Adjunct Faculty Position Edward R. Murrow College of Communication
Adjunct Faculty Position Edward R. Murrow College of Communication
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Job Description
Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
December 31 2025If a date is not listed above review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
237-NNFACULTY - Adjunct Faculty PaidBusiness Title:
Adjunct Faculty Position - Edward R. Murrow College of CommunicationEmployee Type:
Faculty () (Fixed Term)Position Term:
Position Details:
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.
Additional Information:
Annual Salary: $25000 - $50000 (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 candidates current experience education skills and abilities related to the position.
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. For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for Faculty please review the summary of benefits for WSU Faculty and Total Compensation.
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 WSUs land-grant mission.
The ability to adapt teaching methods to accommodate our diverse student populations 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
Masters degree in relevant field OR bachelors 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 Murrows 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 Murrows enduring belief that communication can shape a more informed and just society.
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. Once all current vacancies are filled.
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
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.
Professional reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34 engages in law enforcement requires security clearance interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity has access to personal identifying and/or financial information unsupervised access to university buildings/property or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.
Time Type:
Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply including members of the military and veterans and persons with disabilities.
WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services programs activities education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process contact Human Resource Services: (v) Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-; TDD Callers: 1- (f) or .
Notice of Non-Discrimination
In matters of admission employment housing or services or in the educational programs or activities it operates WSU does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of sex race color national or ethnic origin physical disability mental disability sensory disability use of a trained service animal age religion creed genetic information marital status sexual orientation gender identity protected veteran status honorably discharged veteran member of the military or immigration or citizenship status except as authorized by federal or state law regulation or government contract.
Inquiries about the application of federal and state laws and regulations (including inquiries regarding the application of Title IX ADA/Section 504 and implementing regulations) as well as reports and complaints of discrimination and harassment can be made verbally or in writing to WSUs Compliance and Civil Rights the Department of Educations Office of Civil Rights or both.
More information resources and contact information are available here:
Employment Type
Part-Time
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