Adjunct Faculty Position - Edward R. Murrow College of Communication

Washington State University; United States; Remote; USD 25,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable educational institution seeks an Adjunct Faculty member for the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication to teach in-person undergraduate courses. Candidates should have a passion for teaching and demonstrate flexibility in instructional responsibilities. A Master's degree or significant relevant experience is required, along with effective communication skills. This part-time position offers a salary range of $25,000 - $50,000 depending on course load and qualifications.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid sick and vacation leave

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Master's degree in relevant field OR bachelor's degree with significant professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience or potential for teaching with student-centered pedagogical practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and colleagues in both written and verbal formats.

Responsibilities

• Teach communication courses as assigned.
• Evaluate and assess student work with timely grade submission.
• Participate in performance assessments, including administrative and student evaluations.

Skills

Teaching skills

Student-centered pedagogical practices

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in relevant field

Bachelor's degree with significant professional experience

Job description

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:

December 31, 2025

If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):

237-NN_FACULTY - Adjunct Faculty Paid

Business Title:

Adjunct Faculty Position - Edward R. Murrow College of Communication

Employee Type:

Faculty (+) (Fixed Term)

Position Term:

Position Details:

The Opportunity:

The Edward R. Murrow College of Communication is establishing a continuous applicant pool for adjunct faculty positions to teach in-person undergraduate courses. This posting will remain open until December 31, 2025.

Adjunct faculty may hold positions with other employers and are appointed temporarily to WSU faculty positions. These are typically fixed-term appointments providing instruction for traditional semester-long courses over 4.5 months (Spring semester). As an adjunct faculty member, your primary focus will be teaching, including large enrollment lower-division courses and upper-division courses.

Instruction may occur during day, afternoon, evening, and/or weekend hours. The adjunct faculty appointment contains no guarantee of continued employment beyond the semester course assignment or any assigned hourly or substitute work.

Additional Information:

Annual Salary: $25,000 - $50,000 | (100% FTE). Salary to be pro-rated based upon course credits and type of instruction. Commensurate with experience and qualifications

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for Faculty please review the summary of benefits for WSU Faculty and Total Compensation.

Position Requirements

Successful candidates must demonstrate flexibility in achieving instructional and general course responsibilities, including proficiency with diverse learning resources and technologies. The Murrow College particularly welcomes applications from faculty who demonstrate:

• A passion for teaching.

• A commitment to student success.

• An understanding of WSU's land-grant mission.

• The ability to adapt teaching methods to accommodate our diverse student population's varied backgrounds and interests.

Core Faculty Responsibilities

• Teach communication courses as assigned.

• Evaluate and assess student work with timely grade submission.

• Participate in performance assessments, including administrative and student evaluations.

• Engage in campus and staff development activities (encouraged).

• Contribute to the broader College community.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in relevant field OR bachelor's degree with significant professional experience.

• Demonstrated experience or potential for teaching with student-centered pedagogical practices.

• Ability to communicate effectively with students and colleagues in both written and verbal formats.

About the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication:

At the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication at WSU, we honor the legacy of one of the most courageous and influential figures in broadcast journalism. Inspired by Murrow’s fearless pursuit of truth and his deep commitment to integrity, our college fosters a culture of critical thinking, ethical storytelling, and social responsibility. With programs spanning journalism, strategic communication, and media innovation, we prepare students to lead in a rapidly evolving media landscape. Our mission is rooted in Murrow’s enduring belief that communication can shape a more informed and just society.

Location: Pullman, Washington

Time Type: Part-time
FTE: Variable
Appointment Term: 4.5 months (1 semester)
Tenure-Track: No
Overtime: Ineligible
Continuous/Fixed-term: Fixed-term

Appointment Periods: Fixed-term positions are expected to end on May 15, 2026 for Spring 2026 Semester.

• Spring 2026 Semester: January 01, 2026 through May 15, 2026

Screening Date: Applications will be continuously screened through December 31, 2025. Once all current vacancies are filled.

Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

1) Resume

Include all work experience, formal education, and training

2) Cover Letter
Address the preferred qualifications for the position

External candidates, upload all documents in the “Application Document” section of your application.
Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.

Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.

Professional reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.

Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Time Type:

Part time

Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [e-mail].

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