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Lecturer- Public Speaking

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Fort Valley State University Fort Valley State University, a state and land‑grant institution of the University System of Georgia, invites applications for the position of Lecturer – Public Speaking.

Fort Valley State University, the only 1890 land‑grant university in Georgia, is a comprehensive institution that provides education to over 2,800 students, including graduate students. The university is located in the town of Fort Valley in Peach County, the original site of the state's peach industry. Its 1,365‑acre (5.52 km²) campus is Georgia's second‑largest public university in area.

Fort Valley State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status.

Job Summary Fort Valley State University invites applications for a full‑time limited‑term, professional faculty position to teach public speaking. The core curriculum of the University System of Georgia requires all undergraduates to take a course in public speaking. The department offers Bachelor of Arts degrees in Liberal Studies, Media Studies, Organizational Leadership, as well as a minor in Communications Studies. Across these programs the university seeks to provide excellent, engaging, and effective instruction in the fundamental skills of oral communication. The teaching load is five courses per semester. This is a 10‑month, non‑tenure‑track appointment.

Minimum Qualifications

MA in Speech Communication.

Minimum of two years of experience teaching speech communication courses at the college level with evidence of effectiveness and innovation.

USG Core Values Statement The University System of Georgia is comprised of 26 institutions of higher education and learning. The USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.218_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom, available online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Job Details

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Education and Training

Industry: Online Audio and Video Media

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