Visiting Assistant Professor (FY27)
About The Position
The Department of Sociology and Communication seeks applications from qualified candidates for a full-time, non-tenure-track one-year appointment in Communication beginning in Fall 2026. The successful candidate will be able to teach classes in media writing, news editing, mass communication, and/or specialty areas, contribute to service within the department, and maintain an active research agenda. The Communication program has a mix of professional and research faculty. The program has 140 majors and offers a Bachelor of Arts in Communication with tracks in Mass Communication and Media. The program also houses three award-winning student media outlets: The Mesquite (Online Newspaper), El Espejo (Student Magazine), and Enlace (Digital Media Lab).
Requirements
- PhD required in Communication or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution by the time of appointment.
- University teaching experience in Communication or closely related course(s) commensurate with the rank of Assistant Professor.
- Availability to teach in-person classes.
Responsibilities
- Teach the equivalent of 18 course credits per academic year (3/3 teaching load) in media writing, news editing, mass communication, and/or specialty area.
- Maintain a research program at A&M-SA that results in tangible products (articles, books, grants, etc.).
- As part of an involved Communication Program team, provide service at the program, department, college, university, community, and/or profession levels.
Benefits
- Summary of Employee Benefits: www.tamusa.edu/human-resources/documents/Summary-of-Employees-Benefits1.pdf
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
