Visiting Instructor / Visiting Assistant Professor AF8977

About the role

The School of Media & Strategic Communications at Oklahoma State University seeks a communication professional with teaching experience to fill a visiting instructor or visiting assistant professor position beginning in August 2026. This position is a nine-month appointment for the 2026-27 academic year.

Responsibilities

• Teach four courses per semester during the nine-month academic year.
• Courses to be taught will principally be writing courses, but could include AP Style writing, reporting or editing courses, Media in a Diverse Society, and/or Media and Information Literacy.
• If applicant has necessary skills, digital essentials courses could also be taught.
• Have service responsibilities to include committee work within the school or college.
• Workload: 24 university-defined credits over 9 months.

About the School of Media & Strategic Communications

The School of Media & Strategic Communications at Oklahoma State University is nationally recognized for producing outstanding practitioners in all mass communication areas and has been continuously accredited by the ACEJMC since 1948. It is one of the largest programs in the College of Arts & Sciences, the largest college at OSU. The school is home to a vibrant student newspaper and daily newscast. Faculty members represent a wide variety of research interests and provide a nurturing and collegial environment for new faculty.

About Oklahoma State University

To apply, please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, and contact information from a minimum of three professional references. For full consideration, please submit application materials by June 30, 2026.

Requirements

• A Master's degree in communication or related field and prior experience in teaching as instructor of record.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to effectively mentor and collaborate with students and colleagues.
• Strong command of AP style writing.
• PhD or terminal degree in communication or related field.
• Professional experience in one of the school's disciplines (sports media, journalism or strategic communication).
• Video, audio, social media and/or graphic design skills.

Benefits

While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials by June 30, 2026, to ensure full consideration.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

9 months or less