Assistant Professor: Sports & Digital Communications

East Texas A&M University; Commerce (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

East Texas A&M University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Sports/Digital Communication (Tenure-Track) starting Fall 2027. A Ph.D.

by August 2027 is required, with an active research agenda, potential for program leadership, and demonstrated teaching excellence. The successful candidate will join the History and Liberal Studies department, with a 75% appointment in HILS and 25% in Health and Human Performance for Sports Media, helping to develop B.A./B.S.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in hand by start date.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness at undergrad/grad levels.
• Ability to teach online and face-to-face.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Communication Studies.
• Develop, deliver, and assess courses with learning outcomes in face-to-face and online modalities.
• Maintain an active research agenda leading to peer-reviewed scholarship.
• Mentor students in research and professional opportunities.
• Engage in service to the department, college, university, and professional community.
• 4/4 standard teaching load.

Skills

Teaching effectiveness

Online teaching

Sports/Digital Communication

Research agenda

Education

Ph.D. in Communication, Media, Journalism, or closely related field

Job description

East Texas A&M University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Sports/Digital Communication (Tenure-Track) starting Fall 2027. A Ph.D.

by August 2027 is required, with an active research agenda, potential for program leadership, and demonstrated teaching excellence. The successful candidate will join the History and Liberal Studies department, with a 75% appointment in HILS and 25% in Health and Human Performance for Sports Media, helping to develop B.A./B.S.