Associate Professor & Student Media Director, Communications

Texas A; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University-San Antonio invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Associate Professor of Communication and Student Media Director, starting Fall 2027. The role combines teaching with strategic leadership of Jaguar Student Media Network (JSMN), a student media enterprise that enhances experiential learning in the Communication Program.

The candidate will teach undergraduate courses (2/1 load), develop a research program with tangible outcomes, and mentor student media

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Communication is required.
• Outstanding research potential.
• Experience directing student media or advising student media outlets is required.
• University-level teaching excellence is expected.

Responsibilities

• Teach the equivalent of 9 course credits per academic year (2/1 teaching load).
• Develop a research program that yields tangible products (articles, grants, etc.).
• Provide leadership to multiple student media outlets and liaise with university administration.
• Oversee budgets, equipment, and facilities for student media; coordinate fundraising.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Media leadership

Leadership & mentorship

Communication

Education

Ph.D. in Communication

Job description

Texas A&M University-San Antonio invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Associate Professor of Communication and Student Media Director, starting Fall 2027. The role combines teaching with strategic leadership of Jaguar Student Media Network (JSMN), a student media enterprise that enhances experiential learning in the Communication Program.

The candidate will teach undergraduate courses (2/1 load), develop a research program with tangible outcomes, and mentor student media