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Assistant Professor of Communication Law (Tenure Track) Job at Ohio University i
Ohio University, Athens, OH, United States, 45701
Posting Details
Applications will be accepted until midnight (Eastern Time Zone) on the 'Posting End Date' shown below.
Position Information
Job Title
Assistant Professor of Communication Law (Tenure Track)
Applications Accepted From
University Wide, Public: Open to the Public
Special Instructions to Applicants
Review of application materials will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please apply by January 21, 2025. Please complete the online application process found at https://www.ohiouniversityjobs.comand attach the required documents.
Required documents include:(1) Current Resume/CV
(2) A cover letter discussing qualifications and fit with the job description.
(3) References-Current contact information for three (3) references who will be contacted via email and asked to provide letters of recommendation using an online link.
(4) Teaching philosophy together with evidence of teaching effectiveness.
(5) Unofficial Transcripts
This position is eligible for the following benefits:
medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement.
Posting Number
20162717F
Job Description
The E.W. Scripps School of Journalism (JOUR) in the Scripps College of Communications at Ohio University is among the oldest and most renowned journalism programs in the United States. We are recruiting for one full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Journalism with an emphasis on Communication Law. This position is based on our campus in beautiful Athens, Ohio, and is set to begin August 16, 2025.
The successful candidate will have expertise in communication law and be able to teach in both undergraduate and graduate programs. Primary teaching duties will be to teach the core Communication Law course; additional teaching assignments will be based on the successful candidate's professional background and teaching interests. Applicants also should have successful records of research/creative activity in the area of communication law, especially as it pertains to the First Amendment, copyright/publishing, social media, and open-government laws in the U.S.
Preference will be given to individuals with successful teaching and research specific to media law as well as significant professional experience in the journalism and/or strategic communication fields. Candidates who will have earned a Ph.D. or J.D. by the start date (August 16, 2025) are preferred; candidates with a master's degree related to media and extensive professional experience related to communication law may also be considered.
This position will typically have a workload of 40% teaching/advising (two courses per semester), 40% research/creative activity, and 20% service/shared governance. New faculty are eligible for a one-course teaching reduction in their first or second year, a generous start-up fund for research/creative activity, and $2,500/year in travel expenses. Salary for the appointment is competitive and based on the candidate's credentials; the candidate also will receive Ohio University's generous benefits package including health care coverage, retirement, and additional benefits.
About the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism
The E.W. Scripps School of Journalism recently celebrated 100 years of excellence in journalism education at Ohio University. The School is one of five academic departments in the Scripps College of Communications and is in partnership with the WOUB Center for Public Broadcasting. The School is among the earliest programs to consistently receive accreditation by the Accreditation Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (ACEJMC). The School offers a Bachelor of Science degree in two tracks (News & Information and Strategic Communication), a fully online BS program, a master of science in journalism, and a Ph.D. in mass communication. The School also offers two undergraduate minors (Advertising & Public Relations and Journalism) and undergraduate certificates in podcasting and social media. Currently, the School has approximately 630 undergraduate majors, 36 graduate students, and 100 minors.
About Ohio University
Ohio University strives to be the best student-centered, transformative learning community in America, where approximately 40,000 students realize their promise, faculty advance knowledge, staff achieve excellence, and alumni become global leaders. OHIO is committed to fostering, embracing, and celebrating diversity in all its forms. Our Athens Campus offers students a vibrant residential learning experience in one of the nation's most picturesque academic settings. Additional campuses and centers serve students across the state, and online programs further advance the University's commitment to providing educational access and opportunity.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates with extensive professional experience related to communication law who will have earned a Ph.D. or J.D. by the start date (August 16, 2025).
Department
E W Scripps Schl of Journalism
Pay Rate
Pay is commensurate with experience and credentials and is accompanied by our generous university benefits such as tuition for self and dependents, a comprehensive insurance package (including but not limited to health, prescription, vision, dental, and life insurance), an excellent retirement plan including company contributions, parental leave, adoption reimbursement, and more. OHIO is also proud to offer wellness programs, on-site wellness facilities, and a generous employee assistance program. Additional Information is available at https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits/.
Job Open Date
12/05/2024
Posting Close Date
January 21, 2025
Employment Type
full-time regular
Job Category
Tenure Track Faculty
Months
9 month
Planning Unit
Scripps College of Communication
Work Schedule
Campus
Athens
Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.
Eddith Dashiell, search committee chair, dashiell@ohio.edu
Non-Discrimination 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 will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ethnicity, national ancestry, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, military service or veteran status, mental or physical disability, or genetic information. Ohio University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Applications will be accepted until midnight (Eastern Time Zone) on the 'Posting End Date' shown below.
