Assistant Professor of Instruction, Communication and Leadership – The University of Texas at Austin

Faculty Opportunity: Assistant Professor of Instruction, Communication and Leadership – The University of Texas at Austin

• Institution: The University of Texas at Austin

• Academic Unit / School: Moody College of Communication

• Program: Bachelor of Science in Communication and Leadership (CLD)

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

• Academic Rank / Level: Assistant Professor of Instruction

• Specialization: Communication and Leadership / Strategic Communication

• Salary / Remuneration: Not specified in the official posting

• Location: Austin, Texas, United States

• Posted Date: September 15, 2026

• Application Deadline: October 17, 2026

• Expected Start Date: Spring 2027

Overview of Role

The Moody College of Communication at The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Instruction in Communication and Leadership.

The position focuses on the intersection of communication, leadership, and strategic communication, with an emphasis on practical leadership skills, interdisciplinary learning, and preparing students to lead positive change in professional and social contexts.

Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

The successful candidate is expected to teach across the core Communication and Leadership curriculum, including:

• CLD 301: Introduction to Communication and Leadership

• CLD 303: Leadership Presence and Presentation

• CLD 321: Seminar on Communication and Leadership

• CLD 351: Internship

• CLD 371: Capstone in Communication and Leadership

Additional responsibilities may include:

• Developing new courses that combine communication and leadership.

• Integrating practical, interdisciplinary, and real-world skills into teaching.

• Connecting leadership theory with professional communication practice.

• Supporting internship and capstone experiences.

• Collaborating across disciplines such as:

  • Business

  • Psychology

  • Sociology

  • Technology

• Building connections with the professional communication community.

• Providing students with both theoretical and practical exposure to strategic communication.

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

Required Qualifications:

• Completed Ph.D. by the time of appointment.

• Ph.D. must be in:

  • Communication, or

  • Closely related field.

• Teaching or research focus on the intersection of Communication and Leadership within Strategic Communication.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional leadership experience within communication industries.

• Knowledge of frameworks, concepts, and theories relating to:

  • Leadership

  • Communication

  • Ethics

• Experience collaborating across disciplines.

• Ability to engage with professional communities.

• Ability to teach across the five core CLD courses.

• Experience creating applied, interdisciplinary courses.

• Ability to integrate real-world leadership and communication skills into the curriculum.

Application Checklist

Applicants should submit:

1. Letter of Interest

2. Curriculum Vitae

3. Statement on Teaching – maximum 500 words

4. Names and Contact Information for Three References

Letters of recommendation will be requested from finalists.

Application Process

• Applications must be submitted through Interfolio.

• Application Deadline: October 17, 2026

• Screening will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

• Search Committee Chair: Dr. Natalie Tindall

• Email: natalie.tindall@austin.utexas.edu

• Interfolio Support: help@interfolio.com

• UT Austin Faculty Contact: evpp-aps@utexas.edu