Assistant Teaching Professor, Department of Communication (R0008853)

Wake Forest University; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake Forest University invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor or Assistant Professor of the Practice in the Department of Communication. The role begins July 1, 2027 with a two-year initial term, renewable and subject to promotion.

The candidate will teach six undergraduate courses in marketing communication and contribute to program growth. Ideal candidates have at least two years of higher education teaching experience and familiarity with AI tools, data analytics, and

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years teaching experience in higher education.
• Hands-on experience with AI tools and data analytics.
• Ability to translate practical experience into career-ready skills for students.

Responsibilities

• Teach six undergraduate courses per academic year (3–3 load).
• Deliver courses including Introduction to Integrated Marketing Communication, Writing for Advertising and PR, and Communication and Consumer Behavior.
• Contribute to curriculum development and program advancement within the Marketing Communication minor.

Skills

Teaching experience

AI tools

Data analytics

Evidence-based practices

Tools

AI tools experience

Job description

Description

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 ProHumanitate, 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 .

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 [e-mail] or 336-758-4700.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomesall qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color,religion,

national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identityand

expression, genetic information, disability and military orveteran

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 [e-mail] or [phone].