Position Information
Job Title
Assistant Professor of Communication Law (Tenure Track)
Applications Accepted From
University Wide, Public: Open to the Public
Special Instructions to Applicants
Review of application materials will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please apply by January 21, 2025. Please complete the online application process found at https://www.ohiouniversityjobs.comand attach the required documents.
Required documents include:(1) Current Resume/CV
(2) A cover letter discussing qualifications and fit with the job description.
(3) References-Current contact information for three (3) references who will be contacted via email and asked to provide letters of recommendation using an online link.
(4) Teaching philosophy together with evidence of teaching effectiveness.
(5) Unofficial Transcripts
This position is eligible for the following benefits:
medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement.
Posting Number
20162717F
Job Description
The E.W. Scripps School of Journalism (JOUR) in the Scripps College of Communications at Ohio University is among the oldest and most renowned journalism programs in the United States. We are recruiting for one full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Journalism with an emphasis on Communication Law. This position is based on our campus in beautiful Athens, Ohio, and is set to begin August 16, 2025.
The successful candidate will have expertise in communication law and be able to teach in both undergraduate and graduate programs. Primary teaching duties will be to teach the core Communication Law course; additional teaching assignments will be based on the successful candidate's professional background and teaching interests. Applicants also should have successful records of research/creative activity in the area of communication law, especially as it pertains to the First Amendment, copyright/publishing, social media, and open-government laws in the U.S.
Preference will be given to individuals with successful teaching and research specific to media law as well as significant professional experience in the journalism and/or strategic communication fields. Candidates who will have earned a Ph.D. or J.D. by the start date (August 16, 2025) are preferred; candidates with a master's degree related to media and extensive professional experience related to communication law may also be considered.
This position will typically have a workload of 40% teaching/advising (two courses per semester), 40% research/creative activity, and 20% service/shared governance. New faculty are eligible for a one-course teaching reduction in their first or second year, a generous start-up fund for research/creative activity, and $2,500/year in travel expenses. Salary for the appointment is competitive and based on the candidate's credentials; the candidate also will receive Ohio University's generous benefits package including health care coverage, retirement, and additional benefits.
About the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism
The E.W. Scripps School of Journalism recently celebrated 100 years of excellence in journalism education at Ohio University. The School is one of five academic departments in the Scripps College of Communications and is in partnership with the WOUB Center for Public Broadcasting. The School is among the earliest programs to consistently receive accreditation by the Accreditation Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (ACEJMC). The School offers a Bachelor of Science degree in two tracks (News & Information and Strategic Communication), a fully online BS program, a master of science in journalism, and a Ph.D. in mass communication. The School also offers two undergraduate minors (Advertising & Public Relations and Journalism) and undergraduate certificates in podcasting and social media. Currently, the School has approximately 630 undergraduate majors, 36 graduate students, and 100 minors.
About Ohio University
Ohio University strives to be the best student-centered, transformative learning community in America, where approximately 40,000 students realize their promise, faculty advance knowledge, staff achieve excellence, and alumni become global leaders. OHIO is committed to fostering, embracing, and celebrating diversity in all its forms. Our Athens Campus offers students a vibrant residential learning experience in one of the nation's most picturesque academic settings. Additional campuses and centers serve students across the state, and online programs further advance the University's commitment to providing educational access and opportunity.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's degree in journalism or a related field.
- 5 years of professional experience related to communication law.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates with extensive professional experience related to communication law who will have earned a Ph.D. or J.D. by the start date (August 16, 2025).
Department
E W Scripps Schl of Journalism
Pay Rate
Pay is commensurate with experience and credentials and is accompanied by our generous university benefits such as tuition for self and dependents, a comprehensive insurance package (including but not limited to health, prescription, vision, dental, and life insurance), an excellent retirement plan including company contributions, parental leave, adoption reimbursement, and more. OHIO is also proud to offer wellness programs, on-site wellness facilities, and a generous employee assistance program. Additional Information is available at https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits/.
Job Open Date
12/05/2024
Posting Close Date
January 21, 2025
Employment Type
full-time regular
Job Category
Tenure Track Faculty
Months
9 month
Planning Unit
Scripps College of Communication
Work Schedule
Campus
Athens
Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.
Eddith Dashiell, search committee chair, dashiell@ohio.edu
Non-Discrimination 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 will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ethnicity, national ancestry, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, military service or veteran status, mental or physical disability, or genetic information. Ohio University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Clery Act Crime Statistics
Clery Act Statistics
To view the Clery Act Annual Safety and Fire Report Click Here!