Faculty Positions Available
The College of Arts and Sciences at The Ohio State University, home to 39 departments and schools and 20 world-class research centers and institutes, invites applications and nominations for the following full-time, tenure-track faculty positions.
The Ohio State University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Department: African American and African Studies
Position: Somali Language and Culture
Position: Physical Anthropology/Skeletal Biology and Quantitative Analysis
Position: All Areas with Preference from Exoplanets or Star Formation
Position: Ohio Eminent Scholar in Macromolecular Structure and Function
Position: Ohio Research Scholar
Position: Communication Technology
Position: Group, Network, or Organizational Communication
Position: Strategic Communications/ Advertising
Department: East Asian Languages & Literatures
Position: Chinese Language and Pedagogy - China Centers in Shanghai and Qingdao
Position: Applied Microeconomics
Position: Applied Industrial Organization
Position: Interdisciplinary: International Economics and International Studies
Department: Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology
Position: Evolutionary and Ecological Genomics
Position: History of English Language/Grammar
Department: French and Italian
Position: Greek Literature of the 5th Century BCE
Position: Early Modern Art of Latin America
Position: Computational Linguistics
Department: Melton Center for Jewish Studies
Position: Schottenstein Chair of Israeli Studies
Department: Molecular Genetics
Position: Molecular Genetics Systems – Cancer
Position: Wind Conducting and Associate Director of Bands
Department: Near Eastern Languages and Cultures
Position: Critical Islamic Legal Studies
Position: Philosophy of Science
Position: Theoretical Particle Physics and Experimental Physics (2 positions)
Position: Comparative Politics
Position: Comparative Politics
Position: Human Neuroscience/Brain Imaging
Rank: Assistant or Early Associate
Position: Quantitative Psychology (2)
Position: Developmental Psychology/Neuroscience
Position: Social Stratification
Department: Speech and Hearing
Department: Spanish and Portuguese
Position: Contemporary Iberian Studies
Position: Mathematical, Applied, Computational Methods
Position: Bioinformatics or Biological/Biomedical Sciences (2 positions)
Position: Media Design for Live Performance
Position: Mershon Center for International Security Studies
Position: Center for Applied Plant Sciences
Department: African American and African Studies
Position: Somali Language and Culture
Rank: Assistant Professor
The Department of African American and African Studies (AAAS) at The Ohio State University invites applications for tenure-track Assistant professor to teach courses in Somali language and culture beginning in fall 2012. Native or near native command of Somali is expected since the candidate will teach beginning, intermediate, advanced, and conversation courses in the language. The candidate’s area of specialization could include the following: Applied Linguistics, Foreign Language Education, Sociolinguistics, or related disciplines. Particular attention will be given to candidates who can teach both Somali and Swahili. Successful candidates will be expected to teach four courses per year at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and develop new interdisciplinary and advanced courses in language, society, and culture. In addition, the candidate will also be expected to direct a study abroad program to East Africa. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in hand at the time of application.
Application Instructions: Deadline for the first consideration of applications is March 1, 2012. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please send your application materials: Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae (CV), Three letters of reference, and Writing Sample to:
Dr. Lupenga Mphande, Search Committee Chairperson
African Languages Program
Department of African American and African Studies
The Ohio State University
486 University Hall
230 North Oval Mall
Columbus, Ohio 43210-1319.
The Ohio State University, one of the nation’s leading public research universities, provides a distinctive educational experience for students and a research program of significant strength. It has also one of the largest African languages programs in the country.
The Ohio State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. To build a diverse workforce Ohio State encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women.
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Position: Physical Anthropology/Skeletal Biology and Quantitative Analysis
Rank: Assistant Professor
Rank: Assistant Professor
The Department of Anthropology in the College of Arts and Sciences at The Ohio State University invites applications for a regular, tenure-track position at the assistant professor rank, effective August 2012. We seek a physical anthropologist with expertise in skeletal biology and quantitative analysis. Teaching and research interests should be compatible with the department’s focus on evolutionary anthropology, human ecological adaptations, and quantitative approaches in anthropology. Applicants must have Ph.D. in hand at the time of application. Evidence of productivity and excellence in research and teaching required.
Application Instructions: Please send letter of application, CV, and names and contact information of three references to Dr. Sam Stout, Chair, Anthropology Search Committee, Department of Anthropology, 4034 Smith Laboratory, 174 W. 18th Avenue, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210-1106. The deadline for applications is November 1, 2011.
The Ohio State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. To build a diverse workforce, Ohio State encourages applications from qualified women, minorities, Vietnam-era veterans, disabled veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Position: Photography
Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor
Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor
The Department of Art in the College of Arts and Sciences at The Ohio State University invites applications for a regular, tenure-track position at the rank of assistant or associate professor, focused on photography, effective August 2012. Candidates must possess an M.F.A. degree or the equivalent. Candidates must have a demonstrated record of significant photography-based background with commitment to conceptual inquiry and technical expertise. We seek candidates with an active professional creative practice, including a record of exhibitions/presentations/projects beyond the local and regional level. The ideal candidate should have more than three years college-level teaching experience, possess advanced wet darkroom capabilities, and be able to teach digital imaging and printing and a combination of the following: alternative photographic processes, large format photography, and/or studio lighting. The candidate must have knowledge and be well-versed in the theoretical, contemporary and historical lineage of photography. This position will require a commitment to teaching undergraduate and graduate students, and creating a critical and experimental learning environment within a public research university. Previous experience in curricular development, mentoring students, and service on graduate committees is preferred. Service and committee work expected.
Application Instructions: OSU will be using Slideroom to facilitate the application process. Please submit the following materials via uploads at https://osuart.slideroom.com: twenty examples of your work, including name, title, size, media, and date that the work was completed; letter of Application- Artist statement- Resume/CV; sample syllabi of course(s) taught; twenty examples of student work; names and contact information of three individuals who can provide recommendations (recommenders will be asked to upload letters to Slideroom). An incomplete application may exclude the applicant from consideration. All application materials must be received by October 21st, 2011.
The Ohio State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. To build a diverse workforce, Ohio State encourages applications from qualified women, minorities, Vietnam-era veterans, disabled veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Position: All areas with preference from Exoplanets or Star Formation
Rank: Assistant to Full Professor
Rank: Assistant to Full Professor
The Department of Astronomy in the College of Arts and Sciences at The Ohio State University invites applications for an anticipated faculty position. The appointment may be at the junior or senior level depending upon qualifications and experience, and is to be effective August 2012. All areas of Astronomy will be considered. All factors being commensurate, a preference will be given to candidates working in the areas of exoplanets or star formation. Theorists, observers, and instrumentalists are encouraged to apply. Applicants should have an outstanding research record, as well as a commitment to teaching excellence.
Application Instructions: Send a C.V., a publication list, a statement of past, current, and planned research; and three letters of reference to: The Faculty Search Committee, The Ohio State University, 4055 McPherson Lab, 140 W 18th Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43210. Review of applications will begin January 13, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. The contact information is as follows:
Tel: 614-292-1773
Fax: 614-292-2928
Email address for inquiries: facultysearch@astronomy.ohio-state.edu
Related URL: http://www.astronomy.ohio-state.edu
Fax: 614-292-2928
Email address for inquiries: facultysearch@astronomy.ohio-state.edu
Related URL: http://www.astronomy.ohio-state.edu
The Ohio State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. To build a diverse workforce, Ohio State encourages applications from qualified women, minorities, Vietnam-era veterans, disabled veterans and individuals with disabilities. Ohio State is an NSF Advance Institution.
