Department of Agricultural Communication, Education, and Leadership
Community Leadership
POSITION TITLE: Assistant or Associate Professor, tenure-track, 9-month appointment
LOCATION:
Department of Agricultural Communication, Education, and Leadership
College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
The Ohio State University, Columbus
POSITION DESCRIPTION, COLLABORATIONS AND FACILITIES: The faculty member will
engage in advancing the community leadership curriculum in the ACEL Department by
demonstrating excellence in teaching, research, and service. He/she will be expected to teach
undergraduate and graduate courses that support the community leadership major, the
leadership studies minor and other ACEL emphases. The successful candidate will provide
dynamic leadership for interdisciplinary teaching and scholarship. Academic and career advising
is expected. The incumbent is expected to interact closely with all components of the ACEL
Department and targeted partners in the CFAES. The incumbent will also be expected to seek
internal and external research support funds from government, industry, and other sources. Areas
of research related to the department mission include: (1) an examination of aspects to build
vibrant, resilient communities that encourage youth and adults to become future members and
leaders of the community, (2) the development of mechanisms to evaluate the capacity of a local
community to lead positive change, and identify the factors that exert significant influence on
change processes and outcomes, and (3) the design and testing of models for increasing civic
engagement in local communities and for increasing the social capital of local communities.
Excellent scholarship is clearly expected. The teaching component of this position includes
mentoring undergraduate and graduate students and the delivery of instruction in multiple
conveyances.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ph.D. in community
leadership development or closely related field; excellent written and oral communication skills.
Evidence of leadership experience in communities. An expressed interest in undergraduate and
graduate teaching excellence. Experiences with academic and career advisement is essential.
Demonstrated research expertise in an area that complements community leadership is
necessary. Applicants need to provide evidence of their ability to secure extramural funding from
private and public sources as well as evidence of scholarly ability and productivity.
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Community leadership program
development and implementation experience. Expertise in teaching graduate level courses in
research methods, data analysis, and data interpretation.
www.acel.osu.edu
ANTICIPATED DUTIES:
1. Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in community leadership.
2. Advise and mentor undergraduate majors and minors.
3. Support the assessment of student learning outcomes.
4. Supervise students in completing their leadership capstone projects.
5. Develop a focused program of research on community leadership theory, policy, and practices.
6. Prepare and submit proposals for externally funded grants and contracts in support of the candidate’s
scholarship.
7. Publish peer reviewed manuscripts to extend the knowledge base of the leadership discipline.
8. Demonstrate community leadership practices by serving on department, college, and university
committees.
9. Provide outreach to community leadership groups.
10. Potential to teach one or more courses in the graduate research series.
For more information or questions regarding the position contact: Dr. Bob Birkenholz, Search
Committee Chair, at (614) 292-8921 and via email birkenholz.1@osu.edu, or Department Chair, Dr. Gary
Straquadine, at (614) 292-6909 or via email at straquadine.5@osu.edu.
APPLICATIONS: Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. Applications will be accepted until a suitable
candidate is found. Review of applications will begin after December 1, 2014. Applicants must submit a
complete curriculum vitae; copies of academic transcripts; copies of a maximum of three relevant publications;
and statement of research interests and approach to teaching community leadership. Applicants must also
provide contact information for three professional references. Completed applications and supporting materials
are to be sent to:
Dr Bob Birkenholz, Search Committee Chair
Department of Agricultural Communication, Education, and Leadership
The Ohio State University
202 Agricultural Administration Building
2120 Fyffe Road
Columbus, OH 43210
Tel. (614) 292-8921
FAX (614) 292-7007
E-mail: birkenholz.1@osu.edu
To build a diverse workforce Ohio State encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities,
veterans, and women. EEO/AA employer.