Assistant Professor of Integrated Marketing Communication

Department: Elliott School of Communication

Campus Location: Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type: Full Time

Pay: $70,000 - $75,000

Work Schedule: Schedule may vary depending on course

offerings; work is performed on-site and in person.

Export Compliance Requirement: No export control

requirement.

Job Story

The Elliott

School of Communication at Wichita State University seeks a

full-time, 9-month, tenure-eligible assistant professor in the

Integrated Marketing Communications area, the largest concentration

in the school. We are looking for collegial candidates with a

demonstrated commitment to excellence in research, teaching, and

service for an appointment beginning August 2, 2027, with a salary

range of $70,000 to $75,000 (maximum). Specifically, we seek

scholars who bring special expertise in Integrated Marketing

Communications (Public Relations and Advertising). The successful

candidate will have opportunities to teach in both the graduate and

undergraduate program depending on needs of the school, including

courses in a new professionally oriented graduate degree in

communication that complements our traditional MA academic track.

IMC courses may include media analytics, strategy, social media,

account management, measurement and evaluation techniques, and

skills classes. Graduate courses may include quantitative research

methods, communication theory, and IMC graduate seminars.

Candidates will be expected to develop a productive research

program and provide service to the university and the

profession.

Wichita State University is located in the heart of the largest

media market in the state. We are committed to applied learning,

which is supported by the broad network of alumni and other

supporters working in the metro area. The Elliott School of

Communication includes 10 full-time faculty, 12 GTAs, and two

administrative staff. We are an integrated communication program,

offering a common core of classes before students choose from three

emphasis areas: integrated marketing communication, journalism and

media production, and comm studies. Additionally, the ESC includes

The Research Partnership, a full-service marketing research agency

that contracts for a wide range of services including focus groups,

phone, mail and online surveys, one-on-one interviews, and mystery

shops for local and national government agencies, nonprofits, and

large and small businesses. ESC faculty are encouraged to take

advantage of our research facilities and participate, as desired,

in our ongoing projects.

Tenure track faculty members typically teach 6 courses per academic

year. Tenure track faculty are expected to teach at the

undergraduate and graduate levels using various instructional

deliveries (e.g., traditional (face-to-face), hybrid, and fully

online) and to incorporate applied learning into the course design,

whenever possible. The successful candidate will establish and

maintain a sustainable research program in the communication

disciple that results in peer-reviewed scholarly publications.

Tenure track faculty are expected to contribute service to the

department, college, university, and the profession. The workload

for this position is 60% teaching, 30% research, and 10%

service.

Job Summary

Teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels using

various instructional deliveries (e.g., traditional (face-to-face),

hybrid, and fully online). To foster applied learning into the

course design and engage with industry and local business community

applied projects. To advance knowledge through scholarly activities

(e.g., active involvement in committees, student mentorship,

recruitment and retention initiatives, outreach activities,

etc.)

Essential Functions

Meet expectations for research, teaching, and service as set forth

by the department and college.

Job Duties

Teaching : Develop and teach courses at the undergraduate

and graduate level in IMC. This includes designing curriculum and

instructional materials, delivering high-quality instruction in

various modalities (in-person, online, or hybrid), and assessing

student learning. The faculty member will mentor and advise

students, including supervising research projects or theses as

appropriate, and incorporate applied learning opportunities (e.g.

projects with industry or community partners) into the coursework

whenever possible.

Research/Scholarly Activity : Establish and maintain an

active research program in communication. This includes publishing

peer-reviewed scholarly work and disseminating results in academic

venues. Excellence in scholarship should be demonstrated by a

record of research accomplishments that follow the departmental

tenure and promotion guidelines.

Service : Participate in service activities within the

department, college, and university, as well as in professional

organizations. Service duties include committee work, curriculum

development, program assessment, student recruitment, and community

outreach. The faculty member will contribute to the governance and

strategic initiatives of the department and may also engage in

service to the broader profession (e.g. reviewing for journals,

involvement in academic societies).

Required Education and Experience

• Terminal degree in direct field
• Teaching experience

Faculty Requirements

• PhD in Communication must completed prior to August 2027.
• Teaching experience at the collegiate level.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and mentoring

undergraduate and graduate students.

• Demonstrated potential to establish an independent and

productive research program.

• Demonstrated ability or potential to work collaboratively and

collegially with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds,

experiences, and perspectives.

Preferred Qualifications

• A record of scholarly productivity appropriate to career

stage.

• Experience teaching qualitative methods and/or media

analytics.

Additional Information

Please complete the Faculty Profile including the names and contact

information of three (3) references and upload the following

documents

1. Cover letter of interest

2. Curriculum Vitae

Review of candidates will begin on November 2, 2026 and will

continue until the position is filled.

If you have questions, please contact search chair and ESC director

Dr. Lisa Parcell at [email protected].

WSU is not able to provide immigration sponsorship for this

position.

Physical Requirements

Ability to remain in a stationary position – Frequent 60-90%;

Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including

but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators –

Frequent 60-90%