Brian Lamb School of Communication
Communication Lecturer – Job Description for Full-Time Continuing Lecturer in
Presentational Speaking - (Academic Year Appointment)
Position Begins: August, 2012
Requirements: MA or PhD in Communication or related discipline; experience teaching
undergraduate classes in Presentational Speaking or courses with a speaking component;
strong organizational skills; willingness to be flexible on specific teaching schedules
according to the needs of the School.
The position of full-time continuing lecturer for the Brian Lamb School of
Communication includes the following duties:
1. Teach four sections of COM 114 (Presentational Speaking) or related courses
each semester in the Brian Lamb School of Communication.
2. Meet all assigned classes in accord with the university academic calendar.
3.
Hold office hours for undergraduate students each week for each class taught in a
given semester.
4. Develop appropriate course syllabi for assigned classes and report final grades for
all students in a timely fashion in accord with university policy.
5. Show willingness to be flexible in course assignments and teaching times
according to the School’s needs.
6. Abide by all course polices for any course taught as given by the course
supervisor for a given course.
There is also the possibility for a half-time appointment teaching two sections per
semester instead of four. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled and
review of applications will begin April 15, 2012. Submit application materials (vita,
cover letter, names & contact information for references) to Howard Sypher at
hsypher@purdue.edu.
A background check will be required for employment in this position.
Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully
committed to achieving a diverse workforce