Professor of Communication; Rank of Full Professor

Professor Of Communication

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 with questions about the opening.

A successful candidate will:

• 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 include:

• 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.

Instructions include:

• Complete the ORU faculty application
• Please provide a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and unofficial transcripts from all colleges and universities listed on your C.V. These items can be uploaded to the 'Additional Documents' section of the application.
• Please provide names, titles, and contact information for at least 3 references. (Included in the application)

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.