WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY. The Department of Communication invites applications for a Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Communication to begin July 1, 2027. Applicants should have active research agendas and teaching expertise in quantitative methodologies. A successful candidate should be able to show how their specialties complement or supplement the strengths of our department. Primary teaching responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate communication courses in one’s specialty and quantitative research methods courses. A PhD is preferred but applicants who are ABD will be considered.
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. Wake Forest is a collegiate university offering a vibrant intellectual community with a rich cultural life, an impressive array of facilities and an active athletics community. The University has a deep institutional commitment to public service and engagement with the world, as indicated by the motto “Pro Humanitate.” For quick facts about the University, go to http://www.wfu.edu/visitors/quickfacts.html.
Wake Forest is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina – part of the Piedmont Triad metropolitan region which has a population of more than 1.5 million and is listed among the top 35 best places to live in North America by Cities Ranked and Rated and is known as the state’s “City of the Arts and Innovation.” Winston-Salem offers a vast array of arts experiences ranging from music venues to galleries to theatre and film festivals. The city is also ranked among the top 50 US cities for affordability on national surveys.
Application Instructions: Review of applications will begin immediately. The following materials should be submitted: letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and evidence of teaching effectiveness (such as course evaluations and comparative benchmarks). Applications that include all required information and are submitted on or before December 1, 2026, will be given full consideration. To apply, visit: hr.wfu.edu/careers. Inquiries should be directed to Dr. Marina Krcmar, krcmarm@wfu.edu, Chair of the Search Committee, at or to Wake Forest University Human Resources at askhr@wfu.edu. Wake Forest University conducts background investigations for all final faculty candidates being considered for employment.
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 AskHR@wfu.edu or 336-758-4700.
