The College of Communications and Information Studies at the University of Kentucky invites applications for a full-time lecturer and director of the Kentucky High School Speech League position beginning August 15, 2012, pending final budgetary approval. (The official job description is available here on VBD.)
Candidates should have expertise in oral, written, and visual communication skills, hold a terminal degree in communication or related field, administrative experience with speech and debate, and evidence of excellence in teaching and service. Responsibilities include teaching two courses per semester in the new integrated communication skills (oral, written, visual) two-course general education sequence at the freshman level and directing the Kentucky High School Speech League (KHSSL). KHSSL is the premier speech and debate activity organization in Kentucky, and hosts the annual state tournaments and drama competitions. The director will be responsible for administering KHSSL’s day-to-day operations, managing its regional qualification process, hosting the middle school and high school state championship tournaments, and organizing the annual state drama “festival” (a weekend of drama productions). Other administrative duties include handling KHSSL’s finances, maintaining the KHSSL website, and preparing reports on organization functions to the KHSSL Board of Directors. The director will also be responsible for overseeing KHSSL’s outreach activities, including reinvigorating debate programs in the state of Kentucky.
The College of Communications and Information Studies offers undergraduate and/or graduate degrees in communication, integrated strategic communication, journalism, library science, and telecommunications. The College has an active research faculty with a consistent record of extramural funding and has been recognized for teaching excellence by the University. For information about the College and the beautiful bluegrass Lexington area, visit www.uky.edu/CommInfoStudies.
The University is an equal opportunity employer and the College especially encourages applications from women, minorities, and individuals who have experience working in communities of color. The University of Kentucky is also tobacco-free, and prohibits the use of all tobacco products on all grounds and parking areas. Salary for the positions will be competitive and commensurate with experience. To apply, please send a letter of application, vita, evidence of teaching excellence, evidence of speech and/or debate administrative experience, and three current letters of recommendation to Dr. Deanna Sellnow, Director of the Division of Instructional Communication, 310 Lucille Little Library Building (LCLI), University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, 40506. Applicants may also send materials via email at: Deanna.Sellnow@uky.edu. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled, pending final budgetary approval. Upon offer of employment, the successful applicant must undergo a national background check as required by University of Kentucky Human Resources.
