NEOGOV · 2 months ago
Director, Forensics
Whitworth University Campus
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$60K/yr - $64K/yrWhitworth University is a Christian liberal arts university seeking a Director of Forensics to lead its nationally competitive forensics program. The Director will provide high-quality instruction, mentor students in speech and debate, and oversee all operational aspects of the program while engaging in recruitment and outreach efforts.
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Responsibilities
Teach COM 245H (Applied Speech: Forensics) and COM 445H (Advanced Applied Speech: Forensics) each fall and spring semester
Design and lead a dynamic, developmentally appropriate training program that supports skill-building, competitive readiness, and the holistic growth of student-participants
Travel with and coach the team at tournaments and competitions, modeling professionalism, sportsmanship, and Whitworth’s commitment to mind-and-heart education
Teach up to six additional credits per academic year in the Director’s disciplinary area (e.g., Communication, Philosophy, Political Science), as assigned by the Dean
Develop and implement an intentional recruitment strategy focused on identifying and engaging high-school and community-college forensics students
Build collaborative relationships with coaches, schools, and community partners to enhance visibility and grow the program pipeline
Manage program budgets in alignment with Whitworth policies and stewardship expectations
Plan and coordinate all team travel and scheduling for tournaments, practices, and related activities
Represent Whitworth in the Northwest Forensics Conference and other regional and national intercollegiate forensics organizations
Partner with Institutional Advancement to design and implement fundraising initiatives that support program sustainability and student opportunities
Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Dean of the College of Arts, Sciences, & Education
Qualification
Required
Terminal degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Communication, Philosophy, Political Science); ABD candidates will be considered, with the expectation of degree completion by July 1, 2026
Evidence of effective undergraduate teaching (classroom, lab, coaching context)
Experience managing budgets, coordinating travel, or administering a competitive program
Ability to plan and lead a comprehensive practice structure that prepares students for regional and national competition
Demonstrated ability to recruit and retain forensics students
Experience helping students translate forensics skills into academic, civic, or professional pathways
Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills
Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, advancement teams, and external partners
Demonstrated initiative in building partnerships with high schools, community colleges, or regional forensics networks
Proficiency with digital research tools, coaching videos, asynchronous practice platforms, or other instructional technology
Preferred
Success coaching in one or more competitive event areas at the collegiate level
Experience managing an intercollegiate forensics program, including budgeting, travel coordination, or tournament planning
Familiarity with national forensics circuits and governing organizations (e.g., AFA, IPDA, NFA, PKD)
Experience hosting tournaments or coordinating tournament logistics
Proficiency with tournament management tools (e.g., Tabroom)
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Employer-matched 403 (b) retirement plan
Tuition remission programs available for employees, their spouses, and dependents
Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
Accrued vacation and sick leave based on full-time equivalency (FTE). All staff accrue 8 hours of sick leave per month and 10 to 20 days of vacation per year, depending on employee category.
2 days of Floating Holiday leave based on full-time equivalency (FTE)
Access to an Employee Assistance Program
Resources for Christian vocation and calling
No cost access to the University Recreation Center (UREC) and the Megan E. Thompson Aquatic Center
15 paid holidays throughout the year
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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