Nontenure Line Faculty Pool - Journalism and Mass Communication

Nontenure Line Faculty Pool - Journalism and Mass Communication

Position Description
The School of Journalism and Mass Communication seeks to develop a pool of candidates for possible temporary/nontenured faculty for full and part-time positions at the rank of lecturer. The School of Journalism and Mass Communication offers majors in Advertising, Digital Media Innovation, Electronic Media, Journalism, Public Relations and Mass Communication. We also offer a Master’s in Arts in Mass Communication. Successful candidates will be able to teach courses in the program in their area of expertise.

Temporary/nontenured faculty are appointed to teach one to four courses per semester. Teaching appointments are based on student demand on a semester-by-semester basis. Eligibility for annual reappointment is contingent upon satisfactory annual performance evaluations during the term period, in addition to funding availability and department need. Successful candidates may teach at the San Marcos and Round Rock campuses and/or online, depending on the needs of the academic unit.

This posting is for fall 2024, spring 2025 and summer 2025 semesters.

Please note that this posting is not intended to convey that such a need currently exists. Applicants applying for a pool position will be available to the academic unit’s search committee for consideration in case the need arises.

Required Qualifications
Specific educational requirements vary by positions, but a minimum of a master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in the teaching field is generally required. As an ACEJMC accredited program, professional media/communication experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications
Previous teaching experience is preferred.

Full Consideration Date: 05/31/2025
Close Date:
Open Until Filled? Yes

For a detailed description of this position and to apply, visit https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/47113 or call (512) 245-2557 or visit our office at 601 University Dr., J.C. Kellam Bldg., Suite 340.

About Texas State and San Marcos:
Texas State University is a emerging research institution located in the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in the Texas State University System and one of the 75 largest universities in the country, with over 38,000 students and approximately 4,000 faculty and staff

Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over 50,000 people located about half way between Austin and San Antonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and the stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charm of the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activities throughout the year.

Why work @ Texas State?
• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
• Great professional development opportunities: choose from a variety of workshops, training, online learning and even access educational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academic courses
• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you’ll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.


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