Lecturer of Speech

Texas A; San Antonio (TX); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Texas A&M University-San Antonio's Department of Sociology and Communication invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track Lecturer in Communication beginning Spring 2027. The appointment includes teaching introductory Speech Communication, including DC/ECHS, with a 5/5 teaching load.

Successful candidates will have a PhD or Master\'s in a related field, be able to teach in-person, and participate in DC/ECHS collaborations on campus and at local high schools.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master\'s in Communication Studies/Speech Communication or closely related field by time of appointment
• Minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in Communication/Speech
• University teaching experience in Public Speaking or closely related course(s) commensurate with the rank of Lecturer
• Availability to teach in-person classes
• Availability to teach DC/ECHS students at TAMU-San Antonio campus and/or local high schools

Responsabilités

• Teach introductory Speech Communication courses
• Include Dual Credit/Early College High School (DC/ECHS) classes
• Maintain a 5/5 teaching load; summer teaching may be available
• Open to teaching at TAMU-San Antonio and local high schools as needed

Formation

PhD or Master\'s in Communication Studies/Speech Communication or related field

18 graduate credit hours in Communication/Speech

University teaching experience in Public Speaking

Description du poste

AgencyTexas A&M University - San AntonioDepartmentDepartment of Sociology and CommunicationProposed Minimum SalaryCommensurateJob LocationSan Antonio, TexasJob TypeFacultyJob DescriptionThe Department of Sociology and Communication seeks applications from qualified candidates for a full-time, non-tenure-track appointment in Communication beginning in Spring 2027. The successful candidate will teach introductory Speech Communication courses, including Dual Credit/Early College High School (DC/ECHS) classes. The base teaching load at A&M-SA is 5/5. Summer teaching assignments may be available but are not guaranteed.Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.Required Education and Experience:PhD or Master's in Communication Studies/Speech Communication or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution by the time of appointment.Minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in Communication/Speech.University teaching experience in Public Speaking or closely related course(s) commensurate with the rank of Lecturer.Availability to teach in-person classes.Availability to teach DC/ECHS students at the Texas A&M-San Antonio campus and/or local high school campuses.Applicant Instructions:Please make sure to provide the following documents:Letter of InterestResume / CVUnofficial Copies of TranscriptsProfessional ReferencesIn a letter of interest that explains teaching experience, please speak to the following topics:Courses prepared to teach.Approaches and experience teaching first-generation college and DC/ECHS students.The priority date for applications is November 13, 2026. The position is open until filled.Finalists must request at least three current letters of recommendation to be sent directly by the author to the Search Committee Chair, via USPS or email delivery. If selected, finalists must pass a pre-employment background investigation to be hired.Official transcripts must be on file with the Office of the Provost and sent directly from each degree-granting institution to Texas A&M University-San Antonio at the address listed below. We cannot accept transcripts issued directly to the candidate. If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the prospective faculty member to have the transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator (e.g., AACRAO; http://www.aacrao.org/credential/index.htm).Texas A&M University-San AntonioOffice of the ProvostATTN: Joni FosterOne University Way, Ste. 435San Antonio, Texas 78224Please direct any questions to:Kelly Fouts: [e-mail]. Joseph Simpson: [e-mail] detailed instructions on how to apply for any position on our website, please use the following link:http://www.tamusa.edu/humanresources/job-opportunities/index.htmlSummary of Employee Benefits:www.tamusa.edu/human-resources/documents/Summary-of-Employees-Benefits1.pdfTexas A&M University-San Antonio values community engagement and encourages applicants who are committed to advancing the well-being and prosperity of our communities.Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting the application. Once the application is submitted, no changes or revisions can be made. If you have issues with adding documents to your application, please contact HR at 210-784-2058.In compliance with ADA, if accommodations are needed for the application process, please contact HR at [phone].A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee.In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status, this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.