Assistant Teaching Professor, Speech Communication

Posting Number 23-00124-UP/FA Post

Position Title Assistant Teaching Professor, Speech Communication

Position Number 992968

Full-Time/Part-Time? Full Time

Summary of Responsibilities 

The Elliott School of Communication invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor who will predominantly design and teach asynchronous graduate courses to prepare secondary education teachers to earn an endorsement in speech communication. Additional responsibilities include recruiting graduate students to enroll in the courses, teaching other courses in the department, as needed, and service to the department, as assigned.

This is non-tenure track position. Faculty with a terminal degree will begin with rank of Assistant Teaching Professor; faculty with non-terminal degree will begin with the rank of Assistant Educator. Both ranks include opportunities for promotion. This is a one-year position with the possibility of renewal.

Minimum Education 

Ph.D. degree in communication or related field (applicants close to completing the degree will be considered).

Minimum ExperienceTwo years of experience teaching communication courses at the college level.

US Export Compliance RequirementNA

• Knowledge, skills and abilitiesExcellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse students and colleagues

Required Licenses, Certificates & Registrations 

Additional Information 

To apply, please complete the Faculty Profile and upload the following documents:

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Teaching philosophy

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Location Wichita, KS – WSU Main Campus

Proposed Salary or Hourly Rate Salary range is $45,000 to $50,000 annually

Eligible for Shift Differential? No

Benefits Eligible? Yes

Preferred Education 

Preferred Experience 

• Experience designing and teaching asynchronous courses at the college level

Regular Hours of Work 8am to 5pm, M-F, with some evenings or weekends possible

Environmental Factors 

Typical classroom and office environment

Activity Hearing

Frequency Daily

Activity Vocal Ability

Frequency Daily

Other Physical Requirements 

Explain Physical Job Requirements 

Department 

Elliott School of Communication

Posting Date 06/24/2024

Closing Date 

Open Until Filled? Yes

Proposed Start Date 08/04/2024

Special Instructions 

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