Lecturer or Teaching Assistant Professor of Speech and Communication Position Available In Greenwood, South Carolina

Lecturer or Teaching Assistant Professor of Speech and Communication
Lander University
in Greenwood, SC
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Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

Salary based on experience.

Posted:

04/11/2025

Application Due:

Open Until Filled

Category:

Speech and Public Speaking Lecturer or Teaching Assistant Professor of Speech and Communication
Lander University Lander University invites applications for a full-time faculty position in the areas of Speech and Communication to begin on August 15, 2025. Salary is competitive and based upon relevant experience. Eligible candidates must possess a master’s degree in Speech, Communication, or related field. Preference is given to candidates with experience teaching introductory face-to-face courses in Speech and Communication and who those who have worked in a center or lab that assists students in building oral presentation skills. Persons with a master’s degree would be appointed as Lecturer, while persons with a doctorate or terminal degree would be appointed as Teaching Assistant Professor. Either faculty rank is eligible for promotion. Teaching load is 21 to 24 hrs. per year and will consist of introductory courses in Speech and Communication as well as courses in the candidate’s areas of specialization. Duties may include teaching at approved off-campus locations to reach dual enrollment students and any milage costs would be reimbursed. Service responsibilities would focus upon serving as director of the university’s Speaking Lab which seeks to mentor students in SPCH 101 and other courses that build oral presentation skills. Summer teaching opportunities are available and merit additional compensation. The candidate should be committed to teaching excellence, work with a diverse student population, and collaborate with faculty and staff who work in areas such as the university’s writing lab, peer tutoring program, and student success initiatives. Lander supports on-going training and professional development through its Center for Faculty Excellence. The University encourages experiential learning opportunities and is mentoring students for successful careers. The campus offers majors and minors in areas of communication, speech, English, and writing. In recent years, students have won awards at state- and regional-level speech competitions and conferences.

Application:

Interested candidates should send a letter of application; CV; statement of teaching philosophy and experience; statement of leadership philosophy; evidence of teaching effectiveness; unofficial transcripts; and the names and contact information of three references to: Dr. Misty Jameson Associate Dean, College of Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences Lander University 320 Stanley Ave. Greenwood, SC 29649 Electronic submission of materials in an e-mail titled “Speech and Communication faculty search” to dknight@lander.edu is required. Screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applications received by April 30, 2025 will receive best consideration. Lander is a public comprehensive university committed to teaching in a liberal arts environment. More than 69,000 persons live in Greenwood County, and the community has excellent healthcare facilities, a low cost of living, and a revitalized Uptown. Learn more at www.lander.edu.

Lander University values diversity in its community, and strongly encourages applications from members of underrepresented populations. Lander is a tobacco-free institution. All final candidates are subject to successfully completing background requirements.

Note:

The University generally does not sponsor an H-1B visa. An affirmative action/ equal opportunity employer/ Title

IX. AA/EOE

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