Assistant Professor of Instructional Communication – Texas State University

Faculty Opportunity: Assistant Professor of Instructional Communication – Texas State University

• Institution: Texas State University

• Academic Unit / Department: Department of Communication Studies

• Job Reference / Posting Number: 2027013TTL

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, Tenure-Track Faculty

• Academic Rank / Level: Assistant Professor

• Specialization: Instructional Communication

• Salary / Remuneration: Not specified in the official posting

• Location: San Marcos, Texas, United States

• Work Mode: Primarily In-Person

• Posting Date: September 14, 2026

• Application Deadline: October 5, 2026

• Application Review Begins: October 6, 2026

• Expected Start Date: August 2027

Overview of Role

The Department of Communication Studies at Texas State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Instructional Communication beginning August 2027.

The position combines teaching, research, and academic service. Candidates should have teaching and research expertise in Instructional Communication and may employ quantitative, qualitative, rhetorical, or other methodological approaches.

Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Teach university-level courses in Instructional Communication.

• Teach courses in complementary Communication Studies areas as appropriate.

• Contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching.

• Maintain an active program of scholarly research.

• Produce peer-reviewed scholarship.

• Participate in departmental, university, professional, and community service.

• Mentor and support students.

• Contribute to the research and academic mission of Texas State University.

• Participate primarily in on-campus teaching and university activities.

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Communication Studies or a communication-related field.

• Specialization in Instructional Communication.

• Preparation to teach Instructional Communication and complementary Communication courses at the university level.

• Record of departmental, university, professional, or community service.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Sustained and impactful peer-reviewed scholarship.

• Preparation to teach graduate-level research methods, including areas such as:

  • Quantitative Methods

  • Qualitative Methods

  • Rhetorical Methods

• Teaching and/or research expertise in one or more complementary areas:

  • Interpersonal Communication

  • Nonverbal Communication

  • Small Group Communication

  • Service-Learning

  • Applied Communication

• Experience with or potential for securing external research funding.

Application Checklist & Required Documents

1. Cover Letter addressing qualifications and fit with the position

2. Curriculum Vitae, including a list of courses taught

3. Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness

4. Unofficial Transcripts combined into one document

5. Contact Information for Three References

Application Process

• Application Link: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/58328

• Application Deadline: October 5, 2026

• Review Date: October 6, 2026

• Open Until Filled: No

• Applications must be submitted through the Texas State University employment portal.

• Employment is subject to applicable background, credential, reference, and work-authorization verification requirements.

Official Website: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/58328