Visiting Assistant Professor of Speech

About the Department of Psychology and Speech

The Department of Psychology and Speech at Oklahoma State University is committed to research, teaching, and outreach. While the department houses graduate programs in Clinical and Experimental Psychology, the Speech Communication courses play a vital role in the university curriculum, serving general education and major requirements for numerous degree programs across multiple colleges. The department currently employs five full-time faculty members dedicated to teaching Speech classes that meet university-wide needs.

About the Role

We are seeking two Visiting Assistant Professors of Speech to join our team for a 9-month, non-tenure-track appointment starting in August 2026. This position is focused primarily on high-quality undergraduate instruction and supporting a large-service teaching mission that serves students across Oklahoma State University.

The successful candidates will teach four courses each semester in Speech Communication. The primary instructional need is SPCH 2713 Introduction to Speech Communication, which may be delivered through Cowboy Concurrent Online (CCO) courses. These dual-credit courses provide high school students across Oklahoma with access to college coursework while still in high school. Depending on departmental needs and qualifications, the role may also include opportunities to teach upper-division courses such as SPCH 4753 Intercultural Communication.

While preference is given to candidates who can teach in-person courses on the Stillwater campus, applicants able to teach online courses remotely will also be considered. Beyond the classroom, the role involves maintaining regular office hours, participating in routine departmental activities, and collaborating with faculty and staff to support student success.

About Oklahoma State University

With a 130-year history, Oklahoma State University is one of the nation's most comprehensive land-grant university systems. The OSU System serves over 34,000 students and 7,400 employees across campuses in Stillwater, Tulsa, Oklahoma City, and Okmulgee. The university is distinguished by exceptional strengths in the sciences, social sciences, and arts and humanities, alongside institutional strengths in engineering, agriculture, and business.

Stillwater is a growing community consistently recognized as one of the best places to live. Located about an hour from both Oklahoma City and Tulsa, the city offers a vibrant culture enhanced by commercial air travel, gigabit internet availability, and the McKnight Center for the Performing Arts. The cost of housing in Stillwater is roughly 80% of the national average.

Application Instructions

To apply, please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, and contact information for a minimum of three professional references. While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate is hired, interested parties are encouraged to submit materials by June 5, 2026, to ensure full consideration.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Oklahoma State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University is committed to diversity and inclusion and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information.