Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Communication Studies

University of Florida•Gainesville, FL

About The Position

The William & Grace Dial Center for Speech and Communication Studies at the University of Florida’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences seeks a Communication Studies Lecturer or Senior Lecturer on the Instructional Professor Track to coordinate the Public Speaking Lab. This is a full-time, nine-month, renewable, non-tenure-accruing appointment beginning August 16, 2027, with opportunities for advancement in the Lecturer/Instructional Professor track. The role focuses on public speaking instruction and administration. The Coordinator will train, manage, and assess lab staff; coordinate workshops and events; manage lab hours, appointments, technology, and security protocols; and coordinate public-speaking-centered Dial Center activities. The person will work closely with the Director of Public Speaking and undergraduate and graduate assistants. The successful candidate will teach at least two courses per semester, including foundational public speaking courses and the undergraduate communication practicum. Additional responsibilities include contributing to course development for the UF Quest Initiative, supporting the UF Beyond 120 Initiative, working with Center student groups, conducting outreach and collaborations with campus units and the local community, participating in Center activities, and providing service to the university and the communication studies discipline. The position offers competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, along with a full benefits package. UF describes its eligible faculty benefits as including health insurance, paid leave as applicable, and retirement options. Applications are reviewed beginning November 30, 2026, and remain open until the position is filled.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Communication Studies or a closely related field, completed by August 15, 2027; an M.A. may be considered if other qualifications are outstanding.
Demonstrated teaching excellence, including evidence of incorporating diverse perspectives into teaching.
Track record of teaching public speaking and other human communication courses.
Experience teaching small, large, and online undergraduate classes.
Ability to work collaboratively with faculty and staff in the unit and across campus.
Record of scholarly research and conference presentations.

Nice To Haves

Experience coordinating a communication lab and/or public speaking program.
Familiarity with podcasting, virtual reality, and other technological tools used in public speaking labs.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the Public Speaking Lab.
Train, manage, and assess lab staffers.
Coordinate lab workshops and events.
Manage lab hours, appointments, technology, and security protocols.
Coordinate Dial Center-related public-speaking-centered events and workshops.
Teach a minimum of two courses per semester, including foundational public speaking courses and the undergraduate communication practicum.
Contribute to developing courses for the UF Quest Initiative.
Support the UF Beyond 120 Initiative.
Work with the Center’s student groups.
Provide Center outreach through connections and collaborations with other campus units and the local community.
Participate in Center activities.
Provide service to the university and the communication studies discipline.