Position: Ohio Eminent Scholar in Macromolecular Structure and Function
Rank: Professor
Rank: Professor
The Departments of Biochemistry and Chemistry in the College of Arts and Sciences at The Ohio State University seek applications to fill the faculty position of OHIO EMINENT SCHOLAR,a fully endowed tenured faculty position. The successful applicant will have well-documented research qualifications using modern analytical and physical approaches to investigate topics at the forefront of macromolecular structure and function. Individuals with research interests in proteomics, structure determination, molecular recognition and targeting, epigenetics, RNA biology, metabolomics, or other generally related areas are encouraged to apply. However, more than the specific focus, the quality of the applicant’s research program and promise for future accomplishments will be of primary importance. The successful applicant will be provided with a competitive salary, ample laboratory space, generous start-up funding for equipment and personnel, and an on-going annual operating budget.
The Departments of Biochemistry and Chemistry consist of approximately 55 faculty members, many of whom are actively engaged in the general research area of macromolecular structure and function, affording many opportunities for productive interactions and collaborations with the successful candidate. General information about the University and the Columbus metropolis is available through links at: http://www.osu.edu.
Contact: Chair of Search Committee is Richard Swenson (phone: 614-292-9428; email swenson.1@osu.edu).
Application Instructions:Informal enquiries from potential applicants are strongly encouraged. A curriculum vitae, description of research experience and future plans can be sent by email to the above address or the Eminent Scholar Search Committee, Attn: R.P. Swenson, Dept. of Biochemistry, The Ohio State University, 484 West 12th Ave, Columbus, Ohio 43210. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
To build a diverse workforce, Ohio State encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women. The Ohio State University is an EEO/AA and NSF ADVANCE employer
Position: Structural Biology
Rank: Assistant Professor
Rank: Assistant Professor
Position: Ohio Research Scholar
Rank: TBD
Rank: TBD
Position: Communication Technology
Rank: Assistant Professor
Rank: Assistant Professor
The School of Communication in the College of Arts and Sciences at The Ohio State University invites applications for a regular, tenure-track position at the assistant professor rank in the area of communication technology, effective August 2012. In addition to a focus on communication technologies, candidates may have a particular interest in a context area or population. The School is committed to empirical, social-scientific research on communication processes, either basic or applied, making original and substantively important contributions, and is regularly ranked among the top communication research programs in the country. We seek colleagues who will help us continue this tradition and can envision research projects and courses that will be attractive to graduate and undergraduate students from within the major, and speak to the interests and needs of non-majors. All positions involve teaching, service and a research component, and we have recently renovated a number of research labs and teaching facilities to support quality research and teaching. Candidates must have a Ph.D. degree in communication or related social science, or be ABD and earn the Ph.D. prior to September 2012. Applicants should have a demonstrated record or strong likelihood of publication in top-tier journals in the field of communication, as well as evidence of effective collegiate teaching.
Application Instructions: Send a cover letter, curriculum vita, at least one published research sample, evidence of successful collegiate teaching, and the names and contact information for three references to: William Eveland, Search Committee Chair, OSU School of Communication, 3016 Derby Hall, 154 North Oval Mall, Columbus, Ohio 43210. Informal queries or applications via email are also welcome at jobs.comm@osu.edu. Please explicitly identify the position for which you are applying, as we are conducting four separate searches in 2011-2012. Deadline for full consideration for this position is September 23, 2011. Additional information about the School and the University is available at http://www.comm.ohio-state.edu.
The Ohio State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. To build a diverse workforce Ohio State encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women.
Position: Mass Communication
Rank: Assistant to Full Professor
Rank: Assistant to Full Professor
The School of Communication at The Ohio State University invites applications for a regular, tenure-track position, open rank, in the area of mass communication, effective August 2012. In addition to a focus on mass communication technologies, candidates may have a particular interest in a context area or population. The School is committed to empirical, social-scientific research on communication processes, either basic or applied, making original and substantively important contributions, and is regularly ranked among the top communication research programs in the country. We seek colleagues who will help us continue this tradition and can envision research projects and courses that will be attractive to graduate and undergraduate students from within the major, and speak to the interests and needs of non-majors. All of our positions involve teaching, service and a research component, and we have recently renovated a number of research labs and teaching facilities to support quality research and teaching. Candidates must have a Ph.D. degree in communication or related social science, or be ABD and earn the Ph.D. prior to August 2012. Applicants should have a demonstrated record or strong likelihood of publication in top-tier journals in the field of communication, as well as evidence of effective collegiate teaching. Applicants for tenured positions must have both a strong publication record reflecting theoretically-driven interests and a national reputation for high-quality research. A record of external funding is also highly desirable for applicants for tenured positions.
Application Instructions: Send a cover letter, curriculum vita, evidence of successful collegiate teaching, and the names and contact information of three references. Untenured applicants should also send at least one published article and three letters of reference. Application materials should be sent to: William Eveland, Search Committee Chair, OSU School of Communication, 3016 Derby Hall, 154 North Oval Mall, Columbus, Ohio 43210. Informal queries or applications via email are also welcome at jobs.comm@osu.edu. Please explicitly identify the position for which you are applying, as we are conducting four separate searches in 2011-2012 Deadline for full consideration is November 18, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled. Additional information about the School and the University is available at http://www.comm.ohio-state.edu.
The Ohio State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. To build a diverse workforce Ohio State encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women.
Position: Group, Network, or Organizational Communication
Rank: Assistant Professor
Rank: Assistant Professor
The School of Communication in the College of Arts and Sciences at The Ohio State University invites applications for a regular, tenure-track position, assistant professor rank, in the area of group, network, or organizational communication with an emphasis on topics including small group interactions, organizational structures and communication networks, and communication campaigns. This position will be effective August 2012. The ideal candidate will be able to intersect with the strengths of the School in one or more of the following areas: health, politics, mass communication, or communication technology. The School is committed to empirical, social-scientific research on communication processes, either basic or applied, making original and substantively important contributions, and is regularly ranked among the top communication research programs in the country. We seek colleagues who will help us continue this tradition and can envision research projects and courses that will be attractive to graduate and undergraduate students from within the major, and speak to the interests and needs of non-majors. All of the positions involve teaching, service and a research component, and we have recently renovated a number of research labs and teaching facilities to support quality research and teaching. Candidates must have a Ph.D. degree in communication or related social science, or be ABD and earn the Ph.D. prior to August 2012. Applicants should have a demonstrated record or strong likelihood of publication in top-tier journals in the field of communication, as well as evidence of effective collegiate teaching.
Application Instructions: Send a cover letter, curriculum vita, at least one published research sample, evidence of successful collegiate teaching, and names and contact information of three references to: William Eveland, Search Committee Chair, OSU School of Communication, 3016 Derby Hall, 154 North Oval Mall, Columbus, Ohio 43210. Informal queries or applications via email are also welcome at jobs.comm@osu.edu. Please explicitly identify the position for which you are applying, as we are conducting four separate searches in 2011-2012. Deadline for full consideration for this position is September 23, 2011. Additional information about the School and the University is available at http://www.comm.ohio-state.edu.
The Ohio State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. To build a diverse workforce Ohio State encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women.
Position: Strategic Communication and/or Advertising
Rank: Assistant Professor
Rank: Assistant Professor
The School of Communication in the College of Arts and Sciences at The Ohio State University invites applications for a regular, tenure-track position at the assistant professor rank in the area of strategic communication and/or advertising. This position will be effective August 2012. In addition to a focus on strategic communication, candidates may have an interest in a particular context area that intersects with our School’s current strengths including, but not limited to: health/risk, politics, entertainment, intergroup communication, or communication technology. The School is committed to empirical, social-scientific research on communication processes, either basic or applied, making original and substantively important contributions, and is regularly ranked among the top communication research programs in the country. We seek colleagues who will help us continue this tradition, and can envision research projects and courses that will be attractive to graduate and undergraduate students from within the major, and speak to the interests and needs of non-majors. All of the positions involve teaching, service and a research component, and we have recently renovated a number of research labs and teaching facilities to support quality research and teaching. Candidates must have a Ph.D. degree in communication or related social science, or be ABD and earn the Ph.D. prior to August 2012. Applicants should have a demonstrated record or strong likelihood of publication in top-tier journals in the field of communication, as well as evidence of effective collegiate teaching.
