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Texas A&M University System
Canyon, TX
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Job Title
Director of Forensics
Agency
West Texas A&M University
Department
Communication EK
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Canyon, Texas
Job Type
Faculty
Job Description
NOTICE - All posted positions are subject to budget approval.
Candidate may begin employment in either January or August 2027, depending on candidate qualifications and department needs.
Director of Forensics at rank of Instructor (with a master’s degree) or Assistant Professor (with a Ph.D.)
Directing and coaching the forensics team, which includes planning competitions, budgeting and managing expenses, travel, and other responsibilities related to team activity.
Teaching undergraduate courses in the department, such as public speaking, interpersonal communication, argumentation and debate, small group communication, and organizational communication.
Teaching load is dependent on entering rank with direction and coaching of forensics team, including travel, expected as part of the load. Candidates must have a Ph.D. at the time of the contract to be considered for rank of assistant professor.
Actively participating in discipline-specific professional associations (e.g., NCA, SSCA, ICA) and remaining updated with scholarly research. Rank of assistant professor requires regular production of peer-reviewed and scholarly conference presentations and journal publications.
Supporting the department, college, and university through regular professional service and community outreach.
Qualified applicants might also teach graduate courses and be expected to help graduate students work toward completion of thesis and non-thesis options as an advisor or a committee member.
Candidate must have a Master of Arts in Communication (or master's degree in a related course of study) or a Juris Doctorate.
Candidate must demonstrate quality teaching experience in debate, oratory, oral interpretation, and basic speech courses.
Candidate must demonstrate active involvement and experience in hosting speech and debate events, managing and coaching a competitive speech and debate team.
Candidate must demonstrate the ability to develop and teach quality traditional, hybrid, and web-based courses.
Candidate should have strong leadership and interpersonal communication skills, initiative, and the ability to excel in a student-centered environment.
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