Director, Forensics

Responsibilities

• Administer and coach the Speech & Debate Team to enhance its national and international reputation
• Teach Rhetoric and Communication Studies (RCS) classes every semester
• Promote forensics activities on campus
• Oversee the selection process for Performance Scholarships
• Manage the Speech and Debate Team Office
• Organize and accompany the team on regional, national, and international travel for competitions

Requirements

• Master's degree in Human Communication Studies, Speech Communication, or a related field
• Coaching experience with NFA, AFA, or WUCD sanctioned intervarsity competitions
• Applied knowledge of Learning Management Systems (e.g., Blackboard, D2L, Canvas, Moodle)
• Strong pedagogical acumen in both virtual and face-to-face teaching environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Undergraduate level teaching experience in the field of communication or rhetoric

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness plan
• Tuition remission program for employees, spouses, and dependent children
• Generous contribution to the University’s 403B retirement plan
• Generous time off plan

About the Company

The University of La Verne is a diverse and inclusive community established in 1891. We are committed to ethical reasoning, lifelong learning, and civic engagement. Recognized as a leader in social mobility, we provide a vibrant environment where students and faculty can make a meaningful impact.