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Lecturer in Communication Studies (GA Coordinator/Trainer)

Employer
University of Florida
Location
Florida, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Jan 21, 2022


Classification Title:

Lecturer in Communication Studies (GA Coordinator/Trainer)

Job Description:

The Dial Center for Written & Oral Communication at the University of Florida, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, invites applications for the position of Communication Studies Lecturer beginning August 16, 2022. The position is a full-time, nine-month, renewable, non-tenure-accruing appointment at the rank of Lecturer, with an opportunity for advancement in UF’s Lecturer track. Salary will be competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience, and includes a full benefits package.

This position carries a 2-2 teaching assignment in addition to the duties associated with the position of GA Coordinator/Trainer. The successful candidate for this position should be able to teach our online, asynchronous core courses (i.e. Intro to Public Speaking; Intro to Interpersonal Communication), as well as coordinate all graduate assistants and graders for those courses and our other online courses requiring TAs. The candidate will also teach the COM4930: Communication Practicum for TAs working in the Public Speaking Lab. They will further coordinate and manage the schedule for the Public Speaking lab and will work with the Director of Public Speaking and the Director of the Dial Center on workshops and programming development for the lab. Additionally, the candidate will work with the Director of Public Speaking on the hiring of new graduate assistants and will take lead on training new TAs for our courses and the Dial Center’s annual Public Speaking Forum. The candidate would report directly to the Director of Public Speaking, who then reports to the Director of the Dial Center. Because of the increased duties in program coordination and TA training, there will be a reduction in the amount of service expected per semester.

UF is ranked the 5th best public university in the United States by US News and World Report 2022, with exceptional research, teaching, and a university-wide commitment to diversity. Applicants are encouraged to visit the unit’s website https://cwoc.ufl.edu/ to learn more about the Dial Center for Written & Oral Communication.

The Dial Center for Written & Oral Communication particularly welcomes applicants who can contribute to a diverse and inclusive environment through their scholarship, teaching, mentoring, and professional service. Please see https://diversity.clas.ufl.edu/diversity-statement/ for more information about diversity and inclusion in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The university and greater Gainesville communities enjoy a diversity of cultural events, restaurants, year-round outdoor recreational activities, and social opportunities.

Expected Salary:

The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, and includes a full benefits package.

Minimum Requirements:

A Ph.D. in Communication Studies or closely related field (Ph.D. must be completed by August 15, 2022; M.A. will be considered if other qualifications are outstanding).

Demonstrated excellence as a teacher with evidence of incorporating diverse perspectives into teaching; a track record of teaching public speaking and other human communication courses; experience teaching small, large, and (online) undergraduate classes; the ability to work collaboratively with faculty and staff in the unit and across campus; and a record of scholarly research and conference presentation.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with TA/GA training/supervision; experience teaching Public Speaking and Interpersonal Communication asynchronously online; experience coordinating a Public Speaking lab.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

For full consideration, applications must be submitted online at jobs.ufl.edu , job 520023, and must include: (1) a letter summarizing the applicant's qualifications, interests, and suitability for the position; (2) statement of teaching philosophy; (3) a complete curriculum vitae; (4) recent course evaluations demonstrating excellence in teaching; (5) a list of three references. After initial review, if chosen to receive further consideration, an email will be sent to your references, requesting them to upload their confidential letter to the submission packet.

Review of applications will begin on February 9, 2022, and will remain open until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be reviewed at this time. Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the committee and/or hiring authority. You may send email inquiries about the position to Professor Diana Nagy, Chair of the Search Committee ( dnagy@ufl.edu ), but please be aware that all materials must be submitted via the online application as outlined above.

All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks, and verification of education.

Final candidate will be required to provide official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/ .

The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff.

The University of Florida is An Equal Employment Opportunity Institution. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352/392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800/955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.

The Dial Center for Written & Oral Communication particularly welcomes applicants who can contribute to a diverse and inclusive environment through their scholarship, teaching, mentoring, and professional service. Please see https://diversity.clas.ufl.edu/diversity-statement/ for more information about diversity and inclusion in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The university and greater Gainesville communities enjoy a diversity of cultural events, restaurants, year-round outdoor recreational activities, and social opportunities.

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