Nontenure Line Faculty Pool Journalism and Mass Communication

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Position TitleNontenure Line Faculty Pool - Journalism and Mass Communication

Job Posting Number2026040NTL

Job LocationRound Rock, San Marcos

College/DivisionCollege of Fine Arts and Communication

Department/SchoolSchool of Jrnlism & Mass Comm

Position Description
TheSchool of Journalism and Mass Communication (https://sjmc.txst.edu/) 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.

Required Qualifications

+ 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.


Preferred Qualifications

+ Previous teaching experience is preferred.


Application Procedures
Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered,https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/53647.

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 theReference Lettersection of the employment application.

Candidates selected for hire will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree-granting universities.

Type of PositionTemporary Full-Time or Part-Time

Proposed Start Date

Posting Date07/23/2025

Review Date07/23/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled?Yes

Legal Notices
Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

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.

Reasonable Accommodation
If you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting during the application process due to a disability or underlying condition, we request that you contact Talent Acquisition for assistance.

A representative fromTalent Acquisition (https://www.hr.txst.edu/talent-acquisition) will respond to you as soon as possible.

Record Checks and Verifications
Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Eligibility for Employment
Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.

Why Work at Texas State?
Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor.

A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing student population for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.

Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.

Quick Linkhttps://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/53647

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