Clinical Assistant Professor

University of North Florida; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Florida in Jacksonville invites applications for a Clinical Assistant Professor of Speech Communication. The 9-month, non-tenure-earning position emphasizes teaching and course development in speech communication, with operational support to the Public Speaking Center.

The ideal candidate will contribute to high-enrollment Foundations of Speech courses and help grow UNF's General Education offerings.

Qualifications

• Evidence of college teaching experience.
• Ph.D. or Ed.D. in communication, speech communication, or closely related field by start of appointment.
• Experience with Public Speaking Center is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach and develop courses in speech communication.
• Provide operational support to UNF's Public Speaking Center.
• Collaborate with colleagues to oversee activities and programming in UNF's Public Speaking Center.

Skills

Teaching experience

Public Speaking Center experience

Education

Ph.D. or Ed.D. in communication / speech communication

Job description

## Clinical Assistant ProfessorApply: Jacksonville, FL: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR103796**Department**School of Communication**Compensation**$55,000.00 to Negotiable Annual**General Description:** This is a 9- month nontenure-earning Clinical Assistant Professor of Speech Communication in the UNF School of Communication. Responsibilities include teaching and developing courses in speech communication and provide operational support to our emerging Public Speaking Center. The ideal candidate will have interest, experience and/or specialization in designing and delivering high-enrollment courses in speech communication (Foundations of Speech) in UNF’s School of Communication to support growing enrollment in UNF’s General Education Curriculum and B.A. in Communication Studies. Additional duties will include collaborating with colleagues, staff, and students to oversee activities and programming in UNF’s Public Speaking Center. An applicant who is a strong fit for this clinical, non-tenure earning position should expect to balance a 3/3 teaching load.**Supervisor:** This position reports to the Director of the School of Communication**Working Hours:** Varies**Supervision Exercised:** This is not a supervisory role**Required Licensure:** N/A**Required Qualifications:** Applicants must present evidence of teaching experience and have completed a Ph.D. or an Ed.D. in communication, speech communication, or a closely related field by the start of the appointment, which begins in August 2027. UNF faculty are expected to maintain the highest standards of academic excellence in all phases of instruction and service.**Preferred Qualifications / Skills:** Competitive candidates will have experience working in a Public Speaking or Communication Center at an institution of higher learning.**Anticipated Start Date:** August 2, 2027**Additional Application Materials Required:**Applicants should be prepared to provide the following required documents:* Current curriculum vitae* Cover letter* Evidence of college teaching experienceName, phone number, and email address of three professional references will be requested during the application review stage.The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials by the date of hire.**Additional Requirements:** Applicants may be required to upload additional documents based on their responses to the Foreign Influence Review questions.* Passport (all pages including blank pages) and* Form DS-160 (if ever submitted. If not, upload an explanation)**How to Apply:** Applicants must submit an online application that includes all required application documents. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Dr. Margaret Stewart at [phone],or at [e-mail].**Application Review Date:** Initial review of applications will begin on December 8, 2026.**Job Posting Close Date:** Open until filled.**About the Department:** UNF’s School of Communication is currently comprised of five undergraduate major programs, one graduate program, four minors, and a new graduate program commencing in Fall 2027. The School has state-of-the-art facilities, including a high-definition television studio, Digital Media & AI Innovation Lab (DMAIL), and a developing Public Speaking Center. The School is the second largest in UNF’s College of Arts & Sciences, serving roughly 650 majors. For mor information about our School, please use this link: https://www.unf.edu/coas/communication/index.html.**Statement(s) of Understanding**This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator