Instructor of Communication and Director of Speech Job at Weber State University

Overview

The Department of Communication at Weber State University in Ogden, Utah, invites applications for an Instructor of Communication and Director of Speech who will begin in Fall Semester 2026. We seek a dedicated teacher who will be an active and collegial faculty member in the Department of Communication. This person will serve as a program administrator, teacher, and coach with expertise in Individual Events / Forensics (e.g., events at the NFA or NIET tournament) to substantially expand a Competitive Speech Program to complement a longstanding Policy Debate Program and a very successful semi-annual Speech Showcase. The successful candidate will communicate respectfully and proactively with students, faculty colleagues, and university administrators about the value of collegiate Individual Events.

Job Duties

Administrative duties include budget management, report writing, travel logistics, student recruitment, high school outreach, tournament and event hosting, scholarship management, and public relations. Coaching duties include helping students prepare for competition in individual events (e.g., selecting topics / literature, editing drafts / helping to cut pieces), practices, travel to tournaments, judging commitments, etc. The position includes a full-time teaching load of 12 hours per semester, typically split into two regular undergraduate courses per semester and two courses that are connected to the Speech team’s practice. Candidates should expect to teach undergraduate courses in Public Speaking (introductory and advanced), Interpersonal & Small Group Communication, and / or other classes as needed by the department, including General Education. Other teaching opportunities are available depending on willingness and experience.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Communication (or a related discipline) by the time of appointment
• At least two years of experience coaching NFA or NIET-style individual events
• Ability to travel 6-8 times a year

Preferred Qualifications

Background Check

Yes

Benefits Summary

WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays.

Full / Part Time

Full Time

Open Date

10 / 06 / 2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled : Yes

Notes to Applicants

If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you. The annual salary for this position starts at $50,000, based on experience. The position comes with a generous benefits package.

Review of applications begins October 27, 2025, and will continue until filled. Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.

The Communication Department Program at Weber State University is committed to building a creative and dynamic educational space that celebrates individual differences while cultivating a culture of acceptance and respect. We are dedicated to furthering community and student engagement within our program and the university as a whole. We are excited to welcome new people, ideas, and experiences into our spaces.

Weber State University, an AA / EO employer, is located 35 miles north of Salt Lake City at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains. The area is rich in both cultural and outdoor recreational opportunities. These include Utah Symphony, Utah Opera, Ballet West, international Film Festivals, a network of hiking trails adjacent to campus, and skiing at the site of the 2002 Olympic downhill races just 18 miles from campus

Physical Activity of this position

Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position. Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. Feeling. Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips. Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance.

Physical Requirements of this position

Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and / or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and / or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and / or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work.

Visual Acuity Requirements

Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position

None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).

To apply, visit https : / / jobs.weber.edu / postings / 26619

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