Assistant Professor of Communication/Debate Coach Job at Tennessee Tech in Cooke

Assistant Professor of Communication/Debate Coach

Please read the job description carefully before applying. The essential functions are the fundamental job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Additional job duties may be assigned as needed.

Applicants who do not fully meet the minimum qualifications or who do not fully complete the application as instructed will not be considered. Applicants are responsible for demonstrating that they possess the qualifications advertised for the position. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not assure applicants of an interview.

Position Information

Position Number: 175130
Working Title: Assistant Professor of Communication/Debate Coach
Job Title: Assistant Professor
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Communication

Job Purpose

This position is to teach in a variety of undergraduate and graduate communication courses including interpersonal communication, intercultural communication, health communication, rhetoric, and/or organizational communication, and be committed to the continued improvement of teaching using research-based practices. Willingness to teach online is required. Experience coaching debate and forensics is preferred. Ability to teach classes in argumentation and debate and/or persuasion preferred. Practice/training in teaching online and/or hybrid classes preferred. Ability to teach and/or conduct research in Artificial Intelligence preferred. Teaching load is 4/4 including one (3-hour) course reduction for both the Fall and Spring semesters for serving as Debate and Forensics Coach.

Essential Functions

Teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate communication courses including interpersonal communication, intercultural communication, health communication, rhetoric, and/or organizational communication, and be committed to the continued improvement of teaching using research-based practices.

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. in communication; experience in debate and/or forensics. Ability to teach in a variety of undergraduate and graduate communication courses including interpersonal communication, intercultural communication, health communication, rhetoric, and/or organizational communication, and be committed to the continued improvement of teaching using research-based practices. Willingness to teach online is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience coaching debate and forensics is preferred. Ability to teach classes in argumentation and debate and/or persuasion preferred. Practice/training in teaching online and/or hybrid classes preferred. Ability to teach and/or conduct research in Artificial Intelligence preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary commensurate with education and experience. Full-time, nine-month, tenure-track position to begin August 1, 2025. Tennessee Tech offers a competitive benefits package, including the accumulation of one (1) sick leave day per month and thirteen (13) University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits.

Application Instructions

Applicants must apply online at www.tntech.edu/jobs and will be required to upload a cover letter addressing their ability to meet essential functions and qualifications of the position; curriculum vitae; copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts; names and email addresses for three professional references (If selected for interview, references will be contacted via email to provide a reference letter); and a teaching portfolio, if available. Submission of materials is the applicant’s responsibility. An application without all required material is incomplete and will not be considered. Position is open until filled.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Transcripts

Optional Documents

• Transcripts 2
• Other Documents
• Teaching Portfolio

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a Ph.D. in communication?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have experience in debate and/or forensics?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How did you hear about this job opportunity?

  (Open Ended Question)

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