Assistant Lecturer/Assistant Teaching Professor of Communication Studies and Director of the Speech
- Employer
- Ball State University
- Location
- Indiana, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Nov 16, 2020
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Communications, Digital Media, Media Studies, Other Communications, Public Relations & Advertising, Speech & Rhetoric
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Details
Position Title
Assistant Lecturer/Assistant Teaching Professor of Communication Studies and Director of the Speech Team
Additional Information
Benefits and Community
https://www.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/humanresources/jobs/benefits-and-community/faculty
Relocation
https://www.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/humanresources/jobs/working-at-ball-state/relocation
Appointment Type
Non-Tenure-track/Contract
Length of Appointment
FT Academic Year
Description
The Department of Communication Studies has a full-time contract faculty position as Assistant Lecturer or Assistant Teaching Professor of Communication Studies and Director of Speech Team available August 2021. Primary instructional responsibilities include teaching courses in communication, such as Public Speaking, Communication and Pop Culture, Political Communication, and other courses as assigned. The instructional load is four classes a semester, with 1/4 non-instructional load assignment for serving as the Director of the Speech Team. There is also the possibility for Summer teaching.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in Communication Studies or related field from an accredited institution by date of appointment; teaching experience at the college level in undergraduate classes and evidence of excellence in teaching as demonstrated by course evaluations; at least two years of experience coaching college speech.
Authorization to work in the US
Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
Track record of competitive coaching success; experience hosting high school and college tournaments and events.
Required Certifications/Licensures
N/A
Pre-Employment Screening
Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.
Position Title(s) Supervised
None
EEO Statement
Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
EEO /AA Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
About Ball State University
Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 22,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 120 undergraduate programs. We offer more than 140 master’s, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees, with many of them ranking among the best in the nation. Ball State aspires to be the model of the most student-centered and community-engaged of the 21st century public research universities, transforming entrepreneurial learners into impactful leaders – committed to improving the quality of life for all.
Department
Communication Studies:400050
Department Information
Department Email or Phone Number
gstamp@bsu.edu
Posting Number
202000650F
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
08/10/2021
Position End Date
Posting Date
11/16/2020
Applications Accepted Through Date
12/23/2020
Open Until Filled
No
Information regarding transcripts
The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.
Special Instructions Summary
The option to upload Teaching Evaluations is available. If you are selected to move forward in the process, Teaching Evaluations will be required.
Search Committee Chair Name and Contact Information
For inquiries regarding this vacancy, please contact Mary Moore, mkmoore@bsu.edu.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Master's Transcripts
- Doctorate Transcripts
- Leadership Statement
- Diversity Statement
- Letter of Recommendation 1
- Letter of Recommendation 2
- Letter of Recommendation 3
- Teaching Evaluations
- Teaching Philosophy Statement
Company
Founded in 1918 in Muncie, Indiana, the public research university has grown to more than 22500 students
Spirited and motivated, we learn, grow, and take flight. Our faculty and staff—everyone in our community—embrace students as learning partners from day one. In classrooms and labs, in immersive learning projects, on the sports fields—with creativity and determination—Cardinals Fly. We are grounded in our values, lifted by our knowledge, and go confidently upward toward ever greater opportunities. Ours is a simple promise: to challenge each other to excel. And with Beneficence as our guide—We Fly.
We are committed to excellence through a talented and diverse faculty and staff. Inclusiveness and freedom of expression are a part of our enduring values and inform all of our efforts. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world. We are excited that you want to join us in these endeavors!
The university offers excellent benefits, including health care and retirement plans, tuition assistance for employees and dependents, and generous time off with pay.
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