Full-Time Dual Credit Instructor or Visiting Assistant Professor of Communication(Non-Tenure Tr[...]

Sul Ross State University; Eagle Pass (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate Dual Credit Instructor or Visiting Assistant Professor of Communication. This role offers the opportunity to teach dual credit courses, primarily focusing on Public Speaking, while fostering an engaging online learning environment. The position requires a strong commitment to undergraduate education and excellent communication abilities. Ideal candidates will have a Master’s degree in Communication and demonstrated college teaching experience. Join a vibrant academic community dedicated to student success and innovation in teaching methodologies.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Communication or related field with teaching experience.
• Strong commitment to education and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach a 5/5 load in Communication, primarily COMM 1315 (Public Speaking).
• Update course materials and facilitate engaging online learning experiences.

Skills

College teaching experience

Excellent communication skills

Experience teaching online classes

Education

Master’s degree in Communication

Doctorate in Communication

Tools

Blackboard

Job description

Full-Time Dual Credit Instructor or Visiting Assistant Professor of Communication (Non-Tenure Track), 9-month appointment (renewable)

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for three references.

Job Title

Full-Time Dual Credit Instructor or Visiting Assistant Professor of Communication (Non-Tenure Track), 9-month appointment (renewable)

Location

Department: Behavioral & Social Sciences

Job No.

Position: 998920

Posting Date

04/07/2025

End Date

Until Filled

Appointment Date

09/01/2025

Salary

Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree in Communication or a related field with at least 18 hours of graduate work in Communication.
• Demonstrated college teaching experience.
• Strong commitment to undergraduate education and excellent communication skills.
• Experience teaching online classes.

Any qualifications to be considered in lieu of stated minimums require the prior approval of the Human Resources Director.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate in Communication or a related field. Candidates who are near completion of their Ph.D. will be considered.
• Experience teaching dual credit courses in public speaking and other basic Communication courses.
• Experience teaching online, synchronous and asynchronous classes using Blackboard.
• Familiarity with dual credit curriculum and academic standards.

Primary Responsibilities

Start date: 8/26/2025

Responsibilities include teaching a 5/5 load (5 dual credit courses each long semester) in Communication, primarily the COMM 1315 (Public Speaking). Each class will have a max of 25 students, and each will be taught from a pre-designed course shell. The instructor will update course materials, facilitate engaging online learning experiences, and assess student performance. The instructor will also conduct core assessments and provide required documentation at the end of each term. Other duties may be assigned if dual credit needs fall below 5 courses per semester.

Additional Information

Please note that Sul Ross State University does not offer employment-based visa sponsorship for this role. Candidates must have work authorization in the U.S. that does not require visa sponsorship by the employer.

Position is security sensitive. Responsible for personal safety and the safety of others; must exercise due caution and practice safe work habits at all times.

Other Information

Texas Law requires a 60 day waiting period before new state employees are eligible to enroll in health insurance.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual, job related qualifications and without consideration of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination and salary. Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice, files a charge, testifies, assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report

The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Non-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.

A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy, you can contact the Office of Student Life, located on the Alpine Campus in the Morgan University Center, Room 211 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 432-837-8424 or emailing [e-mail].

About SRSU

Sul Ross State University consists of two main campuses, Alpine and International. Sul Ross State University, located in Alpine, Texas (www.alpinetexas.com), is in the Scenic Davis Mountains of West Texas. At an elevation of 4,480 feet, and on the periphery of the Chihuahuan Desert, Alpine enjoys mild winters and cool summers. Davis Mountain State Park, Fort Davis National Historic Site, Big Bend National Park, and Guadalupe National Park are all within one to three hours driving distance from Alpine. Sul Ross State University, International, is located in the communities of Eagle Pass, El Rio, and Uvalde, Texas, in the Middle Rio Grande region of Texas. Eagle Pass is located on the border with Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico, and is a thriving economic corridor port to this large metropolitan municipality. Its proximity to San Antonio, Texas, offers further accessible metropolitan opportunities. SRSU is a member of the Texas State University System, is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees, and has an enrollment of approximately 2,000 students on campus in Alpine, Texas, and 1,000 students at International. As a Hispanic serving public institution and proud recipient of the Seal of Excelencia, SRSU serves the residents of the U.S./Mexico borderlands, the Southwest Texas region, and beyond.

More information is available regarding Sul Ross State University and position openings at http://www.sulross.edu.

Required Documents

• Letter of Intent
• Transcripts
• Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

• Letter of Recommendation (3)
• Transcript 2
• Transcript 3
• Transcript 4
• Letter of Recommendation (1)
• Letter of Recommendation (2)

Supplemental Questions

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