Clinical Assistant Professor

University of North Florida Alumni Association • Jacksonville, FL

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About The Position

This is a 9-month, non-tenure-earning Clinical Assistant Professor position in Speech Communication in the University of North Florida’s School of Communication. The role includes teaching and developing speech communication courses and providing operational support for the emerging Public Speaking Center. The successful candidate is expected to balance a 3/3 teaching load.

The role will contribute to high-enrollment speech communication courses, including Foundations of Speech, supporting enrollment growth in the General Education Curriculum and B.A. in Communication Studies. The position also collaborates with colleagues, staff, and students to oversee activities and programming at the Public Speaking Center. The position reports to the Director of the School of Communication and is not a supervisory role.

Requirements

• Provide evidence of teaching experience.
• Have completed a Ph.D. or Ed.D. in communication, speech communication, or a closely related field by the start of the appointment.
• Maintain the highest standards of academic excellence in instruction and service.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a Public Speaking or Communication Center at an institution of higher learning.
• Interest, experience, and/or specialization in designing and delivering high-enrollment courses in speech communication.

Responsibilities

• Teach and develop courses in speech communication.
• Provide operational support for the emerging Public Speaking Center.
• Contribute to the design and delivery of high-enrollment speech communication courses, including Foundations of Speech.
• Collaborate with colleagues, staff, and students to oversee activities and programming in the Public Speaking Center.
• Balance a 3/3 teaching load.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree