Texas A&M University System

Visiting Assistant Professor (FY27)

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Job Title

Visiting Assistant Professor (FY27)

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

The Department of Sociology and Communication seeks applications from qualified candidates for a full-time, non-tenure-track one-year appointment in Communication beginning in Fall 2026. The successful candidate will be able to teach classes in media writing, news editing, mass communication, and/or specialty areas, contribute to service within the department, and maintain an active research agenda.

The Communication program has a mix of professional and research faculty. The program has 140 majors and offers a Bachelor of Arts in Communication with tracks in Mass Communication and Media. The program also houses three award-winning student media outlets: The Mesquite (Online Newspaper), El Espejo (Student Magazine), and Enlace (Digital Media Lab).

Job Responsibilities:

  • Teach the equivalent of 18 course credits per academic year (3/3 teaching load) in media writing, news editing, mass communication, and/or specialty area.

  • Maintain a research program at A&M-SA that results in tangible products (articles, books, grants, etc.).

  • As part of an involved Communication Program team, provide service at the program, department, college, university, community, and/or profession levels.

Required Education and Experience:

  • PhD required in Communication or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution by the time of appointment.

  • University teaching experience in Communication or closely related course(s) commensurate with the rank of Assistant Professor.

  • Availability to teach in-person classes.

Applicant Instructions:

Please make sure to provide the following documents:

  • Cover Letter

  • Resume / CV

  • Professional References

  • Overview of research experiences and current research agenda (2 pages or fewer)

  • Overview of teaching experiences and teaching philosophy (2 pages or fewer)

  • Contact information for three references who will provide letters of recommendation to the search committee chair Dr. Brian Brantley: bbrantle@tamusa.edu.

For detailed instructions on how to apply for any position on our website, please use the following link:

http://www.tamusa.edu/humanresources/job-opportunities/index.html ​

The priority date for applications is July 17, 2026. The position is open until filled. If selected, finalists must pass a pre-employment background investigation to be hired.

Official transcripts must be on file with the Office of the Provost and sent directly from each degree-granting institution to Texas A&M University-San Antonio at the address listed below. We cannot accept transcripts issued directly to the candidate. If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the prospective faculty member to have the transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator (e.g., AACRAO; http://www.aacrao.org/credential/index.htm). Texas A&M University-San Antonio Office of the Provost ATTN: Joni Foster One University Way, Ste. 435 San Antonio, Texas 78224

Please direct any questions to Dr. Joseph Simpson: jsimpson@tamusa.edu The university is committed to excellence and invites applications from all qualified applicants.

Summary of Employee Benefits:

www.tamusa.edu/human-resources/documents/Summary-of-Employees-Benefits1.pdf

Texas A&M University-San Antonio values community engagement and encourages applicants who are committed to advancing the well-being and prosperity of our communities.

Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting the application. Once the application is submitted, no changes or revisions can be made. If you have issues with adding documents to your application, please contact HR at 210-784-2058.

In compliance with ADA, if accommodations are needed for the application process, please contact HR at (210) 784-2058.

A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee.

In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status, this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.

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.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.