Job Description:

The Department of Communication at Berry College seeks a Lecturer in Communication and Assistant Director of Forensics. We seek a faculty member who is committed to excellence in educationally-grounded forensics coaching and undergraduate teaching and mentoring.

Berry's Communication program is one of the largest majors at the college and comprises four concentrations: Digital and Social Media, Filmmaking and Cinematic Arts, Public Relations, and Communication and Media Studies. We are a vibrant, collegial department focused on preparing students for the media industry and graduate studies. Housed within our department, the Berry College Forensics Union was established in 1978 and has consistently produced national finalists while also preparing competitors for personal and professional success.

Primary teaching responsibilities would be Rhetoric and Public Address, a course required of every Berry College student, as well as the potential to teach other Human Communication courses based on qualifications. This position is a full-time, non tenure-track, annually renewable appointment. The successful candidate will be expected to coach, travel, and perform administrative duties in assisting the Director of Forensics. We are especially interested in candidates who will advance Berry's Good Neighbor culture and who will flourish in a liberal arts environment.

Requirements:

 Applicants must hold a master's degree in Communication or a Communication-related field and should have teaching experience at the college level, with evidence of teaching effectiveness. They should have experience coaching collegiate forensics with strong organizational skills, proficiency in online tabulation programs, and experience with social media and team promotional efforts. A valid driver's license and safe driving record are required.

Additional Information:

ABOUT BERRY COLLEGE

Berry is a selective independent college of 2,200 students located adjacent to Rome, GA, midway between Atlanta, GA, and Chattanooga, TN. Berry's educational approach deliberately unites challenging academic programs with practical work experience in a residential campus community that encourages faith and emphasizes caring for the needs of others above self. Our mission and values are grounded in the ethic that our founder instilled more than a century ago: "We educate the head, heart, and hands - to inspire leaders of integrity who cultivate thriving communities." Nationally recognized for quality of learning and quality of life, Berry offers first-rate undergraduate degree programs in the sciences, humanities, arts, and human sciences, as well as undergraduate and master's level opportunities in business and teacher education. The College's stunning 27,000-acre campus affords opportunities that cannot be duplicated elsewhere. Berry's ongoing commitment is to provide exceptional educational experiences to talented students from a wide range of social, racial, and economic backgrounds.

COLLEGE COMMITMENTS

Berry College is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse faculty and staff. As an equal opportunity institution, Berry complies with all applicable laws and provisions prohibiting discrimination in its educational and employment policies. Berry respects the essential dignity of all individuals and accordingly hires and promotes employees without regard to matters of personal identity such as race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and political affiliation. Berry College is committed to ensuring facilities, programs, services, and activities are accessible to everyone, including those seeking employment at Berry College. Inquiries about interviews or workplace accommodations are welcomed. You can reach out to us at employment@berry.edu, or (706) 233-4062.

Application Instructions:

Applicants should submit a letter of application describing the candidate's interest in this position and commitment to Berry's mission and values; a curriculum vitae; a teaching statement that should articulate the candidate's teaching approach, experience, and goals; unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts; and names and contact information of three references.

Review of applications will begin on March 28, and will continue until the position is filled.

Specific questions about the position may be sent directly to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Curt Hersey at chersey@berry.edu.

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