Job description
Position Title: Assistant/Associate Professor of Communication- Communication Scholar (Tenure-Track/Tenured)
Department: Communication
Position Type: Faculty
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
- Candidates must have earned their doctorate in communication or closely related fields by the time of appointment in August 2026.
- Publications in top-tier communication journals.
- Proven record of teaching excellence in at least 3 undergraduate or graduate courses offered by the Department.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Be able to teach communication theory at the undergraduate level.
- Be able to teach qualitative or quantitative methods courses at the graduate level.
Description:
The Department of Communication in the Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Oklahoma seeks a tenure-track or tenured communication scholar at the Assistant or Associate rank. We seek applicants with teaching experience and publications spanning multiple areas of current departmental specialization, including two or more of the following: health communication, organizational communication, communication and culture, media, interpersonal communication, persuasion, nonverbal communication, computer-mediated communication, and communication technology. The successful candidate will have a publication record consistent with a top-tier public university. A strong record of publication in in-field refereed journal articles, and especially in elite journals, is desired, as is experience teaching communication theory and quantitative or qualitative methods.
According to Forbes’ 2023 annual ranking, the University of Oklahoma is number one in the nation among America’s Best Employers for Women. Norman, Oklahoma (population approx. 128,000) is located in the heart of the state. The city has been consistently rated as one of the top 100 best places in which to live by various magazines. The city offers a wide variety of cultural, educational, leisure, and recreational opportunities and a lower than the national average cost of living. It is conveniently located less than 20 miles from a large airport and the opportunities of a major metropolitan area, Oklahoma City (over 1.4 million).
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct leading-edge communication research.
- Teach a 2-2 course load in the undergraduate and graduate program.
- Mentor graduate students and participate on graduate committees.
- Serve on department committees, as needed.
EEO Statement:
The University, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, gender identity/expression (consistent with applicable law), age (40 or older), religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admissions, employment, housing, financial aid, and educational services.
Why You Belong at the University of Oklahoma
The University of Oklahoma values our community’s unique talents, perspectives, and experiences. At OU, we aspire to harness our innovation, creativity, and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere. You Belong Here!
Mission of the University of Oklahoma
The Mission of the University of Oklahoma is to provide the best possible educational experience for our students through excellence in teaching, research and creative activity, and service to the state and society.
How to apply
Applicants must submit the following materials to https://apply.interfolio.com/177483:
1. Cover letter detailing relevant academic and industry experience.
2. Curriculum vitae (CV).
3. Evidence of teaching effectiveness.
4. Contact Information for three confidential letters of recommendation
Send questions to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. John Banas ([email protected]).
Application Review will start: November 10, 2025, positon will remain open until filled
Expected Start Date: August 15, 2026
