Kent State University Jobs

I took a few days off from the blog as I traveled back to the Midwest, a trip that involved my laptop hard drive dying as I was shutting it down to pack for the plane. (Excellent timing!) So as I get settled back in Austin, I wanted to just pass along this job posting from Kent State University:


Kent State University is looking to its College of Communication and Information to take the lead in spearheading the creation of a robust center of excellence in health communication and health information. This initiative is part of an overarching University-wide mission to become a world leader in interdisciplinary public health research and exploration.

As a result, the School of Communication Studies is seeking to add to its faculty three highly regarded and productive scholars to take the lead in shaping and implementing this initiative. In addition to the University’s strong commitment to this mission, Northeast Ohio boasts some of the most respected medical facilities in the country with which to partner. They range from the Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals to Akron’s Summa Health System and Children’s Hospital, with its world renowned burn center. In addition, Kent State University is part of a consortium of universities that comprise the Northeast Ohio Universities College of Medicine. The University’s effort is led by Provost Robert Frank, former dean of the College of Public Health and Health Professions at the University of Florida.

The School of Communication Studies is part of the College of Communication and Information, which also includes the schools of Journalism and Mass Communication, Library and Information Science, and Visual Communication Design, along with the M.A. program in Information Architecture and Knowledge Management. The College is Kent State University’s leading campus laboratory for interdisciplinary work. The College is led by Dean James Gaudino, former executive director of the National Communication Association.

Positions: Three open-rank faculty positions. We encourage applications from either individual scholars or existing research teams. We are open to creative hiring solutions.

Qualifications: We are seeking highly accomplished candidates with an outstanding record of grants and publications in health communication, with secondary expertise in mass communication, interpersonal communication, organizational communication, new communication technologies, information science, or visual communication design. Expertise in social science research methods and statistics is highly desirable. The Ph.D. or appropriate terminal degree is required.

Compensation: Salary is highly competitive and commensurate with rank and accomplishment. A competitive start-up package also is available.

The School: The School of Communication Studies comprises a close-knit faculty that places a premium on collaborative work at the intersections of traditional disciplines.

The Locale: Kent State University is located in the picturesque rolling hills of Northeastern Ohio. Kent, “The Tree City,” is conveniently located 15 minutes from Akron, 45 minutes from Cleveland and 30 minutes from the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. It offers a wonderful combination of college-town environment in close proximity to the cultural, dining and professional sports activities of major cities. The Cuyahoga Valley National Park has hundreds of miles of hiking, bicycling and bridle trails in the stunning Cuyahoga Valley.

A letter of application, vita and reference information should be sent to:

Dr. Stan Wearden, Director
School of Communication Studies
Kent State University
P.O. Box 5190
Kent, OH 44242-0001

Kent State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.