Instructor of Public Speaking

FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (FVSU), a state and land-grant institution of the University System of Georgia, invites applications for the position of temporary, full time Instructor in the College of Arts and Sciences Department of Languages and Liberal Studies, Media Studies, and Visual and Performing Arts.

The Department of Languages and Liberal Studies, Media Studies, Organizational Leadership and Visual and Performing Arts offers a broad-based liberal arts curriculum that balances theory, research, professional practice and critical inquiry, and prepares students to become innovative, professional, and ethical communicators ready to thrive in a rapidly evolving field and interdisciplinary industries.

Job Summary:

Fort Valley State University invites applications for a full-time limited term, Professional Faculty position to teach public speaking. The core curriculum of the University System of Georgia requires all undergraduates to take a course in public speaking. Additionally, the Department offers Bachelor of Arts degrees in Liberal Studies, Media Studies, Organizational Leadership as well as a minor in Communications Studies. Throughout these programs we seek to provide excellent, engaging, and effective instruction in the fundamental skills of oral communication. The teaching load is five courses per semester. This is a 9-month, non-tenure track appointment with a start date of January 3, 2023, renewable for up to two years.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Candidates must have completed an MA in Speech Communication and
• have a minimum of two years' experience teaching speech communication courses at the college level with evidence of effectiveness and innovation.

Full/Part Time: Full Time

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