Faculty of Practice/Speech and Debate Director

Wilkes University • Wilkes-Barre, PA

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About The Position

Wilkes University invites applicants for a Faculty of Practice/Speech and Debate Director in the Communication and Media Studies Department. The successful candidate will teach 21 credits of Public Speaking per academic year and direct the speech and debate program. The program is affiliated with Pi Kappa Delta and AFA.

The Communication and Media Studies program offers concentrations in public relations and public communication, media and documentary production, news and sports reporting, and media and cultural studies. The department has a state-of-the-art media and communication center opened in 2017.

Wilkes University is an independent, comprehensive university focused on academic excellence in the liberal arts, sciences, and selected professional programs. It serves approximately 2,000 undergraduate students and more than 1,500 full-time equivalent graduate and first professional students. The University emphasizes mentoring relationships and contributing to economic development in Northeastern Pennsylvania. It is located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

Employment is contingent on a thorough background screening. Roles involving regular and unsupervised contact with minors require additional clearances under Pennsylvania Act 153, including FBI fingerprinting and Pennsylvania criminal and child abuse clearances.

Requirements

• Master’s degree.
• At least two years of coaching experience.

Nice To Haves

• ABD or Ph.D.

Responsibilities

• Teach 21 credits of Public Speaking per academic year.
• Direct, coach, and sustain an active and growing speech and debate program.
• Recruit students for the speech and debate program.
• Travel and coordinate a full tournament schedule.
• Administer the program’s annual budget.
• Coordinate intercollegiate tournaments.
• Assist the department chair in coordinating Public Speaking sections.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level