Lecturer & Director, Forensics (Debate Coach)
Prairie View A&M UniversityAbout the role
Job Title
Lecturer & Director, Forensics (Debate Coach)Agency
Prairie View A&M UniversityDepartment
Language & CommunicationProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Prairie View, TexasJob Type
FacultyJob Description
Important Immigration information:
A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee.
In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.
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The Lecturer and Director of Forensics serves a dual role as a full-time instructional faculty member and head coach of the Prairie View A&M University Speech and Debate Team, addressing critical enrollment demands across core communication curriculum courses while developing and leading a competitive intercollegiate forensics program that cultivates critical thinking, public advocacy, and oral communication excellence. This position directly aligns with the Department of Languages and Communication's commitment to meeting sustained instructional need and expanding co-curricular opportunities, while advancing Prairie View A&M University's mission to provide transformative, accessible, and high-quality education by equipping students with the rhetorical skills, intellectual discipline, and competitive experience necessary for success in professional, civic, and academic arenas.
The successful candidate may be appointed at the rank of Lecturer I, Lecturer II, or Lecturer III based on qualifications, experience, and University guidelines. Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications for the rank at which they are appointed. Final rank will be determined at the time of hire.
The salary is determined in accordance with the University’s compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates’ education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position.
Responsibilities:
- Teach five (5) Communications courses, COMM 1311, and other Communication courses in the instructor’s field of specialization.
- Lead the PVAMU Speech and Debate team.
- Hold office hours and mentor students.
- Participate in assessment and departmental committees.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Education & Experience:
- MA or MFA in Communication.
- One year of teaching experience.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Preferred Education & Experience:
- Ph.D. in Communication
- Three years of teaching experience.
Job Posting Close Date:
08/02/2026
Required Attachments:
Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
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