-month full-time position at the rank of associate professor or professor, with tenure, to begin August 2026. We seek a distinguished scholar and educator to provide leadership for our undergraduate journalism program.

A successful applicant will have demonstrated interests, commitments, and preferably experience in journalism and journalism education across print, broadcast, and online platforms. This individual will be instrumental in guiding the journalism program, contributing to decision-making for the award-winning Lantern Media Group, and advancing our integrated approach while preparing students for the evolving news landscape, particularly with the advent of AI-supported news production.

Performance objectives include maintaining a strong research agenda, advising and mentoring graduate students, teaching and mentoring undergraduate students in journalism and adjacent areas, contributing to curriculum and student preparation for a changing media landscape, and contributing to leadership of the undergraduate journalism program.

• Maintain a strong research agenda
• Advise and mentor graduate students
• Teach and mentor undergraduate students in journalism and adjacent areas
• Contribute to curriculum and student preparation for a changing media landscape
• Contribute to leadership of the undergraduate journalism program
• Contribute to decision-making for the Lantern Media Group

Education and experience requirements include a Ph.D. in communication or a closely aligned field, with a promise of developing a national and international reputation for doing theory-based empirical research. Desired qualifications include a demonstrated record of publication in peer-reviewed journals and evidence of effective teaching.

Application materials must include a cover letter, CV, research statement, and statement of teaching and mentoring. The application closes on 10 / 01 / 2025. Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Graham Dixon at dixon.716@osu.edu.

The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability. Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.

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