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Department School of Communications (CLA)

Position Title Assistant Professor (Teaching)

Job Title Assistant Professor (Teaching)

Appointment Type Academic Faculty

Job Location Corvallis

Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible

Remote or Hybrid option?

Job Summary

The College of Liberal Arts, School of Communications invites applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE ), 9-month, Assistant Professor of Teaching position. Reappointment is at the discretion of the School Head

This Assistant Professor of Teaching will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the School of Communication (primarily in Communication Studies). In particular, the position will help the School teach basic courses in strategic communication and communication studies courses.

The position will also include the ability to advise and mentor graduate students, engage with their disciplinary program in their scholarly/research work, and provide service to the Discipline, School, College and University in the form of committee work and participation in faculty meetings.

The School of Communication is comprised of the New Media Communications and Communication Studies programs. The School includes two undergraduate on-campus degrees, an online degree in Digital Communication Arts, and a BFA . The School also includes one MA/MS program in Communication Studies.

The School of Communication features multiple research labs with support for production work in video, sound, animation, gaming, and virtual reality as well as user research. Our support for research with emerging technologies is among the strongest in the region if not the country. The School is committed to developing a cutting-edge research and teaching agenda surrounding issues of media and emerging technology. Oregon State University holds both “very high research activity” and “Community Engagement” classifications from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, and is one of only two universities in the country with Land-, Sea-, Space- and Sun-Grant designations. Together, these designations mean we produce and share the highest quality research for the benefit of our community, state, country, and world. In addition, U.S. News & World Report named OSU among the “Best Global Universities” (Top 2 percent in the world). OSU offers more than 200 undergraduate and 100 graduate degree programs through its 11 colleges, the Graduate School and the Honors College. In addition to its robust intellectual and research resources, OSU has a close research relationship with the Samaritan Health Services hospital system (flagship hospital located in Corvallis). Additionally, OSU is located within 1-2 hours of two other major research hubs in Eugene (University of Oregon; Oregon Research Institute; Oregon Social Learning Center) and Portland (Oregon Health and Science University; Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research), where there are additional opportunities for collaboration.

Corvallis is a great place to live, work, and play, and Forbes ranked it as the number 4 best college town. The city is surrounded by nearly 30 miles of trails in OSU forests, is approximately 1.5 hours from Portland, a similar distance from the Pacific Coast, and is just 2 hours from recreation (hiking, skiing, scenic drives) in the Cascades Mountain Range.

Why OSU?

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS :

•Top 1.4% university in the world

•More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined

•1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.

•2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties

•7cultural resource centers (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/work-life/diversity-and-cultural-resources) that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone

•100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates

•35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color

•217k+ alumni worldwide

•For more interesting facts about OSU visit:https://oregonstate.edu/about

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers acomprehensive benefits package (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/prospective-employee) with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:

•Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.

•Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.

•Retirement savings paid by the university.

•A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.

•Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.

•Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.

•Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

Oregon State University is deeply committed to the principles of a Health Promoting University. This commitment drives a collaborative approach across OSU’s safety and well-being programs, reducing silos and coordinating efforts to enhance employee safety and well-being. By prioritizing resources that support the health of both employees and students, OSU fosters a culture of care and a healthier campus environment where everyone can thrive.

Future and current OSU employees can use theBenefits Calculator (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/new-employees/benefits-calculator) to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU .

Key Responsibilities

75% – Teaching and Advising

15% – Research

10% – Service:

What You Will Need

+ Doctoral degree in Communication.

+ Evidence of university teaching effectiveness in communication courses

+ Record of scholarship in Communication as demonstrated by any of the following: development of research applications, research funding, published manuscripts, presentations at conference, or an ability to articulate a planned program of research.

+ Demonstrated expertise in strategic communication.

+ Evident commitment to educational equity, effectiveness, and inclusivity.

What We Would Like You to Have

+ Demonstrated ability or potential to contribute to curriculum development, using both in-person and online modalities.

+ Demonstrated potential and/or experience teaching and developing strategic communication courses

+ Experience in teaching both in-person and online modalities.

+ Demonstrated potential and/or experience teaching and developing courses including but not limited to advertising, advanced argumentation, bargaining and negotiation, communication and/or rhetorical theory, conflict management, critical communication, and/or public relations.

+ Evidence of potential for effective service to the university and profession.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Pay Method Salary

Pay Period 1st through the last day of the month

Pay Date Last working day of the month

Recommended Full-Time Salary Range Salary is commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

Link to Position Description

https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position\_descriptions/174818

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number P09572UF

Number of Vacancies 1

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 09/16/2026

Anticipated Appointment End Date

Posting Date 11/24/2025

Full Consideration Date 01/09/2026

Closing Date 01/16/2026

Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants

Special Instructions to Applicants

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by January 9, 2026.Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) A resume/CV;

2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position;

3) Statement of Research;

4) Statement of Teaching; and

5) Publications

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

For additional information please contact:

Bernard Wang

[email protected]

(541) 737-6562

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Supplemental Questions

Read More at: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/174874

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.