Assistant Professor of Communication/Mass Communication

University of Texas at Tyler; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Communication at the University of Texas at Tyler is seeking applicants for one full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor of Communication and/or Mass Communication. The department welcomes applications from candidates with quantitative, qualitative, rhetorical, and/or interpretive approaches to the field of communication.

Successful candidates will be teacher-scholars committed to student success and have well-rounded knowledge of strategic communication applications in

Qualifications

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching in face-to-face and online modalities.
• Evidence of potential for an active research program in Strategic Communication, Mass Communication, and/or Organizational Communication.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in two or more areas: strategic communication, relational communication, organizational communication, rhetorical leadership, crisis communication, digital communication, consumer experience, and/or media analytics.
• Maintain a well-defined research agenda with demonstrated ability to publish in respected journals.
• Participate in curricular development at the undergraduate and graduate levels; contribute to development of new courses.
• Attend meetings and provide service to the department, college, and university; maintain a regular on-campus presence.

Skills

Teaching excellence in F2F and Online

Active research potential

Education

PhD in Communication, Mass Communication, or related field

Job description

Assistant Professor of Communication/MassCommunication

Job Type/Hours perWeek
Full-Time/40 hours

Salary
Commensurate with Experience

Hiring Department
Communication - College of Arts and Sciences

Location
UT Tyler Campus; Tyler, Texas

Required Application Materials

A single PDF or Word document containing a CV, letter of interest, a list of three (3) professional references, and evidence of statement of teaching philosophy and research is required to apply.

Job Summary

The Department of Communication at the University of Texas at Tyler is seeking applicants for one full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor of Communication and/or Mass Communication. The department welcomes applications from candidates with quantitative, qualitative, rhetorical, and/or interpretive approaches to the field of communication. Successful candidates will be teacher-scholars committed to student success and have well-rounded knowledge of strategic communication applications in interpersonal, professional, and digital contexts.

The position will begin August 2027. Assistant Professors teach a 3+3 load (9-month contract), are expected to develop an active research program, and provide service to the department, college, and university.

Please Note: All applicants who submit by November 24, 2026, are guaranteed consideration.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in two or more of the following areas: strategic communication, relational communication, organizational communication, rhetorical leadership, crisis communication, digital communication, consumer experience, and/or media analytics.
• Maintain a well-defined research agenda that has demonstrated ability to publish in respected journals in the field.
• Participate in curricular development at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Contribute to the development of new courses in one's respective field.
• Attend meetings and make service contributions to the department, college, and university.
• Maintain a regular on-campus presence.
• Maintain regular on-campus presence.
• Attend departmental meetings.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Communication, Mass Communication, or related field.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching in F2F and Online modalities.
• Evidence of potential for active research program in Strategic Communication, Mass Communication, and/or Organizational Communication.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional experience in industry of specialization is a plus, but not required.
• Clearly defined and developed research agenda evidenced by peer-reviewed journal publications.

Other Information

About The University of Texas at Tyler

The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 14 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls more than 11,000 students across four academic colleges and four schools.

Designated an R2 research institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, UT Tyler supports our surrounding region through innovation intended to uplift communities, spearhead sustainability initiatives, preserve ecosystems and support entrepreneurship. UT Tyler has the highest Carnegie classification in East Texas.

Our beautiful Tyler campus features more than 200 acres nestled along a lake and surrounded by thick pine and oak forests, providing a picturesque location for study and recreation. We also offer instructional sites at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler and in Palestine, Longview, and Houston.

With more than 80 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered, UT Tyler provides a wealth of learning opportunities and dynamic programs.

For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about/.

Why work for UT Tyler? Find out more: Why Work for UT Tyler?

Additional Information

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

For more information regarding benefits offered by UT Tyler, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/offices/human-resources/employees/benefits.

EEO Statement

The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.