Adjunct Faculty of Communication; News Editing

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** Job Title
** Adjunct Faculty of Communication (News Editing)
** Agency
* * Texas A&M University - San Antonio
** Department
* * Department of Sociology and Communication
** Proposed Minimum Salary
** Commensurate
* * Job Location
** San Antonio, Texas
** Job Type
** Faculty
* * Job Description
** An adjunct instructor is needed to teach
** COMM 2305:
News Editing
** for Spring 2027. This course examines the principles and practices of editing news content for print, broadcast, and digital media, including news judgment, copy editing, headline writing, AP style, fact-checking, and media ethics. The course will be taught in an online format. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality instruction, evaluating student work, maintaining regular communication with students, and supporting student success in a virtual learning environment.

Experience with online teaching and journalism or news editing is preferred. Assignment is contingent upon enrollment and departmental needs. Applicants must meet institutional and accreditation requirements for teaching in Communication and related disciplines.
** Required

Education and Experience:

*** A Master’s in communication or a closely related discipline.
* Prior teaching experience in a university setting is required.  
** Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:
*** Ability to work cooperatively with faculty and staff, ability to respond promptly to queries from students, faculty, and staff.
* Interest in active and collaborative learning, the instructional use of technology, and hybrid and online teaching.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Excellent presentation skills.  
** Applicant Instructions:
** Applicants must complete the following to be considered:
* Cover Letter (Include a statement on whether you can teach face to face classes or online classes)
* Resume / CV
* Contact information for (3) professional references
* Complete set of unofficial transcripts
* Brief overview of teaching experiences and teaching philosophy (1 page)  The letters of recommendation should be written on letterhead, be less than one year old, and must bear the writer's actual signature. The letters of recommendation can be submitted electronically by the writer as a PDF attachment with the subject heading "Communication
- Letter of Recommendation – Applicant Name" to the Search Committee chair, Dr. Joseph Simpson at  jsimpson or sent through the mail to the address below.

If selected for the position, prior to issuing a letter of appointment, the official transcripts must be received directly from each degree-granting institution. We cannot accept transcripts issued directly to the candidate. If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the prospective candidate to have the transcript translated, evaluated and notarized.  
** The position is open until filled, but review of applications will begin immediately.
** Verified Electronic Copies of Official transcript should be sent to:  jsimpson. If necessary, hard copies of official transcripts should be sent directly from the issuing institution to the address listed below:

Communication Adjunct Faculty Position  c/o Dr. Joseph Simpson  Texas A&M University-San Antonio  College of Arts & Sciences  Department of Sociology and Communication One University Way San Antonio, TX 78224  For detailed instructions on how to apply for any position on our website, please use the following link:http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).   
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