Communication and Digital Media Lecturer and Speaking Center Manager

University of North Texas System•Dallas, TX

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About The Position

The University of North Texas at Dallas invites applications for a unique combined faculty/staff position in the Communication and Digital Media Program. This role blends teaching excellence with hands-on program support, offering a dynamic opportunity to shape student learning both inside and outside the classroom. The successful candidate will spend 50% of their time teaching Communication and Digital Media courses and 50% managing the operations of the university's Speaking Center and related facilities. UNT Dallas offers faculty the unique opportunity to help shape the character of a 21st century, learner-focused, urban comprehensive university. UNT Dallas is bridging the gap between education and workforce readiness through our innovative Classroom to Career initiative. This initiative integrates experiential learning-such as internships, service learning, and project-based collaborations-with partners in education, health, and industry-into every student's academic journey. By emphasizing high-impact practices, we prepare students with both disciplinary expertise and the essential skills employers value: communication, adaptability, teamwork, and leadership. Our graduates don't just earn degrees; they launch purposeful, career-ready futures. We seek faculty in all disciplines who are eager to contribute actively to this transformative, campus-wide initiative

Requirements

A Master's degree in Communication, Journalism, Film Production, Script Writing, or other related discipline and outstanding experience or potential for excellence in teaching Communication-related courses.
The successful candidate will possess a strong foundation in communication theory, media production, and public speaking pedagogy, with the ability to translate that expertise into effective, student-centered instruction.
A commitment to inclusive teaching practices and the ability to mentor students from diverse backgrounds is essential.
Strong oral and written communication skills, combined with organizational and time-management abilities, are necessary to balance the demands of teaching, service, and administrative responsibilities.
In addition, the candidate should demonstrate leadership and supervisory skills, particularly in training and mentoring student workers.
The ability to manage facilities, digital equipment, and media technology systems effectively is required, along with attention to detail and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced academic environment.
Above all, the successful candidate will be committed to fostering student success and supporting the mission of the Communication and Digital Media Program and the university.

Nice To Haves

Significant experience in applied or professional communication.
Significant experience in college instruction.
Successful experience teaching adults in a post-secondary institution.
Experience managing academic centers, media production spaces, or digital equipment checkout systems.
Experience supervising student workers.
Familiarity with online modes of delivery

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate Communication and Digital Media courses, which may include public speaking, media production, digital communication, and other program offerings.
Employ student-centered, experiential teaching methods to engage diverse learners.
Maintain an active record of service to the department, university, and/or discipline.
Oversee the daily operations of the Speaking Center.
Supervise, train, and schedule student workers.
Manage the digital production equipment check-in/out system.
Observe, evaluate, and provide constructive feedback to students practicing speeches or presentations.
Oversee and maintain Communication and Digital Media facilities, including the radio station, podcasting studio, editing suites, and Mac Lab.
Coordinate with faculty and staff to ensure smooth operation and availability of resources.