Application Instructions: Send a cover letter, curriculum vita, at least one published research sample, evidence of successful collegiate teaching, and names and contact information of three references to: William Eveland, Search Committee Chair, OSU School of Communication, 3016 Derby Hall, 154 North Oval Mall, Columbus, Ohio 43210. Informal queries or applications via email are also welcome at jobs.comm@osu.edu. Please explicitly identify the position for which you are applying, as we are conducting four separate searches in 2011-2012. Deadline for full consideration for this position is November 18, 2011. Additional information about the School and the University is available at http://www.comm.ohio-state.edu.
The Ohio State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. To build a diverse workforce Ohio State encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women.
Position: Dance Technique
Rank: Assistant Professor
Rank: Assistant Professor
The Department of Dance in the College of Arts and Sciences at The Ohio State University seeks a dance professional actively engaged in creative activity and theoretical inquiry with an emphasis on dance technique and its application to performance, pedagogy, community engagement, dance literacy, and/or health and science. A person is sought who is connected to the forefront of training practices as it relates to physical knowledge as well as aesthetic development and who has potential to support and advance the Department’s commitment to relevance, application, and context of dance. Artists/teachers with interdisciplinary perspective are encouraged to apply. We welcome applicants who will diversify our curriculum and our faculty with regard to race, gender, and ethnicity. This candidate will contribute in the following ways: In Research: develop and disseminate pedagogy and training practices; and one or more of the following: create dance events for sites, stage, and/or community settings; collaborate with scholars and practitioners in health and science disciplines to deepen understanding and application of the dancing body; develop application of Labanotation to documentation, archiving, and creative research practices. In Teaching: bring deep expertise in a specific contemporary form that is based on defined principles and historical/cultural context; and one or more of: choreography, contact improvisation, dance in community settings, dance sciences, movement analysis, notation, pedagogy, performance techniques, site work. In Service: leadership in undergraduate and graduate programs, curriculum development, advising, and governance within the department, college, university, and the field at large. An advanced degree is preferred and professional experience is required. APPOINTMENT DATE: August 2012.
Application Instructions: Send Letter of Application, Resume, or Vita, and 3 Letters of Reference to: Bebe Miller, Chair, Search Committee, to the address below. The deadline to apply is September 30, 2011.
The Ohio State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. To build a diverse workforce, the Ohio State encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women.
Position: Industrial Design
Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor
Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor
The Department of Design in the College of Arts and Sciences at The Ohio State University invites applications for a regular, tenure-track position at the assistant or associate rank in Industrial Design effective August 2012. Candidates should have a terminal master degree (MFA, MS, MID, etc.), along with at least five years of relevant experience in teaching and/or serving the professional industry. Competitive candidates will possess an ability to balance theory and practice with a proven record of extensive knowledge in one or more of the following areas: computer-aided design, experience design, design thinking, user centered design, and design research. An established or clearly-emerging national and/or international reputation in the field is expected. Teaching will be predominantly in the Industrial Design major program, and undergraduate/graduate student advising will be expected. 3D computer-modeling (preferably Solidworks) and digital rendering expertise are expected for this position. Salary will be negotiable and competitive, commensurate with experience.
Application Instructions: Send a letter of application; a statement of research interest and/or creative activity as it pertains to their view of the Industrial Design discipline; a curriculum vitae or resume; a portfolio representing examples of both professional and student work (prints and digital files on accessible media); the names and contact information for three references; and a self-addressed return envelope with postage to: Professor Scott Shim, Search Committee Chair, Department of Design, The Ohio State University, 100 Hayes Hall, 108 North Oval Mall, Columbus, OH 43210-1318. E-mail: shim.14@osu.edu. Review of applications will begin October 22, 2011 and continue until the position is filled.
The Ohio State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. To build a diverse workforce Ohio State encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women.
Position: Chinese Language and Pedagogy - China Centers in Shanghai and Qingdao
Rank: Associate Professor
The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures (DEALL) in the College of Arts and Sciences at the Ohio State University invites applications for a regular, tenured/tenure-track position at the rank of Associate Professor in Chinese language and culture pedagogy effective August 2012. This position involves assuming responsibility for planning and implementing advanced level training in Mandarin and preparing students for domain-specific work and placing them in internships in Chinese organizations. In addition to language training, teaching includes courses in traditional and contemporary Chinese culture and language pedagogy. Advising includes undergraduate projects, Master’s theses (in English for students from China and in Chinese for non-native Chinese speakers), and Ph.D. dissertations in Chinese language pedagogy. Research should focus on the knowledge and behavioral demands confronting non-native speakers seeking professional level competencies in contemporary China, issues of cross-culture communication between Americans and Chinese, and the development of pedagogical instruments for training in these areas. The ability to participate in the expansion of language training to other Chinese topolects, such as Cantonese, Min, or Wu is considered a plus for this position. This position will require terms of service in both China and in Columbus, OH as scheduled by the University. The successful candidate will be active in research and publication, and expected to meet standard departmental teaching requirements and to perform service duties as required by the department and the university. A Ph.D. and demonstrated accomplishments in the specified field of research, teaching, and service are required.
Application Instructions: Send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, publications and/or writing samples, and three letters of recommendation to: Professor Galal Walker, Chair, Chinese Language and Culture Pedagogy Search Committee, Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures, The Ohio State University, 398 Hagerty Hall, 1775 College Road, Columbus, OH 43210. Email: <walker.17@osu.edu>. DEALL website: <deall.osu.edu>. Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2011 and continue until the position is filled.
The Ohio State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. To build a diverse faculty, women, minorities, veterans, disabled veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Position: Applied Microeconomics
Rank: Assistant Professor
Rank: Assistant Professor
The Department of Economics in the College of Arts and Sciences at the Ohio State University invites applications for a regular, tenure-track position at the assistant professor level in applied microeconomics effective August 2012. We invite applications in all applied micro fields, but are particularly interested in candidates in health and population. Salary is competitive. Candidates should have a Ph.D. or equivalent before employment, and a research, teaching, and service record commensurate with rank.
Application Instructions: All candidates must apply online at http://web.econ.ohio-state.edu/facultysearch/. Submit a vita and a sample of recent publications or working papers. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, pending availability of funds. Applications received by December 1, 2011 and will receive priority consideration.
The Ohio State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. To build a diverse workforce Ohio State encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women.
Position: Applied Industrial Organization
Rank: Assistant Professor
Rank: Assistant Professor
The Department of Economics in the College of Arts and Sciences at the Ohio State University invites applications for a regular, tenure-track position at the assistant professor rank in applied industrial organization, effective August 2012. Salary is competitive. Candidates should have a Ph.D. and a research, teaching, and service record commensurate with rank.
Application Instructions: All candidates must apply online at http://web.econ.ohio-state.edu/facultysearch/. Submit a vita and a sample of recent publications or working papers. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications received before December 1, 2011 and will receive priority consideration.
The Ohio State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. To build a diverse workforce Ohio State encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women.
Position: Interdisciplinary: International Economics and International Studies
Rank: Assistant Professor
Rank: Assistant Professor
The Department of Economics in the College of Arts and Sciences at the Ohio State University invites applications for a regular, tenure-track position at the assistant professor rank in international economics, effective August 2012. The position will be a member of the Department of Economics, with some teaching responsibilities in the International Studies Program. Salary is competitive. Candidates should have a PhD and a research, teaching, and service record commensurate with rank.
Application Instructions: All candidates must apply online at http://web.econ.ohio-state.edu/facultysearch/. Submit a vita and a sample of recent publications or working papers. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications received before December 1, 2011 will be given priority consideration.
The Ohio State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. To build a diverse workforce Ohio State encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women.
Position: Evolutionary and Ecological Genomics
Rank: Assistant Professor
Rank: Assistant Professor
The Department of Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology (EEOB) in the College of Arts and Sciences at The Ohio State University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor Rank in Evolutionary or Ecological Genomics. We seek outstanding individuals who address fundamental questions in evolution and/or ecology either through the generation of large-scale sequence or gene expression data or by using either computational/statistical approaches for the analysis of genomic data. Researchers studying non-model systems are strongly encouraged to apply. This position builds on our established strengths in population genetics, systematics, and model-based studies of evolution, and will expand the scale and scope of research on evolutionary processes in EEOB. The successful applicant will have a Ph.D., preferably with postdoctoral experience, and will be expected to develop a strong, externally funded research program, train graduate students, and contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching. Find additional information about OSU at www.osu.edu or about EEOB at eeob.osu.edu. For questions about the position, contact Dr. Lisle Gibbs (gibbs.128@osu.edu, (614) 688-3861), Chair of the search committee. The position will begin 1 October 2012.
Application Instructions: Applicants should submit a cover letter, current CV, and statements of research and teaching interests, preferably as a single pdf file, and have three letters of reference sent to Ms. Corey Ross at ross.629@osu.edu. Review of applications will begin on 12 October 2011 and continue until a suitable candidate is identified.
The Ohio State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/To build a diverse workforce, Ohio State encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women. Flexible work options are available; EEO/AA employer.
Position: History of English Language/Grammar
Rank: Assistant Professor
Rank: Assistant Professor
The Department of English at The Ohio State University invites applications for a regular, tenure-track position at the assistant professor rank specializing in the history of the English Language from earliest times to the spread of global Englishes, effective August 2012. Training in sociolinguistics and/or historical linguistics, possibly with an interest in American dialects, would be an advantage. Preference will be given to candidates whose interests integrate well with other areas of this large and diverse department, which include all fields of English and American literature, folklore, rhetoric, digital media, and literacy studies. Responsibilities include teaching graduate and undergraduate classes in English grammar and history of English (2:2 load), with opportunity for special topics courses. Ph.D. in hand is required at time of appointment. There will be preliminary interviews at the MLA Convention.
Application Instructions: Send cover letter, C.V., three letters of recommendation, and teaching transcript to Englishjobs@osu.edu, or mail to Professor Richard Dutton, Chair, Department of English, Ohio State University, 421 Denney Hall, 164 W. 17th Ave., Columbus, OH 43210. Screening of applications will begin November 1, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled.
The Ohio State University is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer. To build a diverse workforce Ohio State encourages applications from GLBT people, women, minorities, Vietnam-era veterans, disabled veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
Position: French Film
Rank: Assistant Professor
The Department of French and Italian in the College of Arts and Sciences at The Ohio State University invites applications for a regular, tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in French film and film theory, effective August 2012. Additional expertise in Francophone film is desirable. Normal teaching load is four courses over two semesters (including a graduate seminar and a senior-level course in French film and film theory). Native or near-native fluency in French, a strong research agenda, and demonstrated excellence in and commitment to teaching are required. Successful candidate must have Ph.D. in hand by the time of appointment. Initial interviews will be conducted at the MLA Convention in January 2012.
Application Instructions: Send letter of application, current curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation to Professor Jennifer Willging, Interim Chair, Department of French and Italian, 200 Hagerty Hall, 1775 College Road, Columbus, OH 43210. Email willging.1@osu.edu. Screening of applications will begin on December 1, 2011 and will continue until position is filled.
The Ohio State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. To build a diverse workforce Ohio State encourages applications from qualified women, minorities, Vietnam-era veterans, disabled veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Position: Greek Literature of the 5th Century BCE (Interdisciplinary with Theatre)
Rank: Assistant to Full Professor
Rank: Assistant to Full Professor
The Department of Greek and Latin in the College of Arts and Sciences at The Ohio State University invites applications for a regular, tenure-track position in Greek Literature at the Assistant Professor rank, starting August 2012,with a focus in the area of Greek drama, its poetic history and socio-cultural context. A demonstrable interest in its production and reception, ancient and/or modern, is desirable, as would be experience with theatrical production. The candidate must have the Ph.D. or be able to assure its completion by June 30, 2012. Promise in teaching and scholarship is essential. Teaching responsibilities will include a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses at all levels, including courses in Greek at all levels and courses in Greek and Roman literature (with an emphasis on drama) in translation.
Application Instructions: Send a complete dossier, including a Curriculum Vitae, three letters of recommendation, a writing sample of no more than 25 pages, and, if applicable, portfolio and/or audio-visual documentation to: Prof. S. Iles Johnston, Chair, Search Committee, Department of Greek and Latin, The Ohio State University, 230 North Oval Mall, Columbus, OH 43210-1319. Applications should be received by October 20, 2011
The Ohio State University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. To build a diverse workforce Ohio State encourages applications from women, minorities, Vietnam-era veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Position: Early Modern Art of Latin America
Rank: Assistant Professor
Rank: Assistant Professor
The Department of History of Art in the College of Arts and Sciences at The Ohio State University invites applications for a regular, tenure track position of Assistant Professor in the history of early modern art and architecture of Latin America (1492-1829) with a preferred research emphasis on the hybrid forms resulting from the mingling of European and Pre-Columbian visual traditions. This position will be effective August 2012. Ideally, applicants would be able to teach both the ancient art of the New World and the arts of the colonial experience. Diverse in terms of its temporal and geographic coverage, the faculty of History of Art at OSU is particularly interested in questions of historiography and critical theory; in cross-cultural exchange and the negotiation of artistic, cultural, and political boundaries; in art’s role in mediating social action; and in issues of representation and the affective engagement of the image. Applications from scholars whose work relates to one or more of these areas of inquiry are especially welcome. Qualifications: PhD and demonstrated potential for sustained engagement in innovative research while teaching in both the graduate and undergraduate programs. Salary: Commensurate with experience.
Application instructions: Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, publication and/or writing samples, and three letters of reference to: Andrew C. Shelton, Chair, Department of History of Art, The Ohio State University, 3180 Smith Lab, 174 W 18th St, Columbus, OH 43210-1318. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2011 and continue until the position is filled. For more information on the Department and its activities, please visit our website: http://history-of-art.osu.edu/.
The Ohio State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. To build a diverse workforce Ohio State encourages applications from qualified women, minorities, Vietnam-era veterans, disabled veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Position: Computational Linguistics
Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor
Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor
The Department of Linguistics in the College of Arts and Sciences at the Ohio State University invites applications for a regular, tenure-track/tenured position of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in computational linguistics, effective August 2012. Candidates should have a strong background in statistical modeling and machine learning, but otherwise the area of specialization within computational linguistics is open. Candidates are expected to have their Ph.D. completed by the time of the appointment. The new assistant or associate professor will be expected to be active in research and publication, to meet standard departmental teaching requirements and to perform service duties as required by the department and the university.
Application Instructions: Send a letter of interest, current curriculum vitae and the names and contact information of three references to: Computational Linguistics Search Committee, Department of Linguistics, The Ohio State University, 222 Oxley Hall, 1712 Neil Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210-1298. Review of applications will begin December 15, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled. For questions, please contact Michael White (mwhite@ling.ohio-state.edu). For information about the Computational Linguistics and Language Technology group and the Department of Linguistics, please visit http://www.ling.ohio-state.edu/cllt/ and http://linguistics.osu.edu.
