Forensics Graduate Assistant

North Central College; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

A reputable educational institution in Naperville, Illinois, seeks a Professor of Communication to support the forensics team. This role emphasizes the importance of coaching and mentoring students to enhance their writing and speaking skills. Applicants are required to be admitted to a graduate degree program at the institution and should ideally have experience in forensics, with prior coaching being a plus. The position involves approximately 20 work hours per week during the academic year.

Qualifications

• Admission into a graduate degree program at North Central College is required.
• Ideal candidate should have experience in forensics (speech & debate).
• Previous coaching experience is encouraged but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support the forensics team and increase student coaching opportunities.
• Help retain students through mentorship and expert assistance.

Skills

Experience in forensics (speech & debate)

Coaching experience

Education

Admission into a graduate degree program

Job description

Supervisor Title Professor of Communication; Director of Forensics

The forensics team at North Central College has a long history of providing students the opportunity to grow in their writing and speaking skills on a local, state, and national level. Forensics is a high impact practice, and having additional support for the program will increase student potential to receive coaching and mentoring from an advanced expert in the field. This support will also help with retention of our students.

There is no potential exposure to student records.

There are no driving requirements for this position.

There is no requirement to work with minors.

Job Qualifications

Admission into a graduate degree program at North Central College is required. The ideal candidate would have experience in forensics (speech & debate) in some capacity. Previous coaching experience, while not required, is encouraged.

Approximate number of work hours per week: 20 hours per week during the academic year.

North Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NCC provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify the Office of Human Resources at 630‑637‑5757 or [e-mail]. Determinations for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case‑by‑case basis.