Visiting Assistant Professor in Marketing Communications (Position 1), Department of Communication

Icahdq; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking a Visiting Assistant Professor for the Communication Department. This role involves teaching undergraduate courses focused on Digital and Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and Analytics. The position promises a dynamic teaching environment with a commitment to excellence in both education and research. The department values diversity and encourages applications from candidates with a passion for engaging with diverse populations. Join a vibrant academic community dedicated to nurturing bright and engaged students while contributing to a popular Marketing Communication minor.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required; PhD preferred.
• Evidence of teaching excellence and marketing communication experience favored.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in Digital and Social Media Marketing.
• Contribute to the Marketing Communication minor's development.

Skills

Digital Marketing

Social Media Marketing

Content Marketing

Analytics

Teaching Excellence

Education

Master's Degree

PhD (preferred)

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, see http://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,Cover Letter,CV