Lecturer, Associate Director of Forensics, Speech and Debate

Overview

Full-Time Lecturer, Associate Director of Forensics, Speech and Debate – Long Beach, CA. Appointment: 1 to 3 academic years, renewable. Effective Date:
August 17, 2026 (Fall Semester).

Salary:
The Full-Time Lecturer B (Academic Year) classification salary is $74,652 to $158,688 per academic year (paid in 12 monthly payments). The anticipated hiring range is $85,008 to $90,000 per year. Salary offered is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Final date to receive applications:
Review of applications to begin March 3, 2026. Position open until filled (or recruitment canceled).

Location: Long Beach

Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty - Communications/Journalism

• Required:
  
  M.A., M.S. or Ph.D. in Communication or related field. Degree at time of application or official notification of completion of the doctoral degree by August 1, 2026.
• Demonstrated potential for teaching excellence
• Ability to facilitate team travel
• Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population, including low socioeconomic and first-generation students

• Experience with policy and procedures related to forensics team travel and expenditures
• Demonstrated commitment to engaging students outside of the classroom through mentoring and program development
• Ability to build and manage alumni relations
• Highly organized, detail oriented, and future focused
• Ability to teach courses related to speech and debate
• Experience in coaching policy or parliamentary styles of debate
• Experience working with populations similar to the CSULB student body
• Experience mentoring or supporting students using inclusive and culturally relevant teaching strategies

• Work cooperatively with co-directors on team culture, budget, and travel
• Collaborate with department specialists to prepare documents related to team budget and travel
• Compose yearly IRA request and attend hearings
• Host Jack Howe Memorial tournament and other local and national tournaments at the high school and college levels
• Schedule and attend two weekly team meetings
• Serve on relevant department, college, or university committees
• Recruit on-campus and off-campus – particularly Los Angeles Urban Debate League schools
• Coordinate team travel arrangements and attend some forensics tournaments
• Remain current and follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Foster alumni and community relations
• Coach students when necessary
• Perform other duties necessary to administer a full-service forensics program

CSULB seeks to recruit faculty who enthusiastically support the University’s commitment to academic success for all students, including those with disabilities, first-generation students, veterans, and students from diverse backgrounds. The Department of Communication Studies at CSULB seeks to hire a full-time Associate Director of Forensics. Beach Forensics is a comprehensive and nationally recognized speech and debate program. Our policy debate team has ranked among the nation’s top five for the past two years, with notable awards.

The program includes a growing parliamentary debate team and a speech team competing at national and international levels.

Required Documentation:

• Letter of application addressing the required and preferred qualifications
• CV
• Names and contact information for three current references (to be contacted for confidential letters of recommendation should you reach the finalist stage)
• Finalists should be prepared to submit an official transcript (e-transcript preferred, if available)

How to Apply: Click “Apply Now” to complete the CSULB online application.

Information requests: Sunyoung Park, Assistant Professor – California State University, Long Beach, Department of Communication Studies

Employment Requirements: A background check (including criminal records check and telephone reference check with most recent employer) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position. The position is subject to mandated reporter requirements and CSU policies. See CSU policies on environmental health and safety, equal opportunity, and non-discrimination for full details.

Advertised:
Jan 27, 2026. Applications close date is not specified here. The Department of Communications Studies emphasizes equal opportunity and compliance with safety, health, and campus policies. All program and activities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin.