Adjunct Faculty Position - Edward R. Murrow College of Communication Job at Wash

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 Details:

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.

Additional Information:

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

Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts.

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, and 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.

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 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.

Location: Pullman, Washington

Time Type: Part-time

FTE: Variable

Appointment Term: 4.5 months (1 semester)

Tenure-Track: No

Overtime: Ineligible

Continuous/Fixed-term: Fixed-term

Appointment Periods: Fixed-term positions are expected to end on May 15, 2026 for Spring 2026 Semester.

• Spring 2026 Semester: January 01, 2026 through May 15, 2026

Screening Date: Applications will be continuously screened through December 31, 2025.

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

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