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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
DIRECTOR OF FORENSICS

POSITION: The Department of Communication Arts and Sciences at California State University, Chico invites applications and nominations for the position of Director of Forensics for the 1998/99 academic year. 

The initial appointment will be for up to three years depending upon the qualifications of the successful candidate. Successive appointments depend upon performance and continuing enrollment demand/budget support. Salary is competitive and depends upon qualifications; an attractive benefits package is available.

QUALIFICATIONS: The minimum qualifications for appointment to the position are a MasterŐs degree or doctorate in Communication or related discipline, substantial experience in coaching forensics, successful classroom teaching experience, and demonstrated ability to teach courses in Communication Studies. Candidates with experience in working with both debate and individual events, ability to work well with a multicultural student population, and ability to engage in community outreach are preferred. 

DUTIES: Primary responsibilities of the position include directing a nationally competitive forensics program, supervising Teaching Associates, budget management, and teaching classes in Communication Studies. 

THE PROGRAM: Communication Studies is one of two programs in the Department of Communication Arts and Sciences, which is one of three academic departments in the School of Communication and one of seven in the College of Communication and Education. The program has 9 full-time faculty, several part-time faculty and graduate teaching associates, approximately160 undergraduate majors and 30
graduate students.

DEADLINE: Review of candidates will begin February 2, 1998 and continue until the position is filled. Representatives will be at the NCA Convention, November 19-23, 1997.

TO APPLY: Send detailed vita, evidence of forensics achievement and teaching effectiveness, and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of at least three references to: Dr. Robert C. Blackmon, Chair, Department of Communication Arts and Sciences, California State University, Chico, Chico, CA 95929-0502, Phone: (916) 898-5751 Fax: 898-4096 

The Chico Area: Located in the Sacramento Valley at the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Chico is 180 miles northeast of San Francisco and 90 miles north of the state capital, Sacramento. With a multicultural population of about 92,500, Chico is a beautiful city where housing remains reasonably priced. A unified school district and several private schools serve the area. The University is one of the largest employers in the area. Agriculture, health care, and light industry also support the local economy. Bidwell Park, one of the largest municipal parks in the country, is one of many recreational areas which provide easy access to the diverse Northern California landscape.

For disability-related accommodations, call (916) 898-5751, TDD (916) 898-4516, or e-mail rblackmon@oavax.csuchico.edu. Additional information about the University is available on the World Wide Web: http://www.csuchico.edu. California State University, Chico is committed to a culturally diverse workforce and employs only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. EEO/AA/ADA