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Assistant/Associate Professor of Communication Studies

Employer
Texas State University
Location
Texas, United States
Salary
Salary Not specified
Date posted
Nov 19, 2024
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Assistant/Associate Professor of Communication Studies

Job Posting Number: 202454TTL

Position Description
The Department of Communication Studies at Texas State University invites applications for two positions: One Assistant Professor Position and One Assistant/Associate Professor Position. Both positions are in rhetoric, politics, and culture with one position specializing in political communication and the second specializing in media criticism. These positions will involve teaching, research, and service responsibilities. Employment would begin August 2025.

Rank and title will be assigned by the college using department and university standards.

All positions are subject to the availability of funds.

Required Qualifications
Assistant and Associate Candidates must have:1. PhD in Communication Studies or Communication-related field2. Preparedness in teaching undergraduate and graduate rhetorical methods3. One position will require clear specialization in research and preparedness to teach political communication.4. One position will require clear specialization in research and preparedness to teach media criticism.5. Demonstrated record of service to department, university, profession, and/or communities
Associate Level Candidates must also have:1. Demonstrated record of university level teaching in one of the above-mentioned areas of specialization, and proof of teaching effectiveness appropriate for the associate professor rank (approximately six years of teaching experience).2. Scholarship record commensurate with associate level rank.3. Demonstrated record of service to the department, university, profession, and/or communities at the associate level rank (approximately six years of service experience).

Preferred Qualifications
1. Contribute to the delivery of communication courses at the undergraduate level for our minors in Political Communication, Science Communication, Health Communication, and/or Leadership Communication.2. Preparedness in teaching undergraduate and graduate social/protest movements courses3. Preparedness in teaching undergraduate and graduate public address courses4. Interest or experience in collaborating on civic engagement and advocacy initiatives, especially those involving students and the broader community.5. Experience or potential for external grant funding6. Evidence of a dedication to professional and/or instructional development7. Preparedness to teach, mentor, and conduct service in multiple modalities especially face-to-face, but also in hybrid, and completely online.

Full Consideration Date: 10/01/2024
Close Date:
Open Until Filled? Yes

Quicklink: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/48921

For a detailed description of this position and to apply, visit https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/48921 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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