Tenure-Track Communications Scholar & Debate Mentor

Otterbein University; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 53,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Otterbein University invites applications for the position of a full-time, tenure track Assistant Professor of Communication Studies. The appointment begins August 2027, at Otterbein University in Westerville, Ohio.

The candidate will teach seven courses annually, advise students, engage in scholarship and service, and support the university’s speech and debate team. Ph.D. or J.D. with relevant background is required for tenure-track; salary is $62,226 plus full benefits.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Speech Communication, Communication Studies, Rhetoric, or a J.D. with speech and debate background.
• Experience in competitive speech and debate.
• Teaching experience in a liberal arts setting.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and to diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Teach seven courses each year in Communication Studies.
• Advise students and mentor their academic progress.
• Maintain a program of scholarship and service.
• Support Otterbein's award-winning speech and debate team.

Skills

Mentoring students

Strong communication

Leadership

Team collaboration

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Ph.D. in Speech Communication / Communication Studies / Rhetoric

J.D. with speech and debate background

Job description

Otterbein University invites applications for the position of a full-time, tenure track Assistant Professor of Communication Studies. The appointment begins August 2027, at Otterbein University in Westerville, Ohio.

The candidate will teach seven courses annually, advise students, engage in scholarship and service, and support the university’s speech and debate team. Ph.D. or J.D. with relevant background is required for tenure-track; salary is $62,226 plus full benefits.