"Adjunct Faculty Position - Edward R. Murrow College of Communication"

Adjunct Faculty Position - Edward R. Murrow College of Communication

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on: December 31, 2025

Available Title(s): 237-NN_FACULTY - Adjunct Faculty Paid

Business Title: Adjunct Faculty Position - Edward R. Murrow College of Communication

Employee Type: Faculty (+) (Fixed Term)

Position Term: <4.5 Month

The Opportunity:

The Edward R. Murrow College of Communication is establishing a continuous applicant pool for adjunct faculty positions to teach in-person undergraduate courses. This posting will remain open until December 31, 2025.

Adjunct faculty may hold positions with other employers and are appointed temporarily to WSU faculty positions. These are typically fixed-term appointments providing instruction for traditional semester-long courses over 4.5 months (Spring semester). As an adjunct faculty member, your primary focus will be teaching, including large enrollment lower-division courses and upper-division courses.

Instruction may occur during day, afternoon, evening, and/or weekend hours. The adjunct faculty appointment contains no guarantee of continued employment beyond the semester course assignment or any assigned hourly or substitute work.

Position Requirements

Successful candidates must demonstrate flexibility in achieving instructional and general course responsibilities, including proficiency with diverse learning resources and technologies. The Murrow College particularly welcomes applications from faculty who demonstrate:

• A passion for teaching.
• A commitment to student success.
• An understanding of WSU's land-grant mission.
• The ability to adapt teaching methods to accommodate our diverse student population's varied backgrounds and interests.

Core Faculty Responsibilities

• Teach communication courses as assigned.
• Evaluate and assess student work with timely grade submission.
• Participate in performance assessments, including administrative and student evaluations.
• Engage in campus and staff development activities (encouraged).
• Contribute to the broader College community.

About the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication:

At the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication at WSU, we honor the legacy of one of the most courageous and influential figures in broadcast journalism. Inspired by Murrow's fearless pursuit of truth and his deep commitment to integrity, our college fosters a culture of critical thinking, ethical storytelling, and social responsibility. With programs spanning journalism, strategic communication, and media innovation, we prepare students to lead in a rapidly evolving media landscape. Our mission is rooted in Murrow's enduring belief that communication can shape a more informed and just society.

Additional Information:

This is a part-time (FTE Variable), non-tenure track, temporary position. This position is overtime exempt.

Temporary End Date: This is a temporary position expected to end on May 15, 2026. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.

Annual Salary: $25,000 - $50,000, based on 100% FTE. Salary to be pro-rated based upon course credits and type of instruction. Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in relevant field OR bachelor's degree with significant professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience or potential for teaching with student-centered pedagogical practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and colleagues in both written and verbal formats.

About Department/College/Area/ Campus: https://murrow.wsu.edu

Area/College: Edward R. Murrow College of Communication

Location: Pullman, Washington

Application Instructions:

Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

1) Resume: Include all work experience, formal education, and training

2) Cover Letter: Address the preferred qualifications for the position

3) Professional References: Include contact information for 3 professional references.

• External candidates, upload all documents in the 'Application Document' section of your application.
• Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the 'Resume/Cover Letter' section of your application.

Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.