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Job #) 2025-2026

Wheaton College

Wheaton, IL, United States

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Department of Communication at Wheaton College invites applications for a 1-year full-time, sabbatical replacement position at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor beginning August 2025. A Ph.D. (completed by August 2025) in Communication or a related field is preferred; ABD candidates will be considered at the rank of Visiting Instructor. Candidates should have a strong commitment to the liberal arts and the ability to integrate Christian values into their teaching.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in one or more areas of communication studies, including but not limited to interpersonal, organizational, or intercultural communication. Scholars using quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods are welcome to apply.

The position involves teaching undergraduate courses in communication studies, contributing to core offerings in the major. The teaching load is twelve hours per semester (equivalent to three courses), which may include courses such as diversity and culture, group communication, strategic communication, and introductory public speaking. The specific teaching assignment may be adjusted based on the applicant's specialty.

WHEATON COLLEGE is an evangelical Protestant Christian liberal arts college whose faculty and staff affirm a Statement of Faith and adhere to lifestyle expectations of the Wheaton College Community Covenant. Wheaton is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and talented workforce and student body. We encourage the expression of multiple perspectives within a Christian worldview, inside and outside the classroom. For more information about Wheaton College, visit www.wheaton.edu.

Additionally, Wheaton College strives to provide a physically safe environment for students, staff, and faculty. To support this, the College requires background checks for final candidates after an employment offer is extended. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Interested candidates should send a curriculum vitae and a letter of interest that clearly articulates their approach to Communication instruction and their capacity to spiritually mentor students by drawing on their own Christian faith experience.

Applications should be sent to Dr. Emily Langan, Chair of the Communication Department, Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL 60187-5501. Tel. (630) 752-5070. Email: [emailprotected].

Please do not send transcripts, letters of recommendation, or credential files unless requested. Additional materials will be requested from short-listed candidates.

For more information about the Communication program at Wheaton College, visit https://www.wheaton.edu/academics/departments/communication/.