Job Description:
The Department of Communication Studies and Program in Global Media and Digital studies invites applications for a one-year visiting Assistant Professor for the 2026-2027 academic year. The position is set to begin August 2026 pending final administrative approval.
The successful candidate will have demonstrated ability to teach courses in communication and media studies and supervise undergraduate research projects as part of the College’s Independent Study (I.S.) requirement. Teaching responsibilities include courses such as Media, Culture, and Society; Mediated Gender, Race, & Sexuality; Visual Communication; Media Production; Introduction to Global Media and Digital Studies; Transnational Media and Film; Film Studies, and Research Methods in GMDS depending on the expertise of the person hired. The hire may also develop a special topics course in their area. The teaching load is 3:3, which includes credited mentoring for senior I.S. projects.
The College of Wooster is an independent college of the liberal arts and sciences with a commitment to excellence in undergraduate education. We enroll a student population of over 1,600 undergraduate students; more information about our culturally and socioeconomically diverse student population can be found at: wooster.edu/about/fast-facts. We are interested in hiring faculty who can contribute to the intellectual vibrancy of the community through a breadth of curricular offerings, inclusive and student-centered pedagogies, and a commitment to intercultural fluency
Qualifications
Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Communication Studies, Global Media, Digital Studies, and/or an adjacent discipline with a focus on communication and media. Candidates who are ABD will be considered, but a Ph.D. is preferred. Prior teaching is desirable, and applicants should provide evidence of their ability to teach introductory and upper-level courses.
Application Instructions
To apply, submit a cover letter; curriculum vitae; a statement of teaching philosophy (1-2 pages); unofficial graduate transcripts; and two letters of recommendation. The cover letter and teaching philosophy should include information on your understanding of student-centered teaching and mentoring, as well as plans or goals for advancing these efforts as College of Wooster faculty. Review of applications submitted to Interfolio at will begin March 30, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. If you have questions regarding Interfolio, please contact (Scott Schwarzwalder / sschwarzwldr@wooster.edu). Questions about the position should be directed to (Michelle Johnson / mjohnson@wooster.edu).