Description
Journalism Faculty
School of Communication
College of Arts and Sciences
Position Overview
The School of Communication at The Ohio State University invites applications for a 9-month full time position at the rank of associate professor or professor, with tenure, to begin August 2026. We seek a distinguished scholar and educator to provide leadership for our undergraduate journalism program. The program, comprising approximately 150 majors, is recognized for its innovative integrated approach to print, online, and video news coverage. A successful applicant will have demonstrated interests, commitments, and preferably experience in journalism and journalism education across print, broadcast, and online platforms. This individual will be instrumental in guiding the journalism program, contributing to decision-making for the award-winning Lantern Media Group, and advancing our integrated approach while preparing students for the evolving news landscape, particularly with the advent of AI-supported news production. A rigorous research program is required, with a focus on journalism (e.g., data journalism) or closely related areas such as public opinion, audience analytics, science communication, or media economics. The ability to teach courses related to journalism or journalism-adjacent topics is also expected.
Performance Objectives
Maintain a strong research agenda
Advise and mentor graduate students
Teach and mentor undergraduate students in journalism and adjacent areas
Contribute to curriculum and student preparation for a changing media landscape
Contribute to leadership of the undergraduate journalism program
Contribute to decision making for the Lantern Media Group
Additional Information
Ohio State provides access to a depth and breadth of opportunities and resources. Starting your first day, Ohio State offers you a comprehensive benefits package.
How to Apply
To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday at https://osu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/OSUCareers/job/Columbus-Campus/Associate-Professor-or-Professor-in-Journalism---School-of-Communication_R136259-2. Application closes 10/01/2025. Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Graham Dixon at [email protected]. Application materials must include:
Attachment 1: Cover Letter: A 1–2-page letter including a summary of your academic background and why you are interested in this opportunity.
Attachment 2: CV (Curriculum Vitae): A detailed overview of your scholarly experience, including your research experience, teaching and mentoring experience, service, funding, and publications.
Attachment 3: A Research Statement summarizing your past and current research accomplishments, and proposal for your future research plan as a faculty member.
Attachment 4: A Statement of Teaching and Mentoring highlighting your approaches, experience and philosophy of teaching, learning, and mentoring.
You may be asked to provide names and contact information for three reference letters following submission of your application materials. Reference letters will be requested for a selected list of candidates prior to the interview process.
The College
With more than 80 majors and 100 minors, the College of Arts and Sciences is the academic heart of the university. The Arts and Sciences provides extraordinary opportunities to collaborate across disciplines, blending creativity and analysis to truly be at the forefront of thought. The breadth and depth of knowledge in the college gives students and researchers the critical thinking and adaptability essential for a lifetime of success.
Department Information
The School of Communication (http://comm.osu.edu/) is consistently ranked among the top programs in the field, and our faculty is committed to making original and substantively important contributions to empirical social scientific research on communication processes, basic or applied. We seek colleagues who will help us advance research projects and courses that will be attractive to graduate and undergraduate students in the major, while also speaking to the interests and needs of non-majors.
The University
Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of America’s leading academic health centers. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.
Grounded in Ohio State University’s Shared Values, our university community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration and courageous thinking, and upholds freedom of expression.
Ohio State is a dynamic community where opportunity thrives, and individuals transform themselves and their world. Positions are available in countless fields and specialties. Become a Buckeye and contribute to an incredible legacy that serves to guide our future and shape a better tomorrow.
The Ohio State University is committed to enhancing academic excellence. Recruiting, supporting, and retaining faculty of the highest caliber is a core component of this commitment. The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) has established central resources to focus on offering support to new and prospective faculty and their loved ones. Service offerings include dual career partner consultation, potential employer and/or employment opportunity identification, consultation and resources related to relocation, as well as identifying opportunities to engage on campus and in the surrounding community. While employment opportunities are not guaranteed, resources and consultation are available. More information about dual career and faculty recruitment can be found here.
In addition to being responsive to dual-career opportunities, we strongly promote work-life balance to support our community members through a suite of institutionalized policies. Ohio State is a member of the Michigan, Ohio, Western Pennsylvania & West Virginia HERC.
Located in Ohio’s capital city, Ohio State’s Columbus campus is near the center of a rapidly growing and vibrant metropolitan area with a population of over 1.5 million. The area offers a wide range of affordable housing, many cultural and recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and a strong economy based on government as well as service, transportation, and technology industries. Additional information about the Columbus area is available here. Beyond its Columbus campus, Ohio State has four regional campuses including Ohio State Lima, Ohio State Mansfield, Ohio State Marion, and Ohio State Newark, in addition to the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) Wooster Campus, which houses Ohio State ATI.
The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. Additionally, there may be further requirements specific to the college or unit, which could include drug and health screenings, as well as faculty misconduct checks depending on the rank of the position.
Requirements
Education and Experience Requirements
Required: Candidates must be trained in communication or a closely aligned field and show promise of developing a national and international reputation for doing theory-based empirical research. Successful candidates will have a Ph.D. prior to August 2026.
Desired: Preference is given to applicants with a demonstrated record of publication in peer-reviewed journals as well as evidence of effective teaching. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to building an inclusive intellectual community, in line with OSU’s Shared Values.
