Visiting Assistant Professor in Marketing Communications, Department of Communication

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Job Description Summary

Job Description:

The Department of Communication of Wake Forest University invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor (VAP) position for the 2025-2026 academic year. This VAP position is part of the faculty dedicated to teaching courses for our very popular Marketing Communication minor. The position is for someone who is able to teach Digital and Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and Analytics. All classes are at the undergraduate level. Total teaching load will be 3-3 for the 2025-2026 academic year.

The deadline for applications is rolling and applications will be assessed as they are received. Interested applicants should apply via the University's career website at:http://www.wfu.careers/.

A master's degree is required. A PhD is preferred. ABD students may also apply for this opening. Candidates with evidence of teaching excellence in the discipline and/or of experience in the practice of marketing communication will get favorable consideration.

Additional Job Description

The communication department at Wake Forest is one of the most popular majors in the college and our students are both bright and engaged. Our Marketing Communication minor, introduced in 2022, is one of the most popular in the College. Our faculty are committed to excellence in both teaching and research, the latter of which can be observed in our strong track record in research and other contributions to scholarship in the field.

Located in Winston-Salem, NC, Wake Forest University is a private, coeducational institution with undergraduate enrollment of 5,500. For facts about the University, seehttp://admissions.wfu.edu/facts/.

The Department of Communication values diversity and has a multitude of current initiatives focused on increasing both diversity and inclusion among our majors and faculty. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and those with demonstrated success or interest in working with diverse populations. Wake Forest University is an AA/EO employer and values an inclusive and diverse learning community and campus climate.

Application Requirements:

• Teaching Evaluations (if any)
• Two Letters of Reference (must be sent directly to whitenlr@wfu.edu by the letter writers.)
• Cover Letter
• CV

Time Type Requirement: Full time

Inorder to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations for all final faculty candidates being considered for employment.

WakeForestseeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce while promoting an inclusive work environment committed to excellence in the spirit of Pro Humanitate.In adherence with applicable laws and as provided by University policies, the University prohibits discrimination in its employment practices on thebasis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and veteran statusandencourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply.

Time Type Requirement

Inorder to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations for all final faculty candidates being considered for employment.

WakeForestseeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce while promoting an inclusive work environment committed to excellence in the spirit of Pro Humanitate.In adherence with applicable laws and as provided by University policies, the University prohibits discrimination in its employment practices on thebasis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and veteran statusandencourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply.