Professor of Communication (Rank of Full Professor)

Oral Roberts University; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Oral Roberts University in Tulsa seeks a Professor of Communication at the rank of full-professor to begin Fall 2026/Spring 2027. Review of applications begins immediately, with priority by March 6, 2026.

Responsibilities include teaching in undergraduate and graduate programs in both residential and hybrid formats, advising and developing new graduate offerings, and sustaining an active research agenda. The candidate will join ORU’s School of Communication & Public Affairs, contribute to the

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Communication as required.
• A track record of teaching, scholarship and service worthy of full-professor.
• Ability to effectively integrate faith and learning.
• Knowledge of higher education practices and diverse instructional techniques.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.
• Teach courses in undergraduate and graduate communication programs (residential and hybrid).
• Teach in face-to-face and virtual/hybrid modalities.
• Provide academic advisement for undergrad and graduate students.
• Connect students with internship opportunities and reviews.
• Engage in scholarly research, presentations and publications; active research agenda encouraged.
• Serve on department, college, or university committees.
• Participate in faculty meetings, committees, retreats and chapel services.
• Lead and develop new graduate programming.

Skills

Teaching experience

Scholarly research

Service orientation

Faith integration

Higher education practices

Education

Ph.D. in Communication

Job description

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 Professor of Communication, at the rank of full-professor, to begin Fall 2026/ Spring 2027. Review of applications will begin immediately, with priority given to applications received by March 6, 2026. Interested applicants may contact the Chair of the School of Communication & Public Affairs, Dr. Marcela Chavan ([e-mail]; 918-495-7080) with questions about the opening.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.
• Teach courses in both the undergraduate and graduate communication programs (residential and hybrid formats). The standard teaching load for ORU faculty is 12 hours per-semester.
• Demonstrate a willingness to teach in both face-to-face and virtual/hybrid modalities.
• Provide academic advisement and direction to undergraduate and graduate students.
• Connect students with and review internship opportunities.
• Engage in scholarly research, presentations, and publications and in professional development activities. ORU is a teaching university where an active research agenda is encouraged.
• Serve on school, college, or university committees.
• Be involved in university activities such as faculty meetings, committee meetings, retreats, and chapel services.
• Take an active role in the leading and development of new graduate programming.

REQUIREMENTS

• A Ph.D. in Communication.
• A record of teaching, scholarship, and service worthy of the rank of full-professor.
• Ability to effectively integrate faith and learning.
• Knowledge of Higher Education practices and adeptness in employing diverse instructional techniques to inspire and engage students effectively.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Oral Roberts University promotes equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of differences in race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.