Assistant Director of Alabama Forensics Council
- Employer
- The University of Alabama
- Location
- Tuscaloosa, AL
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
0813396
Number of Open Positions::1
Position Title::Instructor
Other Title Information::Assistant Director of Alabama Forensics Council
Organization::207301 - COMMUNICATION STUDIES
Position Summary::THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION STUDIES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA invites applicants to fill a full-time, 3-year renewable contract position, starting 16 August 2022. This position is a non-tenure earning Instructor position, renewable at the discretion of the University based on performance, need, and available funding, to teach in the department and to serve as the Assistant Director of the Alabama Forensic Council.
Ad Text::THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION STUDIES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA invites applicants to fill a full-time, 3-year renewable contract position, starting 16 August 2022. This position is a non-tenure earning Instructor position, renewable at the discretion of the University based on performance, need, and available funding, to teach in the department and to serve as the Assistant Director of the Alabama Forensic Council.
Minimal qualifications for the position include a completed M.A. degree in Communication Studies by the starting date and evidence of coaching experience in forensics. The preferred candidate will possess an excellent academic record, teaching experience in the field, a valid driver’s license, and successful experience in coaching forensics. Commensurate salary will reflect qualifications and experiences.As a member of the departmental faculty, this position reports directly to the Chair of the Department of Communication Studies and offers Forensics (COM 104) each semester, as well as other departmental courses based on expertise, as needed, and assigned. As the Assistant Director of the Alabama Forensic Council, this position reports directly to the Director of the Alabama Forensic Council and is responsible for directly coaching and preparing students to compete at intercollegiate forensic competitions, assisting in the recruitment of graduate assistants and undergraduate team members, and driving students to and from forensic competitions, as assigned. The Assistant Director will also provide service to assist the Director with program administration, such as hosting high school and college tournaments, working closely with the Director of the Alabama Forensic Council to accomplish various administrative duties successfully.
To apply, access https://facultyjobs.ua.edu and follow the online directions to upload a letter of application that discusses qualifications and teaching interests, a current curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and a list of three references.For more information or questions about the position, please contact:
Dr. Ben Pyle, Director of the Alabama Forensic Council / Assistant Professor
Department of Communication StudiesP.O. Box 870172The University of AlabamaTuscaloosa, AL 35487-0172
Email: bspyle@ua.eduPhone: 205-348-8077Review of applications for this position begins immediately and will continue until filled. The University of Alabama is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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01/24/2022
Expected Starting Date::08/16/2022
College/School/Division::Communication and Information Sciences
Post To Ihe:Yes
Organization
The University of Alabama embodies an academic community that demands excellence in teaching, research and service and provides an inclusive, nurturing environment for the discovery of knowledge and the development of well-rounded leaders. Founded in 1831 as Alabama's first public college and known as the Capstone of Higher Education, UA provides a premier undergraduate and graduate education built upon global engagement, high-quality scholarship, outstanding teaching, and diversity and inclusivity throughout the community.
Our Mission
The University of Alabama will advance the intellectual and social condition of the people of the state, the nation and the world through the creation, translation and dissemination of knowledge with an emphasis on quality programs in the areas of teaching, research and service.
Our Vision
The University of Alabama will be known as the university of choice for the best and brightest students in Alabama, and all students who seek exceptional educational opportunities. The University of Alabama will be a student-centered research university and an academic community united in its commitment to enhance the quality of life for all Alabamians and the citizens of the nation and the world.
Our Core Values
The University of Alabama is committed to:
- Undergraduate education that produces socially-conscious, ethical and well-rounded leaders who are grounded in their subject matter and capable of controlling their own destinies.
- Graduate education that is deeply vested in subject matter knowledge, professional content, research skills and creative activity.
- Public outreach and service that is held in the highest regard and fosters impactful public engagement to enhance the quality of life for the citizens of Alabama, the nation and the world.
- Campus life that embodies collaboration, collegiality, respect and a culture of inclusivity.
Our Strategic Goals
- Provide a premier undergraduate and graduate education that offers a global perspective and is characterized by outstanding teaching, high-quality scholarship and distinctive curricular and co-curricular programs. Increase the University’s productivity and innovation in research, scholarship and creative activities that impact economic and societal development.
- Enrich our learning and work environment by providing an accepting, inclusive community that attracts and supports a diverse faculty, staff and student body.
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