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Speech & Debate Lecturer & Academic Coordinator
Position overview
Position title: Lecturer, Speech and Debate Academic CoordinatorThe posted UC academic salary scales (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/2022-23-academic-salary-scales.html) set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following table for the salary scale for this position https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2024-25/july-2024-scales/t15.pdf The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay at the appointment as determined by appointment type and if applicable, rank and/or step is Unit 18 Faculty Pre-Six Year Lecturers, Academic Year Salary Scale https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2024-25/july-2024-scales/t15.pdf
Application Window
Open date: July 29, 2024
Most recent review date: Sunday, Sep 8, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Monday, Jun 30, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
The Department of Communication at UC San Diego invites applications for a Lecturer appointment (Unit 18-Non Senate Faculty) and Academic Coordinator appointment to teach and direct the Speech and Debate team. The successful candidate will be responsible for coaching and instructing students in the art of public speaking, argumentation, persuasion and debate.
Responsibilities:
Coach and direct the Speech and Debate team, including attending tournaments and competitions.
Teach COMM 80: Public Presentation and Persuasion–Speech and Debate (4 units) and COMM 119: Advanced Persuasion (4 units).
Develop and implement effective coaching strategies to improve team performance.
Collaborate with other faculty members in the Department of Communication to develop curriculum and pedagogy.
Participate in departmental events and activities, such as guest lectures and workshops.
Maintain accurate records of team performance and student progress.
Additional Duties
Identify appropriate tournaments in Southern California and beyond. Schedule and coordinate all tournament participation.
Manage travel accommodations for tournaments
Coach students during tournaments
Manage annual Speech and Debate budget
Oversee reimbursement/reconciliations of expenses
Provide leadership opportunities to advanced students in speech and debate
Department: https://communication.ucsd.edu/
Program: https://speechdebate.ucsd.edu/
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Communication or other field within the Social Sciences or Arts & Humanities. At least one year participating in intercollegiate speech and debate. At least one year of experience teaching debate, public speaking, argumentation and/or persuasion at the college-level.
Master's degree in Communication or other field within Social Sciences or Arts & Humanities. Experience instructing a speech and debate team.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity. See our Faculty Equity site for more information.
Misc / Additional (Optional)
Teaching Evaluations - Most recent teaching evaluations
- 3 required (contact information only)
Please provide 3 references who can speak to your experience related to Speech and Debate.
Help contact: tbenarieh@ucsd.edu
About UC San Diego
The University of California, San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, covered veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
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