The Department of Communication at UC San Diego invites applications for a Lecturer appointment (Unit 18-Non Senate Faculty) and Academic Coordinator appointment to teach and direct the Speech and Debate team. The successful candidate will be responsible for coaching and instructing students in the art of public speaking, argumentation, persuasion and debate.

Apply: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04025

For full consideration, applications should be submitted by Friday, August 30, 2024. We anticipate a winter 2025 start date. 

Responsibilities:
Coach and direct the Speech and Debate team, including attending tournaments and competitions.
Teach COMM 80: Public Presentation and Persuasion–Speech and Debate (4 units) and COMM 119: Advanced Persuasion (4 units).
Develop and implement effective coaching strategies to improve team performance.
Collaborate with other faculty members in the Department of Communication to develop curriculum and pedagogy.
Participate in departmental events and activities, such as guest lectures and workshops.
Maintain accurate records of team performance and student progress.

Additional Duties:
Identify appropriate tournaments in Southern California and beyond. Schedule and coordinate all tournament participation.
Manage travel accommodations for tournaments
Coach students during tournaments
Manage annual Speech and Debate budget
Oversee reimbursement/reconciliations of expenses
Provide leadership opportunities to advanced students in speech and debate

Department: https://communication.ucsd.edu/

Program: https://speechdebate.ucsd.edu/