Description
WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY. The Department of Communication invites applications for a non-tenure-track faculty position as Associate Teaching Professor of Communication and Director of the Marketing Communication Minor, effective Fall 2026.
Qualifications: A Master's degree in a relevant field and 5 years of teaching experience at university level is required; an earned terminal degree (Ph.D. or DBA) or ABD status is preferred. Qualified applicants will demonstrate their ability to teach courses in Marketing Communication. In addition, qualified applicants should be able to demonstrate experience in directing an academic program, with preference given to those who have had experience being the director of a degree program. All candidates should be able to show how they foster learning and growth for all stakeholders in an academic environment. Strong preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate engagement with current literature of the discipline and/or the practice of marketing communication.
Position Summary: This individual will be expected to teach courses (three courses per semester) in Marketing Communication at the undergraduate level, including advertising, PR, online and offline forms of communication, and consumer behavior. Most classes, if not all, will be delivered face-to-face at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC. In addition, this individual will be expected to participate in departmental, College, and University service. At Wake Forest, teaching professors hold a renewable position with an initial appointment of two years. Teaching Professors are full members of the Wake Forest faculty, with full-time appointments and eligibility for promotion through the ranks of Assistant, Associate, and Full.
About Wake Forest University: Founded in 1834, Wake Forest University is a private, coeducational institution dedicated to academic excellence in liberal arts, graduate, and professional education. With more than 5,400 undergraduates and 3,800 graduate and professional students, Wake Forest is a collegiate university offering a vibrant, intellectual community with a rich cultural life, an impressive array of facilities, and a strong athletics program competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Since its founding, the University has adopted the motto Pro Humanitate, which is exemplified by a deep institutional commitment to public service and engagement with the world. For more information, visit: about.wfu.edu.
Wake Forest University is located in Winston-Salem, a beautiful, mid-sized city centrally located in the Piedmont-Triad region of North Carolina. To learn more about Winston-Salem, visit: www.visitwinstonsalem.com.
Application Instructions: Applicants should submit 1) a cover letter that outlines interest in and qualifications for the position; 2) a curriculum vitae or resume; 3) a statement that describes the applicant’s approach to teaching students across a wide and varied spectrum of values, identities, skills, and professional ambitions, as well as their experience leading undergraduate courses and any future teaching interests; 4) a description of their experience in directing academic programs. Letters of recommendation and evidence of teaching effectiveness (such as course evaluations or sample materials) will be requested from applicants who advance in the search process. Applications that include all required information and are submitted on or before November 3, 2025, will be given full consideration. To apply, visit: https://apply.interfolio.com/175365. Inquiries should be directed to Professor Polly Black, Chair of the Search Committee, at blackka@wfu.edu or to Wake Forest University Human Resources at askhr@wfu.edu. Wake Forest University conducts background checks for all final faculty candidates being considered for employment.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability, and military or veteran status.
Accommodations for Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact AskHR@wfu.edu or 336-758-4700.
