Job Title

Assistant Professor of Communication

Agency

Texas A&M International University

Department

Dept, Psychology & Communication

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Laredo, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

Texas A&M International University (TAMIU), a member of the Texas A&M University System, welcomes applicants for a/an Assistant Professor of Communication to begin Fall 2025. 

TAMIU is a Hispanic Serving Institution with over 8,000 students located in Laredo, Texas, a vibrant and bicultural city with a population of about 250,000. The university advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service, and with an intentional focus on student success and research excellence. For more information, please visit https://www.tamiu.edu/

This is a tenure-track Assistant Professor (full-time; 9 month appointment with reduced teaching load) position. Primary duties will include teaching a variety of communication undergraduate and graduate courses which may include in-person, hybrid, online, and/or any combination thereof. (Teaching load is reduced: 12 SCH for the 1st and 2nd academic years; 15 SCH for the 3rd academic year, and 18 SCH for the 4th-6th academic years); and engaging in original scholarly research that leads to peer-reviewed presentations and publications in scholarly and/or creative activities. Duties also include developing curriculum related to digital journalism and relevant fields; contributing to shared governance by serving on committees; and serving as a faculty advisor to student clubs or media associated with the department. This position requires face-to-face interactions through a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace. 

The Department of Psychology and Communication at TAMIU offers the B.A. in Psychology and two graduate programs. The Master of Science in Psychology and the Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology. The B.A. in Psychology is one of the largest undergraduate programs on campus.

Required Qualifications

The successful candidate must hold a terminal degree (either an M.F.A. or PhD) in journalism or relevant discipline by start of appointment. ABDs will be considered but must have earned a doctorate before appointment. Expertise in one or more of the following areas are encouraged to apply: mobile and social media, artificial intelligence, data science, data journalism and data visualization, immersive storytelling, public relations, and/or strategic communications. We strongly encourage candidates with previous experience teaching at the college level; expertise in quantitative social science research methods involving AI and data science; and professional experience in journalism or relevant fields and the capacity to contribute to developing and delivering an emerging-media-focused journalism curriculum. 

We offer competitive salaries and a benefits package including health insurance, retirement benefits, and life insurance. Additional pay is available for summer teaching. Financial support for professional development opportunities, such as attending academic conferences, is also provided. Moving expenses are covered in whole or in part by the university.

Application Process 

The first review of applications will be 11/23/2024 and continue until the position is filled. The completed employment application must include:

Letter of interest or cover letter that addresses qualificationsCurrent curriculum vitaeUnofficial transcripts specifying conferred/ABD degreeNames and contact information of three current professional reference

Applications must be submitted online at https://www.tamiu.edu/adminis/ohr/employment/ . For more information, contact the Search Committee Chairs, Dr. Ju Oak Kim (juoak.kim@tamiu.edu) or Ms. Angela Moran (amoran@tamiu.edu).

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: During the application process, you have only one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents, and submit the application. You will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once you “Submit” the application materials. The software does not allow you to “Save” your application and return to complete the process at a later time. The page "My Experience" has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload files.

Applications received by Texas A&M International University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

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