Position Announcement -- Furman University *Forensics Director*
Furman University, a top-ranked, four-year liberal arts institution located at the foot of the southern Appalachian Mountains in sunny South Carolina, seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor who will also serve as Director of Forensics beginning fall 2008. Teaching responsibilities include the basic course (Public Speaking and/or Digital Communication) and other lower- and upper-division courses in area of expertise.
Directing responsibilities include resurrecting and rebuilding the university's forensics program. We are interested in a regionally competitive debate program that also sponsors and fosters debate activities on campus and in the community. We are also open to and interested in an individual events program. In keeping with Furman's commitment to liberal education and engaged learning, we seek a Forensics Director whose vision is of debate as an intellectual activity, one in which inquiry and advocacy as methods of discovering truth is primary and winning tournaments is secondary. Ph.D. required, ABD considered.
Salary is highly competitive; 2-3 teaching load (on semester system) with small classes. To apply, please send cover letter indicating interest in the position and vision of forensics in a liberal arts environment, CV, samples of scholarly work, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and three letters of recommendation to: Forensics Search, C/O Sean Patrick O'Rourke, Chair, Department of Communication Studies, 135 Furman Hall, Furman University, 3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville, SC 29613. Review of applications will begin on 15 January 2009 and will continue until position is filled. Furman University is an affirmative action, equal-opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from women and minorities.
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