Title: Communication and Digital Media Lecturer and Speaking Center Manager

Employee Classification: Lecturer

Campus: University of North Texas - Dallas

Division: DAL-Academic Aff & Stdnt Success

SubDivision-Department: DAL-School of Lib Arts & Sciences

Department: DAL-Communication & Digital Media-514120

Job Location: Dallas

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility:

About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

The Communication and Digital Media Department at UNT Dallas fosters innovation, collaboration, and real-world skill development in media, communication, and digital production. Through small classes, expert faculty, and hands-on learning, the department prepares students to thrive in today’s fast-paced media landscape. Located in the heart of Dallas, it offers access to industry connections, internships, and emerging technologies—empowering students to become creative, strategic, and socially conscious communicators across diverse professional fields.
At UNT Dallas, we embody the values of Courageous Integrity, Be Curious, We Care, Better Together, and Show Your Fire. We seek passionate educators who are committed to empowering students, transforming lives, and strengthening communities. The successful candidate will support UNT Dallas’s mission to foster learning, cultivate curiosity, and create an environment of respect and belonging for all students.

Position Overview

The University of North Texas at Dallas invites applications for a unique combined faculty/staff position in the Communication and Digital Media Program. This role blends teaching excellence with hands-on program support, offering a dynamic opportunity to shape student learning both inside and outside the classroom. The successful candidate will spend 50% of their time teaching Communication and Digital Media courses and 50% managing the operations of the university’s Speaking Center and related facilities. UNT Dallas offers faculty the unique opportunity to help shape the character of a 21st century, learner-focused, urban comprehensive university.


UNT Dallas is bridging the gap between education and workforce readiness through our innovative Classroom to Career initiative. This initiative integrates experiential learning—such as internships, service learning, and project-based collaborations—with partners in education, health, and industry—into every student’s academic journey. By emphasizing high-impact practices, we prepare students with both disciplinary expertise and the essential skills employers value: communication, adaptability, teamwork, and leadership. Our graduates don’t just earn degrees; they launch purposeful, career-ready futures. We seek faculty in all disciplines who are eager to contribute actively to this transformative, campus-wide initiative

Minimum Qualifications

A Master’s degree in Communication, Journalism, Film Production, Script Writing, or other related discipline and outstanding experience or potential for excellence in teaching Communication-related courses.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

The successful candidate will possess a strong foundation in communication theory, media production, and public speaking pedagogy, with the ability to translate that expertise into effective, student-centered instruction. A commitment to inclusive teaching practices and the ability to mentor students from diverse backgrounds is essential. Strong oral and written communication skills, combined with organizational and time-management abilities, are necessary to balance the demands of teaching, service, and administrative responsibilities.
In addition, the candidate should demonstrate leadership and supervisory skills, particularly in training and mentoring student workers. The ability to manage facilities, digital equipment, and media technology systems effectively is required, along with attention to detail and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced academic environment. Above all, the successful candidate will be committed to fostering student success and supporting the mission of the Communication and Digital Media Program and the university.

Preferred Qualifications

• Significant experience in applied or professional communication.
• Significant experience in college instruction.
• Successful experience teaching adults in a post-secondary institution.
• Experience managing academic centers, media production spaces, or digital equipment checkout systems.
• Experience supervising student workers.
• Familiarity with online modes of delivery

Required License/Registration/Certifications

N/A

Job Duties

• Teach undergraduate Communication and Digital Media courses, which may include public speaking, media production, digital communication, and other program offerings.
• Employ student-centered, experiential teaching methods to engage diverse learners.
• Maintain an active record of service to the department, university, and/or discipline.
• Oversee the daily operations of the Speaking Center.
• Supervise, train, and schedule student workers.
• Manage the digital production equipment check-in/out system.
• Observe, evaluate, and provide constructive feedback to students practicing speeches or presentations.
• Oversee and maintain Communication and Digital Media facilities, including the radio station, podcasting studio, editing suites, and Mac Lab.
• Coordinate with faculty and staff to ensure smooth operation and availability of resources.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Environmental Hazards

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Speaking Center & Facilities Coordination (50%) and Teaching (50%)

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. To apply, please submit the following documents at https://careers.untsystem.edu/unt-dallas/home:
• Cover letter detailing teaching experience and facility management qualifications.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Statement of teaching philosophy.
• Contact information for three professional references.
• Unofficial graduate transcripts

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.