The Ohio State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. To build a diverse workforce Ohio State encourages applications from women, minorities, Vietnam-era veterans, disabled veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
Position: Probability
Rank: Assistant to Full Professor
Rank: Assistant to Full Professor
The Department of Mathematics in the College of Arts and Sciences at The Ohio State University invites applications for a regular, tenure-track position, open rank, in Probability, effective August 2012. Candidates are expected to have a Ph.D. in mathematics (or related area) and to present evidence of excellence in teaching and research. Further information about the department can be found at http://www.math.ohio-state.edu.
Application Instructions: Submit applications online at http://www.mathjobs.org. If you cannot apply online, please contact facultysearch@math.ohio-state.edu or write to: Hiring Committee, Department of Mathematics, The Ohio State University, 231 W. 18th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210. Review of applications will begin November 14, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled.
The Ohio State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. To build a diverse workforce, Ohio State encourages applications from minorities, veterans, women, and individuals with disabilities. Flexible work options available. Ohio State is an NSF Advance Institution.
Position: Analysis
Rank: Assistant Professor
Rank: Assistant Professor
The Department of Mathematics in the College of Arts and Sciences at The Ohio State University invites applications for a regular, tenure-track position at the assistant professor rank, in Analysis, effective August 2012. Candidates are expected to have a Ph.D. in mathematics (or related area) and to present evidence of excellence in teaching and research. Further information about the department can be found at http://www.math.ohio-state.edu.
Application Instructions: Submit applications online at http://www.mathjobs.org. If you cannot apply online, please contact facultysearch@math.ohio-state.edu or write to: Hiring Committee, Department of Mathematics, The Ohio State University, 231 W. 18th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210. Review of applications will begin November 14, 2011 and continue until the position is filled.
The Ohio State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. To build a diverse workforce, Ohio State encourages applications from minorities, veterans, women, and individuals with disabilities. Flexible work options available. Ohio State is an NSF Advance Institution.
Position: Schottenstein Chair of Israeli Studies
Rank: Professor
Rank: Professor
The Melton Center for Jewish Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences at The Ohio State University invites applications for the Saul and Sonia Schottenstein Chair in Israel Studies. Candidates may be of any rank; Assistant Professors will be eligible for the honorific title at the time of promotion and tenure. Candidates may be from any discipline within the College of Arts and Sciences, including (but not limited to): Comparative Studies, Economics, Film Studies, Gender Studies, Germanic Languages and Literatures, History, Near Eastern Languages and Cultures, Philosophy, Political Science, or the Sciences. The academic unit of appointment will be based on the candidate’s area of expertise. The Chair appointee will teach and promote scholarship about the modern State of Israel, and must be able and willing to teach, as part of the regular teaching load, at least one undergraduate lecture course annually on an aspect of contemporary Israel. The Chair appointee is also expected to mentor students and provide them with information on internships related to Israel and the area of Israel Studies. The successful applicant will also serve as a community and university resource for Israel Studies. Qualified applicants must possess native or near-native fluency in Hebrew and hold a Ph.D. or terminal degree in their field of expertise.
Application Instructions: Send letter of application, CV, and a sample of recent written work to Schottenstein Chair Search Committee, College of Arts and Sciences, 114 University Hall, 230 North Oval Mall, Columbus, OH 43210. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled.
The Ohio State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. To build a diverse workforce, Ohio State encourages applications from women, minorities, Vietnam-era veterans, disabled veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
Position: Molecular Genetics Systems – Cancer
Rank: Assistant to Full Professor
Rank: Assistant to Full Professor
Thanks for your interest in this position in the Department of Molecular Genetics in the College of Arts and Sciences at The Ohio State University. The position description is still being developed. Please check back for details at a later date.
Position: Music Theory
Rank: Assistant Professor
Rank: Assistant Professor
The School of Music in the College of Arts and Sciences at The Ohio State University invites applications for a regular, tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor rank in Music Theory and Cognition effective August 2012. Qualifications include Ph.D. in Music Theory or related field and outstanding research potential. Evidence of scholarly activity and effective teaching at the college level is required. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in music theory, advising undergraduate and graduate students, serving on student graduate committees, and participating in teaching and coordination of core undergraduate theory and aural training courses. The successful candidate is expected to pursue an active research agenda and provide service at the school, college, and university level.
Application Instructions: Send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the name and contact information of three references to: Professor David Huron, Chair, Music Theory and Cognition Search Committee, School of Music 110 Weigel Hall, 1866 College Road, Columbus, OH 43210-1170. Review of applications will begin October 7, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled.
The Ohio State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. To build a diverse workforce Ohio State encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women.
Position: Viola
Rank: Assistant Professor
Rank: Assistant Professor
The School of Music in the College of Arts and Sciences at The Ohio State University invites applications for a regular, tenure-track position as an Assistant or Associate Professor of Viola effective August 2012.
Qualifications: A Masters Degree minimum. Evidence of established or emerging career as a viola soloist, chamber musician, or orchestral performer. Demonstrated excellence in studio teaching and recruiting at the college level. Creative/scholarly activity sufficient for graduate teaching and academic advising
Responsibilities: Teach viola at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Coach and perform chamber music. Advise students enrolled in undergraduate, master, and doctoral degree programs. Recruitment, creative/scholarly activity and service contributions appropriate for a faculty member at a major Research I University. Additional duties commensurate with experience and needs of the OSU School of Music.
Application Instructions: Strings at Ohio State welcomes candidates who embrace a spirit of inquiry and innovation appropriate to a unique strings culture that promotes excellence in performance, pedagogy and research. Send a letter of application, curriculum vitae and the name, address, e-mail address, and phone/fax number of three references to: Dr. Robert Gillespie Chair, Viola Search Committee, School of Music, 110 Weigel Hall, 1866 College Road, Columbus, OH 43210-1170.
Closing date: Review of applications will begin on January 3, 2012. The committee will continue to review applications until the position is filled.
The Ohio State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. To build a diverse workforce Ohio State encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women.
Position: Clarinet
Rank: Assistant or Associate
Rank: Assistant or Associate
The School of Music in the College of Arts and Sciences at The Ohio State University invites applications for a regular, tenure-track position at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank in Clarinet effective August 2012. Qualifications include Doctoral degree or equivalent professional experience. College teaching with a record of successful recruiting is preferred.
Responsibilities: Provide studio instruction to undergraduate and graduate music majors, coach chamber music, and teach pedagogy and literature. Perform collaboratively with faculty in the School of Music and as a member of the Scarlet Winds (faculty woodwind quintet). Recruit and retain quality undergraduate and graduate students. Faculty members are usually assigned to one or more committees within the School of Music and/or the University.
Application Instructions: Interested applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, CD of recent performances and a list of at least three references who may be contacted by phone to:
Professor Katherine Borst Jones, Chair,
Clarinet Search Committee
School of Music 110 Weigel Hall
1866 College Road
Columbus, OH 43210-1170.
Closing date: Review of applications will begin on January 3, 2012. The committee will continue to review applications until the position is filled.
The Ohio State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. To build a diverse workforce Ohio State encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women.
Responsibilities: Provide studio instruction to undergraduate and graduate music majors, coach chamber music, and teach pedagogy and literature. Perform collaboratively with faculty in the School of Music and as a member of the Scarlet Winds (faculty woodwind quintet). Recruit and retain quality undergraduate and graduate students. Faculty members are usually assigned to one or more committees within the School of Music and/or the University.
Application Instructions: Interested applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, CD of recent performances and a list of at least three references who may be contacted by phone to:
Professor Katherine Borst Jones, Chair,
Clarinet Search Committee
School of Music 110 Weigel Hall
1866 College Road
Columbus, OH 43210-1170.
Closing date: Review of applications will begin on January 3, 2012. The committee will continue to review applications until the position is filled.
The Ohio State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. To build a diverse workforce Ohio State encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women.
Position: Wind Conducting and Associate Director of Bands
Rank: Associate Professor
Rank: Associate Professor
The School of Music at the Ohio State University invites applications for a regular, tenure-track position to be filled as Assistant or Associate Professor of Music/Associate Director of Bands ,effective August 2012. A Masters degree is required, Doctorate preferred (music education or conducting). Three years (minimum) of successful teaching at the high school level is required. Demonstrated success conducting concert bands and teaching conducting at the university level and evidence of scholarly work/research commensurate with that of a large and comprehensive research university is expected. Responsibilities include: Conductor of The Ohio State University Symphonic Band; oversight and teaching of the undergraduate conducting curriculum. The successful candidate will represent the OSU Bands to important external constituencies, including the public schools of Ohio, the Ohio Music Education Association, the CBDNA and other professional organizations; and establish and maintain a local, regional, and national profile. Additional responsibilities may be assigned given the qualifications and interests of the successful candidate. These may include the administration of the annual High School Wind Band Invitational, the High School Honor Band Weekend and/or the Middle School Honor Band Festival. The successful candidate will work closely with the Director of Bands and demonstrate an ardent commitment to working in a team-centered environment. Further he/she will join a dedicated band faculty, administering the 650 student Ohio State University Band Program offering comprehensive, professional and educational ensemble experiences to its students.
Application Instructions: Send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the name and contact information of three references to: Dr. Russel C. Mikkelson, Chair, Associate Director of Bands Search Committee, School of Music 110 Weigel Hall, 1866 College Road, Columbus, OH 43210-1170. Do not send audio or video recordings until requested. Review of applications will begin October 7, 2011, and will continue until the position is filled.
The Ohio State is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. To build a diverse workforce Ohio State encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women.
Position: Critical Islamic Legal Studies
Rank: Associate Professor
Rank: Associate Professor
The Department of Near Eastern Languages and Cultures (NELC) in the College of Arts and Sciences at The Ohio State University invites applications for a regular, tenure-track position at the assistant professor rank, specializing in the contemporary practice of Islamic law, effective August 2012. Applicants must show high promise of maintaining an active program of research, publication, and teaching concerning how modern and classical texts related to Islamic law are interpreted, applied, and lived out within their social, political, economic, and cultural contexts. We welcome applicants trained in legal anthropology, critical legal theory, Islamic studies, religious studies, cultural studies, or other disciplines providing theoretical frameworks for this scholarship. The successful applicant must know classical Arabic / modern standard Arabic and will be expected to teach upper level classes in the language as part of his/her duties. It is highly desirable for the applicant’s research to include some form of fieldwork at the research sites where Islamic law is practiced. Field sites can be anywhere in the contemporary world, involving any vernacular languages. Teaching duties will also include courses on Islamic law and society, more general courses on the Muslim-majority parts of the world today, and related subjects of the candidate’s particular expertise in accordance with the department’s undergraduate and graduate curricula. Depending on the successful applicant’s scholarly focus, opportunities are also possible for teaching cross-listed courses and collaborating with colleagues in the Moritz College of Law and in the Department of Comparative Studies (cultural studies, religious studies) in the Division of Arts and Humanities, College of Arts and Sciences. PhD to be in hand by August 2012.
Application Instructions: Send a letter of application detailing research and teaching interests, CV, research writing sample, and names and contact information of three referees to Dr. Morgan Liu, Search Committee Chair, Dept. of NELC, The Ohio State University, 300 Hagerty Hall, 1775 College Road, Columbus, OH 43210-1340. Review of applications will begin October 15, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled.
The Ohio State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. To build a diverse workforce Ohio State encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women.
Position: Philosophy of Science
Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor
Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor
The Department of Philosophy in the College of Arts and Sciences at The Ohio State University invites applications for a regular, tenure-track position at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank in the area of Philosophy of Science broadly construed to include formal epistemology and philosophy of particular sciences, effective August 2012. The appointed individual will teach at all levels of the undergraduate and graduate curriculum. The current teaching load is four courses per year on a semester system.
Application Instructions: Send a letter of application and a full dossier including a writing sample to: Search Committee, Department of Philosophy, The Ohio State University, 350 University Hall, 230 N. Oval Mall, Columbus OH 43210. Review of applications will begin November 10, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled.
The Ohio State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. To build a diverse workforce Ohio State encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women.
Position: Theoretical Particle Physics and Experimental Biophysicist
Rank: Assistant Professor
Rank: Assistant Professor
The Department of Physics in the College of Arts & Sciences at The Ohio State University is seeking candidates for two tenure track faculty appointments effective Fall Semester 2012. Highly qualified candidates in all areas of theoretical particle physics and experimental biophysics are invited to apply. In theoretical particle physics, we are especially interested in candidates with expertise in physics beyond the standard model, and with a strong interest in interacting with experimentalists working at the Large Hadron Collider and in astrophysical contexts. In experimental biophysics, we are most interested in candidates skilled at using in vivo techniques to complement our existing in vitro and in silico efforts. While we are primarily searching for tenure track Assistant Professor candidates, we may consider exceptionally well-qualified applicants for tenured appointments. Applicants should have a Ph.D. and an outstanding research record. A commitment to excellence in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels is essential.
The Department currently has 54 faculty and approximately 60 postdoctoral researchers and research scientists, 190 graduate students, and 320 undergraduate majors. Our research operation is located in the new Physics Research Building, which contains state-of-the-art office, meeting, and laboratory space. Additional information about the department may be found at http://www.physics.ohio-state.edu.
Application Instructions: All applications should be submitted electronically at:
Candidates should submit a letter of application, a complete curriculum vitae including a list of publications, a brief description of research plans, and a teaching statement. Applicants should arrange for at least four letters of reference to be sent to faculty_searches@physics.osu.edu or to:
Faculty Searches
Department of Physics
The Ohio State University
191 West Woodruff Ave.
Columbus, OH 43210
Applications received by 15 October 2011 are assured of full consideration. Applications will continue to be accepted until the positions are filled. These positions require successful completion of a background check. Job application assistance is available for dual career situations.
The Ohio State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. To build a diverse workforce, Ohio State encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities. Flexible work options are available. Ohio State is an NSF ADVANCE Institution. EEO/AA Employer.
Position: American Politics
Rank: Assistant to Full Professor
Rank: Assistant to Full Professor
The Department of Political Science at the Ohio State University invites applications for a regular, tenure track position, open rank, with substantive expertise in American politics, effective August 2012. The Department is interested in a wide range of topics and approaches and welcomes applicants concentrating on behavior, institutions, race, gender and identity politics, or other aspects of political decision-making in the United States. The Department is especially interested in scholars who combine their substantive expertise with both an interest in important theoretical puzzles and sophisticated data analytic methods.
Application Instructions: Send materials to Ohio State’s job #793 (AMPOPEN) at www.academicjobsonline.org.
Senior candidates should submit a letter outlining their interest and research plus a CV; junior candidates should provide a letter of interest, research and teaching statements, three letters of recommendation, a transcript, and examples of their writing, including chapters from their dissertation. Review of applications will begin September 1, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled. For more information contact Dr. Gregory Caldeira at <Caldeira.1@osu.edu>.
The Ohio State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. To build a diverse workforce Ohio State encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women.
Position: Comparative Politics
Rank: Assistant to Full Professor
Rank: Assistant to Full Professor
The Department of Political Science in the College of Arts and Sciences at the Ohio State University invites applications for a regular, tenure-track position, open rank, in comparative politics, effective August 2012. The department is particularly interested in scholars whose research relates to regime stability and instability, state-building, development, or civil conflict, violence, and their consequences. Although the department is not committed to any specific regional specialization, it would welcome applicants with expertise in the Middle East, Asia, the former Soviet space, or Africa. Preference will be given to scholars who combine substantive expertise with an interest in important theoretical puzzles and the use of compelling analytic methods. The department is open to all theoretical perspectives and research strategies as well as to research based on quantitative and/or qualitative evidence.
