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Title: Debate Institute Instructor

VP Area: College of Arts and Sciences

Department: Debate

Telework Availability: On-campus Position

FLSA Status: Exempt

Employee Classification: Temporary Staff

Hours per week: 40

Months per year: NA - FXD/Temp Position

Fixed Term End Date (if applicable): 2026-08-15

Job Purpose:

To serve as instructors for our nationally recognized summer program. Instructors will work with high school students to develop their skills in competitive policy debate through engaging curriculum. lectures, practice rounds, and individualized coaching. This is an excellent opportunity for former debaters, coaches, or educators to contribute to the development of the next generation of debaters in a rigorous academic environment.

Essential Functions:

• 50% - Instruction and lectures: Deliver lectures on topic-related materials, policy debate theory, argumentation strategies, and other relevant content areas. 
• 20% - Lead a lab group of students, providing hands-on instructions and mentorship throughout the institute.
• 10% - Supervision: monitor and manage student behavior in lab and other institute activities, ensuring a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment.
• 20% - Assist students in developing effective arguments, conducting research, case writing, and refining their public speaking and critical thinking skills.

• Additional Duties as Assigned by the Department

Educational Requirement:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience

Years of Related Experience Requirement:

1 year

In lieu of the educational qualifications, candidates may qualify with equivalent professional experience at a ratio of one year of experience for each year of required education. 

Skills & Abilities:

Experience in competitive policy debate as a coach, instructor, or debater (college-level experience strongly preferred).
Strong understanding of debate theory, research methods, and argument construction.
Ability to work collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced educational setting.
Prior experience teaching or mentoring high school students is highly desirable.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, and Word.
Proficient in debate specific technologies such as Verbatim.
Proficient in written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
Demonstrated time management, punctuality, and priority setting skills.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications:

Five or more years' experience in competitive policy debate as a coach, instructor, or debater (college level strongly preferred).
Strong understanding of debate theory, research methods, and argument construction.
Ability to work collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced educational setting.
Prior experience teaching or mentoring high school students is highly desirable.

Physical & On-Campus Requirements:

In-Office Presence - Ability to work on-site in typical office setting and participate in in-person meetings with colleagues: 5 days/week

Standing/Sitting - Ability to remain in a stationary position for a prolonged period: Often (50%-75% of time)

Walking - Ability to move about on foot to accomplish tasks: Rarely (1%-49% of time)

Lifting/Carrying - Ability to move or transport objects up to a specified weight (e.g., 50 pounds): Never (0% of time)

Attention to Detail - Ability to focus on detailed tasks for extended periods: Daily (>75% of time)

Problem-Solving - Ability to identify and resolve issues effectively: Daily (>75% of time)

The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to offer for this position: $4060 - $6000 per month

Pay Range:

Minimum Salary (Annualized 12 months and 40 hours/week): 48720

Midpoint Salary (Annualized 12 months and 40 hours/week): 60900

Maximum Salary (Annualized 12 months and 40 hours/week): 73080

Is this position eligible for relocation reimbursement or a signing bonus?: False

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