Visiting Assistant Professor (FY27)

Texas A&M University - San Antonio’s Department of Sociology and Communication invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track one-year appointment in Communication starting Fall 2026.

About the role

The successful candidate will teach courses in media writing, news editing, mass communication, and/or specialty areas, contribute to departmental service, and maintain an active research agenda. The Communication program has 140 majors and offers a Bachelor of Arts in Communication with tracks in Mass Communication and Media. It also houses three award-winning student media outlets: The Mesquite (Online Newspaper), El Espejo (Student Magazine), and Enlace (Digital Media Lab).

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.).
• Provide service at the program, department, college, university, community, and/or profession levels as part of an involved Communication Program team.

Requirements

• PhD 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.

Benefits

Employee benefits are summarized in the Summary of Employee Benefits.