ABOUT US

Oral Roberts University is a non-profit organization whose staff and faculty actually make a difference in the lives of its students. We pride ourselves on our culture and the values we uphold. Our team is passionate about what we do, and we want you to make us even better!

As a globally recognized, Holy Spirit-empowered university, we develop whole leaders for the whole world through a unique Whole Person education. Students come to ORU not to "stay" in their faith but to GROW in faith and to become the Spirit-empowered leaders they are called to be.

JOB DESCRIPTION
- FULL TIME

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 Spring or Fall 2026. Review of applications will begin immediately, with priority given to applications received by November 17, 2025. Interested applicants may contact the Chair of the School of Communication & Public Affairs, Dr. Marcela Chavan (mchavan@oru.edu; 918-495-7080) with questions about the opening.

This position is part of a batch hiring of three communication faculty to bolster the School as it launches a residential Master of Arts in Communication.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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

• 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

• 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)

Review of applications begins immediately. Please contact the Chair of the School of Communication & Public Affairs, Dr. Marcela Chavan (mchavan@oru.edu; 918-495-7080), with any questions about the opening.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

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.