Nontenure Line Faculty Pool - Journalism and Mass Communication

Position Title

Nontenure Line Faculty Pool - Journalism and Mass Communication

2026040

NTL

Round Rock, San Marcos

College of Fine Arts and Communication

School of Jrnlism & Mass Comm

The School of Journalism and Mass Communication seeks to develop a pool of candidates for possible temporary/nontenured faculty for full and part-time positions at the rank of lecturer. The School of Journalism and Mass Communication offers majors in Advertising, Digital Media Innovation, Electronic Media, Journalism, Public Relations and Mass Communication. We also offer a Master’s in Arts in Mass Communication. Successful candidates will be able to teach courses in the program in their area of expertise.

Temporary/nontenured faculty are appointed to teach one to four courses per semester. Teaching appointments are based on student demand on a semester-by-semester basis. Eligibility for annual reappointment is contingent upon satisfactory annual performance evaluations during the term period, in addition to funding availability and department need. Successful candidates may teach at the San Marcos and Round Rock campuses and/or online, depending on the needs of the academic unit.

This posting is for the current academic year. Please note that this posting is not intended to convey that such a need currently exists. Applicants applying for a pool position will be available to the academic unit’s search committee for consideration in case the need arises.

• Specific educational requirements vary by positions, but a minimum of a master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in the teaching field is generally required. As an ACEJMC accredited program, professional media/communication experience is required.

• Previous teaching experience is preferred.

Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Interested individuals should submit a current CV, letter of interest outlining specific academic and professional experiences relevant for appointment, and unofficial transcripts (all in one document). As part of our application process, we are requesting contact information for three (3) academic/professional references who can provide information about the applicants skills and experiences.

Please provide the names and email addresses for your academic/professional references in the Reference Letter section of the employment application. Candidates selected for hire will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree-granting universities.

Temporary Full-Time or Part-Time

07/23/2025

07/23/2026

Yes

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This position may conduct research on critical infrastructure depending on the research focus of a hire. Consistent with the requirements of the State of Texas, individuals conducting research on critical infrastructure will be subject to pre-employment, and then subsequent routine background checks/cybersecurity screenings. Employment will at all times be contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings in accordance with State and University requirements.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The University will not sponsor or assume sponsorship of any candidate requiring a petition for a H1B employment visa.

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