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- Lecturer and Director of Debate
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Since 1906, the University of West Georgia (UWG) has been home to those who seek a transformative college experience. UWG is a leading residential, doctoral comprehensive university that offers a broad undergraduate and graduate curriculum based on a liberal arts foundation.ÂÂNestled among the pines on a picturesque 645 acres is the University of West Georgia- a hidden gem approximately 40 miles west of Atlanta. Serving approximately 13,000 students, and offering more than 100 programs, UWG is committed to advancing innovative academic programs and a student-centered business model. Perennially ranked by U.S. News & World Report, the Princeton Review, and Colleges of Distinction as a top national university, West Georgia offers 86 fields of study, including business, computing, nursing, education, STEM, communication and digital media, social sciences, and the fine and performing arts. UWG generates a regional economic impact of more than $650 million annually and provides a safe, quality, and affordable university experience that connects students to post-graduate career and leadership opportunities. UWG has been recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for its institutional commitment to community engagement through teaching, research and creative activities, and public service. West Georgia is one of only 119 U.S. colleges and universities to receive the elective classification in 2020 and is among only 359 institutions nationally. Dedicated to creating a first-choice university for students, alumni, employees, and communities, UWG seeks employees who will advance and support the University's mission of fulfilling the talent needs of western Georgia and the Atlanta metropolitan area, while contributing to the social, cultural, and economic development of the region and state.
Living in Carrollton, "The City of Dreams," offers the advantages of city life with a small-town vibe. This progressive community with Southern flair offers plenty of shopping, restaurants, nightlife opportunities, and cultural events. Named a City of Excellence in Georgia and listed as one of the 50 Best Small Southern Towns, Carrollton is the cultural, educational, health care, and commercial center for the west Georgia region.
At the heart of Carrollton is its historic downtown and Adamson Square lined with shops, galleries, and restaurants. Each season offers unique local events and opportunities for year-round recreation. Outdoor activities abound through award-winning spaces, including an 18-mile paved walking and biking Greenbelt trail that encircles the city and passes through the UWG campus.
The city embraces the University's students, faculty, and staff, and welcomes the diversity UWG brings to the community.
Invested in education with highly rated city and county K-12 systems, both city and county public school graduation rates are 90% and above and rank among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
Job Summary
The School of Communication, Film, and Media at the University of West Georgia invites applications for a Lecturer in Communication Studies and Director of Debate to begin August 1, 2025.
The successful candidate should be able to teach undergraduate courses related to Communication Studies. Courses will include primarily human communication, public speaking, communicating across cultures, persuasion and social influence, and rhetorical theory and analysis. Ability to teach communication and conflict, communication and gender, health communication in interpersonal contexts, or health communication campaigns is a plus.
The successful candidate will be expected to engage in teaching, service at the School, University, and/or system level, and professional growth and development activity (e.g., research/scholarship, creative activity, and/or professional practice).
Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate courses related to communication studies.
- Direct the UWG Debate Program. Instruct UWG Debate members, including scheduling and attending squad meetings, scheduling and observing practice sessions, listening to student speeches and providing feedback in the form of coaching, and facilitating student preparation for upcoming competitions, etc.
- Coordinate and travel to tournament competitions, including making travel arrangements such as housing, transportation, tournament registration, etc.; serve as a coach and judge at competitions. Develop and supervise on-campus programming, including public debates, political debate watch parties, and communication training services for campus and external partners. Participate in undergraduate recruiting, alumni relations, and administrative duties to sustain a successful intercollegiate forensics program.
- Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- The successful candidate must hold at least a graduate degree in discipline, with preference given to applicants with a terminal degree ( Ph.D.) or applicants with a graduate degree and considerable professional experience.
- Documented experience coaching debate students at the intercollegiate or interscholastic level required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ph.D. in communication studies or closely related field
- Commitment to excellence in teaching and student engagement; Ability to teach face-to-face, hybrid, and online courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels
Proposed Salary
Salary is commensurate with experience.
Required Documents to Attach
- Letter of Application
- Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching Philosophy
- Contact Information for three references will be required for finalists
Apply now!
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- Job ID: 278550
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