Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Leadership Communication
Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Leadership Communication
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The William & Grace Dial Center for Speech and Communication Studies at the University of Florida College of Liberal Arts and Sciences invites applications for the position of Communication Studies Lecturer or Sr. Lecturer in the field of Leadership Communication beginning August 16 2025. The position is a fulltime ninemonth renewable nontenureaccruing appointment at the rank of Lecturer or Senior Lecturer with an opportunity for advancement in UFs Lecturer/Instructional Professor track.
The successful candidate for this position would have a focus in Leadership Communication and would be able to teach upperdivision courses in Small Group Communication Principles of Leadership Communication Organizational Communication Leadership Communication as Citizenship and/or another area of the candidates expertise. This candidate will also oversee and further develop the Dial Center Ambassador Leadership Program (ALP) for undergraduates. Experience with the development of leadership communication and/or experiential learning programs is preferred. Familiarity with using Kolbs Experiential Learning Cycle is a plus.
The successful candidate will teach the equivalent of three undergraduate courses per semester as staffing needs dictate including foundational courses (e.g. Intro to Public Speaking; Intro to Interpersonal Communication) and other topics in the candidates area of specialty. Candidates will also be expected to contribute to the development of courses for the UF Quest Initiative; support the UF Beyond 120 Initiative; work with the Centers student groups;provide outreach for the Center through connections and collaborations with other campus units and the local community; participate in Center activities; and provide service to the university and the profession.
Applicants are encouraged to visit the units website to learn more about the Dial Center for Speech and Communication Studies.
UF is the states oldest largest and most comprehensive land grant university with an enrollment of over 50000 students and was ranked 7th in the country among public universities (US News and World Report 2024 rankings) and 1st among public institutions in the Wall Street Journal 2023 survey. UF is located in Gainesville a city of approximately 150000 residents in NorthCentral Florida 50 miles from the Gulf of Mexico and 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean and within a 2hour drive to large metropolitan areas (Orlando Tampa Jacksonville). The beautiful climate and extensive nearby parks and recreational areas afford yearround outdoor activities including hiking biking and nature photography. UFs large college sports programs museums and performing arts center support a range of activities and cultural events for residents to enjoy. Alachua County schools are highly rated and offer a variety of programs including magnet schools and an international baccalaureate program. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at Visit Gainesville.
The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience and the compensation includes a full benefits package.
Employment Benefits include:
Health Insurance: UF participates in state and universitysponsored benefits programs for individuals families and domestic partners and offers voluntary insurance that includes vision dental longterm disability and more.
Retirement Options: Attractive options include Florida Retirement System Pension Plan State University System Optional Retirement Program Florida Retirement System Investment Plan and Voluntary Retirement Savings Plan.
Leave: UF staff enjoy a generous paid leave plan as well as access to a sickleave pool parental leave and leave payouts.
- A Ph.D. in Communication Studies or a closely related field (Ph.D. must be completed by August 15 2025; M.A. (or other terminal degree) will be considered if other qualifications are outstanding.
- Experience teaching small large and (online) undergraduate classes
- Experience with the development of leadership communication and/or experiential learning programs
- Familiarity with using Kolbs Experiential Learning Cycle
- A record of scholarly research
Ability to teach foundational courses in the Center (i.e. Intro to Public Speaking Intro to Interpersonal Communication Introduction to Communication Studies).
A record of scholarly conference presentations and professional development
The ability to work collaboratively with faculty and staff in the unit and across campus; and a record of scholarly research and conference presentation.
For full consideration applications must be submitted online. Click on Apply Now at the top of this posting.
A complete application includes 1 a letter summarizing the applicants qualifications interests and suitability for the position; 2 a statement of teaching philosophy; 3 a complete curriculum vitae; 4 recent course evaluations demonstrating excellence in teaching; and 5 the names and email addresses of three references must be provided. An email will be sent to your references requesting them to upload their confidential letter to the submission packet.
Review of applications will begin on November 30 2024 and will remain open until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be reviewed at this time. Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the committee and/or hiring authority. You may send email inquiries about the position to Dr. Pasha Agoes Chair of the Search Committee but please be aware that all materials must be submitted via the online application as outlined above.
All candidates for employment are subject to a preemployment screening which includes a review of criminal records reference checks and verification of education.
The selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered official if a designation of Issued to Student is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States require evaluation by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) which can be found at University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff. Searches are conducted in accordance with Floridas Sunshine Law. If an accommodation due to disability is needed in order to apply for this position please callor the Florida Relay System at(TDD).
The William & Grace Dial Center for Speech and Communication Studies is committed to promoting an environment that welcomes all abilities classes ethnicities/races genderidentities and expressions. We particularly welcome applicants who can contribute to such an environment through their scholarship teaching mentoring and professional service.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
