Assistant Instructor / Assistant Director of Forensics at University of Central Missouri in warrensburg, Missouri

Job Description:

The University of Central Missouri is an equal employment opportunity employer


University of Central Missouri


Working Title
Assistant Instructor / Assistant Director of Forensics

Department
220310-Communication & Digital Media

Pay Rate
Per faculty salary model

FTE
1.0

FLSA
Exempt

Position Number
998575

Classification
Faculty

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Note: A background check is required for the selected candidate of this position and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check.

Candidates must complete an on-line faculty profile found at https://jobs.ucmo.edu and apply to position 998575.

Candidates should submit (1) a cover letter that outlines the applicant’s interest, qualifications, and experience for the position; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) unofficial transcripts for all awarded degrees; (4) teaching philosophy and (5) include on faculty profile the names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of a minimum of three professional references.

If contacted for an interview, three (3) formal letters of reference and official transcripts for all awarded degrees will be required.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The desired starting date for this appointment is August 2024. This is a 9-month appointment.

Direct inquiries regarding this position to: Eric Newsom, Dept. of Communication – enewsom@ucmo.edu.

For information about the on-line application process contact Human Resources at jobs@ucmo.edu or (660)-543-4255.

UCM requires that all faculty applicants complete the on-line faculty profile. All documents requested must be attached to the profile at the time of application. Only completed faculty profiles with attached documents will be accepted for this position.

The University of Central Missouri is an AA/EEO/ADA employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Veteran status and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Working hours:
Professional Faculty Hours

Bargaining Unit
No

Posting Date
04/19/2024

Open Until Filled
Yes

Position Purpose
The University of Central Missouri Dept. of Communication invites applications for a non-tenure track Assistant Instructor / Assistant Director of Forensics position. This is a full-time, 9-month position.The position’s responsibilities include:

• Assist the Director of Forensics in managing and coaching the forensics program, including: coaching of both individual events and debate, attendance at and contribution to weekly coaching staff and team meetings, judging and travel to state, regional, national, and international tournaments, and other daily team-related responsibilities.
• Assist the Director of Forensics in the organization of forensics tournaments, including planning, budgeting, coordinating, and running tournaments at both the high school and college level.
• Development of relationships with local high schools for recruitment purposes.
• Contribution to the ongoing success of the university’s BSE – Speech Communication & Theatre degree program.
• Assist in the mentorship and supervision of graduate assistant coaches.
• Instruction of 4/4 course load (with a one-quarter release time allocated to direction of forensics each semester), teaching courses in the Communication Program, including Public Speaking, Communication in Practice, Interpersonal Communication, and others as needed.
• Service on program, department, college, and university committees as needed.

Opportunities for teaching in the summer are available.

Education & Formal Training

Master's degree (Specify field(s) of study below)

Other Education & Formal Training
Master’s degree in Communication or related field.

Computer Skills

Class Management Software

Experience
At least two years of experience in direction of college or high school forensics; experience leading/coaching comprehensive programs, including Individual Events and various formats of debate (IPDA, TIPDA, BP); evidence of excellence in teaching.

Special Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge:

Attention to detail, Communication skills, including oral, written, and/or nonverbal, Human Relations/Interpersonal skills, Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines, Maintain confidentiality

Special Working Conditions:
Professional appearance

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you understand that the university requires a background check for this position and that any job offer made to the selected candidate is contingent upon the results of this check?

   (Open Ended Question)

2. * Will you now or in the future require employer sponsorship to acquire or maintain U.S. work authorization?
   • Yes
   • No

Required Documents

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Transcripts
3. Vitae

Optional Documents

1. References
2. Reference Letter 1
3. Reference Letter 2
4. Reference Letter 3

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