Title: Lecturer
Position Number 05271514
Category Status: Faculty-Non- Tenured, Term Contract
Unit: AGNR-Institute of Applied Agriculture
Campus/College Information: Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the flagship
institution in the University System of Maryland. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes
away from Washington, D.C.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position: The Institute of Applied Agriculture (IAA) invites applications
for 9-month Oral Communication Lecturer position, to teach an oral communication course to
undergraduate students at the University of Maryland, College Park. This is a Professional -Track, 9-
month faculty appointment that may be renewed. Continuing appointment will be based on
performance and enrollment.
Qualifications:
Required–
Master's degree in Communication, Speech Communication, Agricultural Communication &
Leadership, or closely related field.
2 years teaching experience, preferably at the post-secondary level.
The key person will demonstrate excellence in teaching.
Responsibilities:
Teach 5 sections of INAG 110: Oral Communication, each spring and fall semester.
Participate in department decision-making, strategic planning, promotion and recruitment.
Continuous curriculum development and updating to instructional materials and integration of
assessment activities into teaching practices.
Work as part of the Oral Communication teaching team and contribute to the scholarship and
enhancement of the course and department.
Applications:
A complete application packet includes a Cover Letter, Resume or CV, Transcripts (copy acceptable for
application process); Contact information of three (3) professional references. All candidates must apply
online at https://ejobs.umd.edu. for position 05271514. The effective start date is August 22, 2016.
Additional Information: If attaching the optional teaching document, please include a course syllabus.
Closing Date: Review of applications will begin June 29, 2016. However, applications will be accepted
and reviewed until the position is filled.
