Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Communication (R0008705)

Description

WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY.

The Department of Communication of Wake Forest University invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor (VAP) position for the 2026-2027 academic year. This VAP position is part of the faculty dedicated to teaching courses for our very popular Marketing Communication minor.

Qualifications :

A master's degree is required. A PhD is preferred. Candidates with evidence of teaching excellence in the discipline and/or of experience in the practice of marketing communication will get favorable consideration.

Position Summary :

The position is for someone who is able to teach courses such as Introduction to Integrated Marketing Communications (our gateway course to the minor) and upper level courses such as Communication and Consumer Behavior , Digital and Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and Analytics . The decision on which courses are assigned to this position will depend on candidate strengths. All classes are at the undergraduate level. Total teaching load will be 3-3 for the 2026-2027 academic year. About the

Department:

The Communication Department at Wake Forest and our Marketing Communication minor are some of the most popular units in the undergraduate College, and our students are both bright and engaged. 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.

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 a 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 centrally in the Piedmont-Triad region of North Carolina. To learn more about Winston-Salem, visit: www.visitwinstonsalem.com .

Application Instructions :

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: hr.wfu.edu/careers . The following materials should be submitted: 1) letter of application addressing qualifications, interests, and teaching philosophy; 2) curriculum vitae; 3) teaching evaluations or other evidence of teaching effectiveness if available; and 4) two reference letters. Inquiries should be directed to Prof. Polly Black, Chair of the Search Committee, at blackka@wfu.edu or to Wake Forest University Human Resources at askhr@wfu.edu . Wake Forest University conducts background checks for all final faculty candidates being considered for employment. The position is not eligible for sponsorship of non-immigrant or immigrant visa status through Wake Forest University. All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply. Equal 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​skHR@wfu.edu or (336) 758-4700.