Adjunct Faculty of Communication

Texas A; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Texas A&M University-San Antonio seeks an adjunct instructor to teach college-level Communication courses for Spring 2027. Courses may include Fundamentals of Public Speaking and other Communication electives.

Classes will be taught face-to-face or online, with possible full-time load depending on availability and departmental needs. Required is a Master’s in communication or related field, plus university teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s in communication or closely related field.
• Prior teaching experience at a university is required.
• Ability to work cooperatively with faculty and staff and respond promptly to student queries.
• Interest in active and collaborative learning and use of technology for hybrid/online teaching.
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach college-level Communication courses (Spring 2027).
• Courses may include Fundamentals of Public Speaking and other Communication electives; face-to-face or online delivery.
• Potential for a full-time teaching load of four or five sections, depending on course availability and needs.

Skills

Cooperative work

Student queries response

Hybrid and online teaching

Oral and written communication

Presentation skills

Education

Master's degree in communication

Job description

AgencyTexas A&M University - San AntonioDepartmentDepartment of Sociology and CommunicationProposed Minimum SalaryCommensurateJob LocationSan Antonio, TexasJob TypeFacultyJob DescriptionAn adjunct instructor is needed to teach college-level Communication courses for Spring 2027. Courses may include Fundamentals of Public Speaking and other Communication electives. Classes will be taught face-to-face or online. There may be an opportunity for a full-time teaching load of four or five sections; however, this is not guaranteed and will depend on course availability and departmental needs.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 / CVContact information for (3) professional referencesComplete set of unofficial transcriptsBrief 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, Kelly Fouts [e-mail] 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.Verified Electronic Copies of Official transcript should be sent to:[e-mail]. If necessary, hard copies of official transcripts should be sent directly from the issuing institution to the address listed below:Communication Adjunct Faculty Positionc/o Dr. Joseph SimpsonTexas A&M University-San AntonioCollege of Arts & SciencesDepartment of Sociology and CommunicationOne University WaySan Antonio, TX 78224For 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.htmlSummary of Employee Benefits:www.tamusa.edu/human-resources/documents/Summary-of-Employees-Benefits1.pdfTexas 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 [phone].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.