Visiting Assistant Professor (FY27)
Job TitleVisiting Assistant Professor (FY27)AgencyTexas A&M University - San AntonioDepartmentDepartment of Sociology and CommunicationProposed Minimum SalaryCommensurateJob LocationSan Antonio, TexasJob TypeFacultyJob DescriptionThe 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.Applicant Instructions: Please make sure to provide the following documents: Cover LetterResume / CV Professional ReferencesOverview of research experiences and current research agenda (2 pages or fewer)Overview of teaching experiences and teaching philosophy (2 pages or fewer)Contact information for three references who will provide letters of recommendation to the search committee chair Dr. Brian Brantley: bbrantle@tamusa.edu.For detailed instructions on how to apply for any position on our website, please use the following link: http://www.tamusa.edu/humanresources/job-opportunities/index.html The priority date for applications is July 17, 2026. The position is open until filled. If selected, finalists must pass a pre-employment background investigation to be hired.Official transcripts must be on file with the Office of the Provost and sent directly from each degree-granting institution to Texas A&M University-San Antonio at the address listed below. We cannot accept transcripts issued directly to the candidate. If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the prospective faculty member to have the transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved c...