"Instructor of Rhetorical Studies"

Instructor of Rhetorical Studies

Company: Florida Atlantic University

Job Location: Boca Raton

Category: Media and Communication Studies

Type: Full-Time

Position Summary:

The School of Communication and Multimedia Studies Program (SCMS) is seeking an Instructor with a focus in Rhetorical Studies and Civic Discourse to support its popular Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies. The teaching load is 8 courses per year, with summer teaching often possible on a separate contract. The ideal candidate will have a rhetorical approach to undergraduate courses concerned with communication, civic life, and culture. Teaching options are flexible based on candidate’s area of specialization, but the candidate would be able to teach courses such as: Introduction to Communication and Civic Life, Classical Rhetorical Theory, Rhetoric of Argument, Argumentation and Debate, Persuasion, and Rhetorical Criticism. Graduate teaching options are occasionally available, but the bulk of teaching would be in support of the BA program. The effective date of employment is August 2026. This is a non-tenure track Instructor position, which is renewable annually based on job performance. After five years of full-time, satisfactory employment, Instructors are eligible in their sixth year to apply for promotion to Senior Instructor and thereafter to the position of University Instructor. FAU's School of Communication and Multimedia Studies includes a Communication Studies B.A. program with approximately 1600 majors and a two-year M.A. program.

Further information about the School of Communication and Multimedia Studies Program can be found at: www.fau.edu/scms. Should any applicant have questions about the position or the application process, please contact Dr. Nannetta Durnell-Uwechue at: uwechue@fau.edu

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Responsible to teach 8 course load (4/4), with summer teaching often possible on a separate contract.
• Responsible for teaching and service activities.
• May represent the university, college/school, or department/unit on university and/or Statewide committees.

Minimum Qualifications:

Earned a Ph.D. from a Communication related program by the time of application; demonstrated excellence in teaching. Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D. in hand. Applicants with at least two years of teaching experience.

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

College or Department: School of Communication and Multimedia Studies

Location: Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours: N/A

Application Deadline: 2025-12-01

Special Instructions to Applicant:

This position is open until filled and may close without prior notice. This position is subject to funding. All applicants must apply electronically to the currently posted position on the Office of Human Resources' job website (https://fau.edu/jobs) by completing the required employment application for this recruitment and submitting the related documents. Required Documents: FAU’s Career Page permits the attachment of required/requested documentation. PLEASE NOTE: A maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to your application. If more than five (5) documents are required for submission, please combine additional documents into a single attachment to not exceed the maximum permitted. The site permits the attachment of required/requested documentation. Candidates wishing full consideration are to provide the following: (1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vita, (3) documentation of excellence in teaching, and (4) three letters of reference. Transcripts: The selected candidate for this position is required to submit an official transcript sent directly from the institution for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment. Similarly, for degrees from outside the United States, the evaluation by an organization belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES), with an indication of the documents the evaluation was prepared from (official transcripts, diplomas, dissertation abstracts) is required for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment. Transcripts must be issued to Florida Atlantic University, not to the individual applicant. Background Screening: Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

Accommodations: Individuals requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711