Director, Forensics
Job Description Summary:The Rhetoric and Communication Studies Department (RCS) is seeking to hire a full-time Director of Forensics . This is a non-tenure track position. The program is seeking someone who can administer and coach the Speech & Debate Team and teach RCS classes every semester. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in coaching and adjudicating competitive Forensics. They would additionally have experience with the World Universities Debating Championship (also referred to as WUCD or British Parliamentary) format.
The Director of Forensics is responsible for promoting the activity on campus while enhancing the team’s reputation nationally and internationally.
The Director of Forensics oversees selection of Performance Scholarship, manages the Speech and Debate Team Office, and organizes and accompanies all travel with the team regionally, nationally and internationally.
Minimum Qualifications:- Masters in Human Communication Studies, Speech Communication, or a related field.
- Coaching experience with National Forensic Association, American Forensics Association, or WUCD sanctioned intervarsity competitions.
- Applied knowledge of LMS (e.g., Blackboard, D2L, Canvas, Moodle).
- Must possess strong skills and pedagogical acumen in the virtual and face-to-face environment.
Preferred Qualifications:- Undergraduate level teaching experience in the field.
Specific Duties:Salary Range
Maximum: $73,144.28
Minimum: $70,304
Benefits Summary:Applicants, please note that actual compensation is determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location, among others. The offered wage or salary is only one aspect of an employee’s total compensation
Benefits include a comprehensive health and wellness plan, tuition remission program for employee, spouse, and dependent children, a generous contribution to the University’s 403B retirement plan, and a generous time off plan.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion and clearance of a background check and employment verification.
Location: La Verne Main Campus
Close Date: Open Until Filled: No
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http://laverne.eduInstitutional ProfileLocated in Southern California, the University of La Verne offers a distinctive and relevant educational experience to a diverse population of students, preparing them for successful careers and a commitment to lifelong learning across the liberal arts and professional programs. The academic units of the not-for-profit university include the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business and Public Management, the LaFetra College of Education, and the College of Law. The university offers both undergraduate and graduate programs, including degree programs tailored for working adults. The university's central campus is located 30 miles east of Los Angeles in the historic Old Town section of La Verne, a city with a population of approximately 35,000 at the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. The university also has eight regional campuses throughout California and the College of Law campus in Ontario, California. The university is classified as a Carnegie Doctoral Institution with moderate research activity. Core values are reflected throughout all curricular and co-curricular programs, its emphasis on close professor-student interaction, personal support of its students, and its diversity.
The University of La Verne prides itself in being reflective of the diversity of Southern California. Approximately 80 percent of its nearly 8,500 students come from diverse backgrounds and the U.S. Department of Education has designated the university as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). With 80,000 alumni, the university fulfills a critical community function in educating students from underserved populations, many of whom are the first generation in their family to attend college.
The University of La Verne is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employment or employees on any basis prohibited by state and federal law. University of La Verne hires and promotes individuals based on their qualifications and is consistent with applicable state and federal laws, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, disability, medical condition a or sexual orientation
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