Speech Instructor

The Department of Communication in the College of Arts and Letters at The University of Tampa invites applications for part-time instruction in speech, including courses in Oral Communication and Speech for Business and the Professions. These courses emphasize foundational public speaking skills, professional presentation strategies, and audience analysis. Instructors may also guide students in developing professional communication competencies such as team communication, persuasive speaking, and interviewing.

Responsibilities include:

Create syllabus and course related materials.

Teach course(s) according to departmental guidelines.

Be able to provide meeting times for students outside of class.

Complete course grading and submit final grades through the on-line system.

The successful candidate will have:

Master's degree or doctorate in Speech or Communication; or terminal degree with 18 graduate hours in Speech or Communication or professional experience relevant to the learning objectives of the courses to be taught.

Required Attachments:

 

Please be sure to attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing through the application.

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae

Additional Information:

Applications for part-time positions are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed by the department when openings become available. Future teaching assignments are on a term-by-term basis which may include fall, spring and summer.

The University of Tampa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer dedicated to excellence through diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, gender identity, veteran status or any other non-job-related criteria. The University of Tampa recognizes the importance of a multicultural community of students, faculty, and staff who seek to advance our commitment to diversity. The University invites applications from underrepresented groups and those who have academic experiences with diverse populations.

Submission Guidelines:

To receive full consideration for a faculty appointment with The University of Tampa, please be sure to upload documents as required for this position at time of application submission. Once your application has been submitted, no changes may be made.

Required documents should be submitted in the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing through the application.

Note: A maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to your application. If more than five (5) documents are required, please combine the additional documents into a single attachment so that you may continue through the application process.

Background Check Requirements:

Finalists may be required to submit to a criminal background check.