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Instructor/Assistant Director of Forensics

0136 Charles E. Coates Hall Full time

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Job Posting Title:

Instructor/Assistant Director of Forensics

Position Type:

Faculty

Department:

LSUAM HSS - Communication Studies (Bryan McCann (00007537))

Work Location:

0136 Charles E. Coates Hall

Pay Grade:

Academic

   

Job Description:

The Department of Communication Studies at Louisiana State University expects to hire a full-time instructor who will also serve as the Assistant Director of the LSU Speech and Debate Team. In addition to teaching a 3-3 course load in the Department of Communication Studies, this instructor will coach and travel to competitions with the LSU Speech & Debate Team. The LSU Speech and Debate Team is a comprehensive program as students take part in AFA style individual events, LD, and IPDA.

Job Responsibilities:

Teach courses and hold regular office hours - 75%

Serve as Assistant Director of Forensics for Mixon Lyceum Speech and Debate Team - 20%

Other duties as assigned - 5%

Requirements will include a master’s or equivalent degree, evidence of outstanding teaching, and experience with forensics (preferably with directing or assisting the direction of a comprehensive speech and debate program).

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Those interested in the position should submit a cover letter, a curriculum vita; evidence of teaching excellence; and three professional references with contact information. Review begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Dr. Ashley Mack at ashleymack@lsu.edu. All files should be addressed to the same.

Posting Date:

March 31, 2026

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

September 27, 2026

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

   

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Essential Position (Y/N):

   

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

   

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.

   

HCM Contact Information:

For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu.  For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.