2026-2027 Professional-Track Faculty Pool Department of Communication Studies

Professional-Track Faculty Pool – Department of Communication Studies

College/School/Unit:
Moody College of Communication

Department:
Department of Communication Studies

Posted:
Mar 1, 2026 | Apply By:
Open until filled

The Department of Communication Studies periodically hires temporary professional-track faculty to teach graduate or undergraduate courses in the areas of Interpersonal Communication, Rhetoric, Language and Political Studies, or Organizational Communication and Technology. The exact teaching duties will depend on the interests and capabilities of the individual and departmental instructional needs. Positions are not available every semester and are contingent upon student enrollment and the availability of funding.

Department of Communication Studies website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Moody College of Communication website: /

Candidates should hold a graduate degree in a field that is relevant to their area of instruction. A Ph.D. and prior teaching experience is preferred. Demonstrated teaching excellence at the college level is preferred. Applicants must be qualified to work in the United States and have a strong command of written and spoken English.

Interested applicants should submit a letter of application, a current curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference. Applications must be made via Interfolio. If you do not have a Dossier account with Interfolio, you will be prompted to create one prior to applying for the position. If you have questions about using Interfolio, please email  or call .

Review of applications will begin from the date the position is posted and will continue until the position is filled. A new posting will be generated each year. To be considered, candidates must submit updated application materials each time the position is posted.

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