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Adjunct Instructor, Scripps College of Communication
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This position is eligible for the following benefits
sick leave and retirement.
Posting Number: 20163211F
Job Description
School of Communication Studies could be hiring up to three positions to teach the following courses during the 2026-2027 academic year.
Teach two sections of COMS 3200 - Communication and New Technology (3 credit hours)
Start date: Fall Semester 2026-2027
COMS 3200 explores the ways in which communication is facilitated by, in, and through new communication technologies. The course is a major elective for COMS majors, and it is also a requirement for the Social Media Certificate.
Teach one section of COMS 3400 - Introduction to Health Communication (3 credit hours) and one section of COMS 1030- Fundamentals of Public Speaking
Start date: Fall Semester 2026-2027
COMS 3400 is concerned with issues in the theory and practice of health communication. Topics include provider-patient communication; organizational communication in health care delivery systems; communication in community/consumer health education; information technologies in health communication; communication in support systems for the elderly, disabled, and terminally ill; and communication training for health care professionals. This course is required for students with a Health Communication emphasis as well as a major elective for other COMS majors.
COMS 1030 develops understanding of theories and skills related to successful communication in the presentational speaking context. Through the use of interpretive and rhetorical methods students understand meaning, context, culture, diversity, ethics, research, and language in the development and delivery of informative and persuasive speeches that are informed by and adapted to desired audiences. This course is a general education requirement for Ohio BRICKS.
Minimum Qualifications
Scripps College of Communication-Dean's Ofc
Pay Rate: Commensurate with education and experience.
Total Compensation Estimator (For Full-Time Benefits Eligible Employees)
08/04/2026
Posting Close Date
8/7/26
Job Category: Instructor
Months
3 month
Planning Unit: Scripps College of Communication
Campus: Athens
Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.
Christina Beck, beck@ohio.edu
Non-Discrimination Statement
Ohio University is proud of its rich history and as part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, or any other bases under the law. Ohio University is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.
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University Wide, Public: Open to the Public
Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply, please complete the online application and upload the following:
- Resume or CV
- Unofficial transcripts
- References
This position is eligible for the following benefits
sick leave and retirement.
Posting Number: 20163211F
Job Description
School of Communication Studies could be hiring up to three positions to teach the following courses during the 2026-2027 academic year.
Teach two sections of COMS 3200 - Communication and New Technology (3 credit hours)
Start date: Fall Semester 2026-2027
COMS 3200 explores the ways in which communication is facilitated by, in, and through new communication technologies. The course is a major elective for COMS majors, and it is also a requirement for the Social Media Certificate.
Teach one section of COMS 3400 - Introduction to Health Communication (3 credit hours) and one section of COMS 1030- Fundamentals of Public Speaking
Start date: Fall Semester 2026-2027
COMS 3400 is concerned with issues in the theory and practice of health communication. Topics include provider-patient communication; organizational communication in health care delivery systems; communication in community/consumer health education; information technologies in health communication; communication in support systems for the elderly, disabled, and terminally ill; and communication training for health care professionals. This course is required for students with a Health Communication emphasis as well as a major elective for other COMS majors.
COMS 1030 develops understanding of theories and skills related to successful communication in the presentational speaking context. Through the use of interpretive and rhetorical methods students understand meaning, context, culture, diversity, ethics, research, and language in the development and delivery of informative and persuasive speeches that are informed by and adapted to desired audiences. This course is a general education requirement for Ohio BRICKS.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's degree in Communication, or subfield relevant to what they are teaching, or in a closely-related discipline or subfield as determined by the academic department/unit.
- Successful completion of the Ohio University School of Communication Studies Teacher Training Academy or sufficient equivalent of training in pedagogy.
- Candidates who have taught this course for the School of Communication Studies are preferred.
Scripps College of Communication-Dean's Ofc
Pay Rate: Commensurate with education and experience.
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Job Open Date08/04/2026
Posting Close Date
8/7/26
Job Category: Instructor
Months
3 month
Planning Unit: Scripps College of Communication
Campus: Athens
Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.
Christina Beck, beck@ohio.edu
Non-Discrimination Statement
Ohio University is proud of its rich history and as part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, or any other bases under the law. Ohio University is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.
Clery Act Statistics
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