Assistant Professor - Communications

Texas A&M University System; Commerce (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

East Texas A&M University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Sports/Digital Communication (Tenure-Track), with a preference for expertise in Sports Media, but with equal consideration given to strong candidates in Digital Media Communication. The appointment may include a joint role between HILS (75%) and Health and Human Performance (25%), starting Fall 2027.

Candidates should have a PhD by August 2027, an active research agenda, the potential for program leadership, and a

Job description

Job Title

Assistant Professor - Communications

Agency

East Texas A&M University

Department

History and Liberal Studies

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Commerce, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

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Summary

East Texas A&M University (ETAMU) invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Sports/Digital Communication (Tenure-Track), with a preference for expertise in Sports Media, but with equal consideration given to strong candidates with expertise in Digital Media Communication, to begin in the Fall 2027 semester. Candidates should have PhD in hand by August 2027. Candidates are expected to have an active research agenda in their field of study, the potential for program leadership, and a commitment to professional service, along with proven excellence in teaching, mentoring, and student success. The successful candidate will hold an appointment in the Department of History and Liberal Studies (HILS) in the College of Humanities, Social Sciences and Arts; the successful candidate with expertise in Sports Media will hold a joint appointment between HILS (75%) and the Department of Health and Human Performance in the College of Education and Human Services (25%). In both cases, our new colleague will report to the Department Head of HILS. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the B.A./B.S. in Communication Studies and lead in the area of Sports/Digital Communication, as well as to contribute to the proposed new M.S. in Strategic Communication, designed to serve the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) region and beyond. The successful candidate with expertise in Sports Media will lead in the coordination and delivery of the B.S. in Sports Media. These programs have strong institutional backing, including support for adding future faculty lines to ensure sustainable growth and excellence. In addition, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work closely with ETAMU's on-campus National Public Radio station, KETR, to manage content areas according to their specialty. This is a distinctive opportunity to join ETAMU at a moment of expansion, helping to expand signature programs that will serve students across the region and beyond.

ETAMU is committed to supporting faculty success in teaching, scholarship, and professional growth. Pre-tenure faculty in the College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Arts may be offered a 3/3 teaching load and conference travel support, subject to available funding, departmental needs, and administrative approval.

As a proud member and the third-largest institution in the Texas A&M University System, ETAMU fosters a strong professional environment that supports career growth and academic excellence. A student-ready university with a Carnegie R2 classification, ETAMU is committed to excellence in teaching, mentoring, and research. ETAMU is a fast-growing public university with a strong reputation for academic excellence, research innovation, and student success. With over 140+ degree programs, a 20:1 student-to-faculty ratio, and nationally ranked online and graduate programs, ETAMU is committed to transforming lives through quality education. Our employees benefit from a coll