For senior candidates a letter outlining their interest and research plus a CV will be sufficient at this stage. Junior candidates should provide a letter of interest, research and teaching statements, three letters of recommendation, a transcript, and examples of their writing including chapters from their dissertation.
Application Instructions: Send materials to Ohio State’s job #791 (CPSTATE) at www.academicjobsonline.org. Senior candidates should submit a letter outlining their interest and research plus a CV; junior candidates should provide a letter of interest, research and teaching statements, three letters of recommendation, a transcript, and examples of their writing, including chapters from their dissertation. Review of applications will begin September 1, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled. For more information contact Dr. Anthony Mughan at <mughan.1@osu.edu>.
The Ohio State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. To build a diverse workforce Ohio State encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women.
Position: Comparative Politics
Rank: Assistant to Full Professor
Rank: Assistant to Full Professor
The Department of Political Science in the College of Arts and Sciences at the Ohio State University invites applications for a regular, tenure-track position, open rank in comparative politics, effective August 2012. The department is particularly interested in scholars who focus on political representation, the linkages between citizens and politicians, and the public policy process. This could include the study of the politics of austerity, social provision, or the reform of market-governing institutions. Preference will be given to scholars who combine substantive expertise with an interest in important theoretical puzzles and the use of compelling analytic methods. The department is open to all theoretical perspectives and research strategies as well as to research based on quantitative and/or qualitative evidence.
Application Instructions: Send materials to Ohio State’s job #792 (CPPOLREP) at www.academicjobsonline.org. Senior candidates should submit a letter outlining their interest and research plus a CV; junior candidates should provide a letter of interest, research and teaching statements, three letters of recommendation, a transcript, and examples of their writing, including chapters from their dissertation. Screening of applications will begin September 1, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled. For more information contact Dr. Anthony Mughan at <mughan.1@osu.edu>.
For more information contact Dr. Anthony Mughan at <mughan.1@osu.edu>. Review of applications will begin on September 1, 2011 and continue until the position is filled.
The Ohio State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. To build a diverse workforce Ohio State encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women.
Position: American Politics
Rank: Assistant Professor
Rank: Assistant Professor
The Department of Political Science in the College of Arts and Sciences at the Ohio State University invites applications for a regular, tenure-track position at the assistant professor rank with substantive expertise in American politics, effective August 2012. The Department is interested in a wide range of topics and approaches and welcomes applicants concentrating on behavior, institutions, race, gender and identity politics, or other aspects of political decision-making in the United States. The Department is especially interested in scholars who combine their substantive expertise with both an interest in important theoretical puzzles and sophisticated data analytic methods.
Application Instructions: Send a letter of interest, research and teaching statements, three letters of recommendation, a transcript, and writing examples, including dissertation chapters to Ohio State’s job #794 (AMPASST) at www.academicjobsonline.org. Review of applications will begin September 1, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled.
The Ohio State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. To build a diverse workforce Ohio State encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women.
Position: Psychopathology
Rank: Associate to Full Professor
Rank: Associate to Full Professor
The Department of Psychology at The Ohio State University invites applications for a regular, tenure-track position at the associate or full professor rank in psychopathology, effective August 2012. Candidates should exhibit excellence in psychopathology research and have interests complementing those of current faculty members (e.g., clinical or behavioral neuroscience). Pending the availability of funds, this position is expected to be filled at the senior rank but strong junior candidates may also be considered. All applicants are expected to have strong and fundable research programs and to contribute to both graduate and undergraduate supervision and instruction. Candidates who are eligible for clinical licensure in Ohio would be welcomed.
Application Instructions: Send a letter of interest, CV, brief statements of research and teaching interests, selected reprints, and three letters of recommendation to Psychopathology Search Committee, Department of Psychology, The Ohio State University, 1835 Neil Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210-1222. To ensure consideration, application materials must be received by October 1, 2011, but applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. Inquiries to the Psychopathology Search Committee are welcome (e-mail Dan Strunk at strunk.20@osu.edu).
Ohio State is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmation Action Employer. To build a diverse workforce, women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Position: Human Neuroscience/Brain Imaging
Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor
The Department of Psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences at The Ohio State University seeks outstanding candidates for a faculty position in human neuroscience with an emphasis on brain imaging methodologies. Pending availability of funds, the positions is expected to be at the Assistant or early Associate Professor level. Candidates in any area of psychology (i.e., behavioral neuroscience, clinical, cognitive, developmental, quantitative, or social) who use functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) as a core methodological tool are encouraged to apply. The department opened an MRI facility with a research dedicated Siemens Trio scanner within its building in January, 2011. All applicants are expected to have strong and fundable research programs and to contribute to both graduate and undergraduate supervision and instruction.
Application Instructions: Prospective candidates should send a letter of application, statements of research and teaching interests, a vita, selected reprints, and three letters of recommendation to the Human Neuroscience Search Committee, Department of Psychology, Ohio State University, 1835 Neil Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210-1222. To ensure consideration, application materials must be received by October 1, 2011, but applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. Electronic applications will not be accepted. For more information about the department, visit: www.psy.ohio-state.edu.
The Ohio State University is an Equal Employment/affirmative Action Employer. To build a diverse workforce, women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Position: Quantitative Psychology
Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor
Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor
The Department of Psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences at The Ohio State University invites applications for two regular, tenure-track positions--one at the assistant or associate professor rank and one at the full professor rank in quantitative psychology, effective August 2012. Candidates for both positions should have a background in psychometrics and a record of collaboration in other areas of psychology (e.g., cognitive, judgment and decision making, clinical, social). All applicants are expected to have strong and fundable research programs and to contribute to both graduate and undergraduate supervision and instruction.
Application Instructions: Send a letter of application, statements of research and teaching interests, a vita, selected reprints, and three letters of recommendation to the Quantitative Search Committee, Department of Psychology, Ohio State University, 1835 Neil Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210-1222. Electronic applications will not be accepted. To ensure consideration, application materials should be received by October 1, 2011, but applications will be reviewed until the positions are filled. For more information about the department, visit: www.psy.ohio-state.edu.
Ohio State is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. To build a diverse workforce, women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Position: Developmental Psychology/Neuroscience
Rank: Assistant Professor
Rank: Assistant Professor
The Department of Psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences at The Ohio State University seeks an outstanding candidate in the psychology or neuroscience of development. Pending availability of funds, this tenure-track position is expected to be at the Assistant level. We are seeking a scholar with focus on the development of neurobiological, cognitive or social processesin animal models, including but not limited to rodents, fish, birds, canines, non-human primates, or humans. Responsibilities include graduate and undergraduate teaching, and research mentorship.
Application Instructions: Send a letter of interest, vita, statements of research and teaching interests, selected reprints, and three letters of recommendation to Gary Wenk, Chair, Developmental Neuroscience Search Committee, Department of Psychology, The Ohio State University, 1835 Neil Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210-1222. Electronic applications will not be accepted. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2011, and continue until the position is filled.
The Ohio State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. To build a diverse workforce, women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Position: Social Stratification
Rank: Associate Professor
Rank: Associate Professor
The Department of Sociology in the College of Arts and Sciences at The Ohio State University invites applications for a regular, tenure-track position in social stratification at the advanced assistant professor or associate professor rank, effective August 2012. Candidates who can be appointed at the Associate Professor level may be given priority. We seek an individual who, along with building on our strengths in social stratification, can strengthen our current repertoire of methodological expertise and contribute to building links to interdisciplinary research centers and programs at the university. Those applying should already have vigorous research programs, actively seek external funding, be able to contribute to both graduate and undergraduate training, and have a demonstrated service to the profession.
