Visiting Assistant Professor (FY27)

Job Title Visiting Assistant Professor (FY27) Agency Texas A&M University - San Antonio Department Department of Sociology and Communication Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location San Antonio, Texas Job Type Faculty Job Description 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). Job 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. Required Education and Experience 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. Summary of Employee Benefits Summary of Employee Benefits: Available in PDF. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Texas A&M University-San Antonio