Assistant Teaching Professor, Department of Communication

Assistant Teaching Professor, Department of Communication (R0008853) . Wake Forest University: College of Arts and Sciences: Communication . Winston Salem, NC . WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY.

The Department of Communication is seeking an Assistant Teaching Professor or Assistant Professor of the Practice effective July 1, 2027 to teach courses in a rapidly growing Marketing Communication minor. The position has a two-year initial term, renewable and subject to subsequent promotion in rank.

Qualifications

We are looking for an innovative teacher-practitioner with a minimum of two years teaching experience within higher education. Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience with AI tools and applications, data analytics, and evidence-based practices and will be able to translate that experience into tactical, career-ready skills for students.

Position Summary

Candidates are expected to teach six classes at the undergraduate level in marketing communication (a three/three load). Course topics include, but are not limited to, Introduction to Integrated Marketing Communication, Writing for Advertising and PR, and Communication and Consumer Behavior. 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 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 in the Piedmont-Triad region of North Carolina. To learn more about Winston-Salem, visit: www.visitwinstonsalem.com .

Application Instructions

Review of applications will begin immediately. The following materials should be submitted: letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and evidence of teaching effectiveness (such as course evaluations and comparative benchmarks). Applications that include all required information and are submitted on or before December 1, 2026, will be given full consideration. To apply, visit: hr.wfu.edu/careers .

Inquiries should be directed to Prof. Trisha Hernandez, Chair of the Search Committee, at [email protected] or to Wake Forest University Human Resources at [email protected] . Wake Forest University conducts background investigations 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 ​ A​[email protected] or 336-758-4700.