Application Instructions: Send a curriculum vitae, selected written work, and three letters of recommendation to: Search Committee, Department of Sociology, The Ohio State University, 238 Townshend Hall, 1885 Neil Avenue Mall, Columbus, OH 43210. Review of applications will begin September 15, 2011 and continue until the position is filled.
The Ohio State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, which is committed to working to produce faculty and student communities that are characterized by diversity. Women, minorities, Vietnam-era veterans, disabled veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Position: Neurogenics
Rank: Assistant Professor
The Department of Speech and Hearing in the College of Arts and Sciences at The Ohio State University invites applications for a regular, tenure-track position at the assistant professor rank, effective August 2012. The Department seeks an individual with a Ph.D. or equivalent in speech and hearing science, communication disorders or a related discipline who has a special interest in the assessment, management and/or basic research on neurogenic speech/language (including research on neuroplasticity, neurorehabilitation, MRI, neural activity association with speech, language and cognition). Preference will be given to individuals whose research involves brain imaging applications to neurogenic speech-language disorders. Eligibility for certification and/or licensure in speech-language pathology is preferred, but not required and clinical supervision is not part of the job description. Applicants must have achievements commensurate with appointment at the assistant professor level including demonstrated commitment to scholarship as evidenced by publications in peer-reviewed journals in the areas of neurogenic speech/language disorders and/or related communication disorders. Applicants must show promise in terms of their ability to secure external funding. Speech and Hearing Science has four educational programs comprising a Ph.D. program, an undergraduate program, and two ASHA accredited graduate programs (M.A. in Speech-language pathology and Au.D.). The Department integrates basic and applied approaches to knowledge acquisition and dissemination regarding communication and its disorders. More information regarding the Department and its activities may be found at its web site: http://sphs.osu.edu/programs.htm.
Application Instructions: Send a letter of application (including a description of research focus), curriculum vitae, and the names of three recommenders to: Michelle Bourgeois, Ph.D., Chair, Search Committee, Speech and Hearing Science, 110 Pressey Hall, 1070 Carmack Rd., Columbus, OH 43210-1002 (phone: 614-292-1742; email: bourgeois.14@osu.edu). Deadline for applications is January 6, 2012, although the search will remain active until the position is filled.
The Ohio State University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. Women, minorities, Vietnam-era veterans, disabled veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Position: Contemporary Iberian Studies
Rank: Assistant Professor
Rank: Assistant Professor
The Department of Spanish and Portuguese in the College of Arts and Sciences at The Ohio State University invites applications for a regular, tenure-track position in Contemporary Spain, emphasizing the role of Iberia in a global context at the Assistant Professor rank, effective August 2012. Areas of concentration can include, but are not limited to, transoceanic studies, migration studies, media studies, and Catalan studies. Candidates must demonstrate an active research agenda and be committed to high-quality teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. We are seeking a candidate whose research centers on the global interconnections between Spain/Portugal and the “rest of the world” (i.e., Spain & Portugal in the Western continental context; Iberia in the Mediterranean world; Iberian relations with Africa, with the Near and Far East, the Philippines, Goa, the Moluccas, etc.; and the critically important connection with Latin America). These relationships comprise a range of fields such as Transoceanic Studies, Colonial and Post-Colonial Studies, Migration Studies, and studies of transculturation. PhD in hand by date of appointment.
Application Instructions: send letter of interest, CV, three recent letters of recommendation, and a sample of scholarly writing to Fernando Unzueta, Chair, Dept. of Spanish and Portuguese, The Ohio State University, 298 Hagerty Hall, 1775 College Road, Columbus, OH 43210-1340, USA. Contact: 614-292-4958. Review of applications will begin November 19, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled.
The Ohio State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. To build a diverse workforce Ohio State encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women.
Position: Mathematical, Applied, Computational Methods
Position: Bioinformatics or Biological/Biomedical Sciences
Rank: Assistant Professor
Rank: Assistant Professor
The Department of Statistics in the College of Arts and Sciences at The Ohio State University (www.stat.osu.edu) is seeking to fill two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions beginning Autumn Semester 2012. A Ph.D. in statistics or biostatistics, and demonstrated excellence in research and teaching are required. Candidates should have an interest in both methodological research and collaborative science. One of the positions is targeted to a researcher interested in applications in biomedical science. Many opportunities for interaction with biological and medical scientists exist on campus, including through the NSF-funded Mathematical Biosciences Institute. The second position is targeted to a researcher focusing on theoretical statistics and its application. Excellent start-up is provided that includes computational support and reduced teaching and service duties for entry-level Assistant Professors. Applicants should have an outstanding research record. A commitment to excellence in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels is essential.
Application Instructions: Applicants should apply electronically by sending Vitae, three letters of reference, and graduate transcripts to: facultysearch2012@stat.osu.edu. To ensure full consideration, complete applications should be received by December 5th, 2011. This position requires successful completion of a background check.
The Ohio State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. To build a diverse workforce Ohio State encourages applications from minorities, veterans, women, and individuals with disabilities. Flexible work options available. Ohio State is an NSF Advance Institution.
Department: Theatre (Interdisciplinary with ACCAD, Dance, Music, Art, Design)
Position: Media Design for Live Performance and Installation
Rank: Assistant Professor
Position: Media Design for Live Performance and Installation
Rank: Assistant Professor
The Department of Theatre and the Advanced Computing Center for the Arts and Design (ACCAD) in the College of Arts and Sciences at The Ohio State University invite applications for a regular, tenure-track position at the assistant professor rank, effective August 2012. We seek an educator/scholar/artist who is practiced in the art of media design (imagery, lighting, sound, interactivity) for live performances and installations. This faculty member will join an established and experienced interdisciplinary collaborative (Theatre, ACCAD, Dance, Music, Art, Design) in which advanced studio/laboratory facilities are already in place for expanding hands-on teaching and learning in media design for undergraduate and graduate students in performing and visual arts. In concert with faculty in collaborating departments and centers, the successful candidate must be able to prepare students for media design for plays, musicals, dance, installations, theme parks, museums, architecture, boutique retail, mall properties, restaurants, corporate presentations, and concerts. This individual will incorporate media research and design projects within the classroom and within our production design laboratory of our season of live performances. They will also expand our expertise in this area of inquiry, partner with other units to incorporate performance technology, broaden our collaborative potential and innovative partnerships and advance the field through control, distribution, and integration techniques. Our new colleague will contribute: In Research/Creative Activity: creating, collaborating, expanding, criticizing, commenting, and evaluating productions, media research and design projects; In Teaching: designing course work which trains undergraduate and graduate students in the performing and visual arts for the aesthetic and technical possibilities of immersive visual entertainment; In Service: demonstrating leadership in undergraduate and graduate programs, curriculum development, advising, and governance within the department, ACCAD, college, university and field at large.
Qualifications include experience in large and small scale projection design, video, lighting, sound and interactive design for performance and installations; hands-on knowledge in current technologies and applications; forward thinking and integration of emerging developments in the field. Artists with industry ties, professional experience and teaching experience are preferred. A terminal degree (MFA or PhD) is required.
Application Instructions: Send letter of application, vita, portfolio (online or hard copy) and contact information for three professional references to: Faculty Search Committee, Department of Theatre, The Ohio State University, 1849 Cannon Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43210. Deadline to submission of applications is November 15, 2011 or until filled. Questions regarding the position may be directed to Professor Mary Tarantino, Search Committee Chair, at tarantino.1@osu.edu. Questions regarding the application process may be directed to Eric Mayer at (614) 292-5080 or mayer.93@osu.edu.
The Ohio State University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. Women, minorities, Vietnam-era veterans, disabled veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Position: Mershon Center for International Security Studies
Rank: Chaired Professor
Rank: Chaired Professor
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Position: Center for Applied Plant Sciences
Rank: Assistant Professor
Rank: Assistant Professor
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