We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate individual to join our university as a Debate Coach. The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of experience in debate coaching, a deep understanding of various debate formats, and a commitment to fostering a culture of critical thinking and ethical and effective communication.

Coaching and Training:

• Provide coaching to university debate team members, focusing on argumentation, research, delivery, and strategic thinking.
• Develop and implement effective training programs to enhance students' debating skills and knowledge.             

Strategy and Case Development:

• Assist students in formulating persuasive arguments, constructing cases, and developing debate strategies.

Tournament Preparation:

• Coordinate and conduct practice debates to simulate tournament conditions.
• Provide guidance on effective time management, organization, and debate styles.

Research and Resource Management:

• Foster a culture of continuous research and analysis within the debate team.
• Manage and organize debate-related resources.

Team Management:

• Foster a positive and collaborative team environment that encourages teamwork, sportsmanship, and mutual respect.
• Attend and supervise debate team activities, including practices, tournaments, and related events.

Mentorship:

• Act as a mentor to debate team members, offering guidance on academic and personal development.
• Provide support in identifying internship opportunities, scholarships, and other avenues for students' growth.

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV” 
2. Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application  

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.  The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. 

The communication studies and philosophy programs emphasize public engagement in both research and classroom settings. Small class sizes allow for full engagement with students and faculty to address big ideas, dive deeply to understand social issues, and learn how to communicate effectively, even when conflicts arise.

https://chass.usu.edu/csph-department

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students locations throughout the state, including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.

Utah State is committed to cultivating a community of inclusive excellence where all perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. 

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu. 

About the Region

U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU’s main campus, Logan, is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institute’s 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation. 

*updated 04/2024

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The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:

Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266

Title IX Coordinator Cody Carmichael, titleix@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266

Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact:

U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.gov

*updated 09/2023