Forensics Director | Tenure-Track Professor

California State University, Northridge; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Northridge (CSUN) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor to serve as Director of Forensics in the Department of Communication Studies, Fall 2027.

The successful candidate will teach both undergraduate and graduate courses, coach evidence-backed debate formats, supervise forensics travel, and contribute to equity and inclusion initiatives while maintaining an active scholarly agenda.

Qualifications

• An earned Ph.D. in Communication Studies or related field from an accredited institution at time of hire.
• Two years minimum of experience coaching evidence-backed debate formats (NDT/CEDA, Collegiate Advocacy Research Debate, Lincoln-Douglas, or Public-Forum).
• Evidence of excellence in teaching argumentation for undergraduate or graduate courses (in-person or online).
• Evidence of research and scholarly activity leading to peer-reviewed publication or equivalent.
• Mentoring and advising students from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses offered by the department.
• Develop expertise in evidence-backed debate and forensics pedagogy and maintain a scholarly agenda.
• Coordinate operations, logistics, and supervision of forensics travel.
• Fulfill duties such as weekly office hours, faculty meetings, and assessment of student learning.
• Participate in shared governance and service to the department, college, and university.

Skills

Debate coaching

Teaching/mentoring

Research

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Ph.D. in Communication Studies

Job description

California State University, Northridge (CSUN) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor to serve as Director of Forensics in the Department of Communication Studies, Fall 2027.

The successful candidate will teach both undergraduate and graduate courses, coach evidence-backed debate formats, supervise forensics travel, and contribute to equity and inclusion initiatives while maintaining an active scholarly agenda.