What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Speech and Debate position at Simpson College?
Description
The Simpson College Department of Speech, Debate, and Mock Trial invites applications for an assistant director position with coaching, recruiting, and teaching responsibilities that will begin August 2025.
Responsibilities
We seek a motivated individual with college speech and debate coaching experience to join our faculty and work with our students. Duties of the position include: facilitating and leading weekly debate practices, preparing students for competition through individual events (speech) training, traveling and supervising students at 4 tournaments a semester, maintaining a good driving record and holds a valid driver’s license, working closely with the director and assistant director to meet teams’ competitive and recruiting goals and visits high school classrooms for the recruitment of students, building and maintaining a network of high school coaches, and providing logistical support for the program. The teaching load is up to one course load spread between the fall and spring semester. Additionally, applicants must demonstrate a commitment to developing an equitable and diverse academic environment in teaching, mentoring, and service. This includes (and is not limited to) providing effective instruction to under-represented students, as well as coaching and mentoring students from diverse backgrounds.
The Institution
Simpson College is an independent, selective, and comprehensive liberal-arts college affiliated with the United Methodist Church. The College encourages innovative teaching and seeks colleagues who will help its students of all ages develop critical intellectual skills and nurture values that foster personal worth and individuality for the purpose of living fulfilled lives within a creative, diverse, and just community. We recognize that many great ideas and discoveries are a result of a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds, and experiences, and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment. Simpson College provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state, and local law.
Community
Simpson’s main campus is in Indianola, Iowa, a part of the Des Moines metropolitan area. The Des Moines area has a population of over 600,000 and economic growth has outpaced the U.S. as a whole. In addition, the cost of living is well below the national average. To learn more about Simpson College, please visit www.simpson.edu.
Qualifications
Qualifications
The position requires a master’s degree in communication or related field. Significant experience in one or more of the following formats of collegiate debate is required: NPDA, IPDA, Public Forum, or NFA LD. Experience in coaching speech events coaching is recommended. Successful applicants must demonstrate a commitment to cultural diversity and inclusive teaching practices that will contribute to a campus climate that supports equity and diversity.
Application Instructions
To apply please submit: 1) a letter of application, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) a statement of teaching philosophy, 4) graduate transcripts (unofficial), 5) a recommended two letters of recommendation, and 5) a diversity statement through teaching, scholarship, and/or service.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. All applications received by April 15, 2025 will receive full consideration.
The Simpson College Department of Speech, Debate, and Mock Trial invites applications for an assistant director position with coaching, recruiting, and teaching responsibilities that will begin August 2025.
Responsibilities
We seek a motivated individual with college speech and debate coaching experience to join our faculty and work with our students. Duties of the position include: facilitating and leading weekly debate practices, preparing students for competition through individual events (speech) training, traveling and supervising students at 4 tournaments a semester, maintaining a good driving record and holds a valid driver’s license, working closely with the director and assistant director to meet teams’ competitive and recruiting goals and visits high school classrooms for the recruitment of students, building and maintaining a network of high school coaches, and providing logistical support for the program. The teaching load is up to one course load spread between the fall and spring semester. Additionally, applicants must demonstrate a commitment to developing an equitable and diverse academic environment in teaching, mentoring, and service. This includes (and is not limited to) providing effective instruction to under-represented students, as well as coaching and mentoring students from diverse backgrounds.
The Institution
Simpson College is an independent, selective, and comprehensive liberal-arts college affiliated with the United Methodist Church. The College encourages innovative teaching and seeks colleagues who will help its students of all ages develop critical intellectual skills and nurture values that foster personal worth and individuality for the purpose of living fulfilled lives within a creative, diverse, and just community. We recognize that many great ideas and discoveries are a result of a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds, and experiences, and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment. Simpson College provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state, and local law.
Community
Simpson’s main campus is in Indianola, Iowa, a part of the Des Moines metropolitan area. The Des Moines area has a population of over 600,000 and economic growth has outpaced the U.S. as a whole. In addition, the cost of living is well below the national average. To learn more about Simpson College, please visit www.simpson.edu.
Qualifications
Qualifications
The position requires a master’s degree in communication or related field. Significant experience in one or more of the following formats of collegiate debate is required: NPDA, IPDA, Public Forum, or NFA LD. Experience in coaching speech events coaching is recommended. Successful applicants must demonstrate a commitment to cultural diversity and inclusive teaching practices that will contribute to a campus climate that supports equity and diversity.
Application Instructions
To apply please submit: 1) a letter of application, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) a statement of teaching philosophy, 4) graduate transcripts (unofficial), 5) a recommended two letters of recommendation, and 5) a diversity statement through teaching, scholarship, and/or service.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. All applications received by April 15, 2025 will receive full consideration.
