Nontenure Line Faculty Pool - Journalism and Mass Communication

PeopleAdmin, Inc.; Round Rock, San Marcos (TX, TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas State University is creating a pool of nontenure-line faculty in Journalism and Mass Communication to teach courses as lecturers across the San Marcos and Round Rock campuses or online, depending on unit needs. Appointments may be temporary or part-time or full-time, with assignments driven by student demand and funding.

A master’s degree with 18 graduate hours and professional media/communication experience are generally required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in teaching field.
• ACEJMC accredited program.
• Professional media/communication experience required.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in Journalism and Mass Communication as assigned.
• Teaching appointments are one to four courses per semester.
• Eligibility for annual reappointment contingent on performance and funding.

Skills

Teaching experience

Lecturer communication

Education

Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in teaching field

Job description

Job Opportunities at Texas State University

Nontenure Line Faculty Pool - Journalism and Mass Communication

Position Title Nontenure Line Faculty Pool - Journalism and Mass Communication

Job Posting Number

Job Posting Number 2026040NTL

Job Location

College/Division

College/Division College of Fine Arts and Communication

Department/School

Department/School School of Jrnlism & Mass Comm

Position Description

The School of Journalism and Mass Communication seeks to develop a pool of candidates for possible temporary/nontenured faculty for full and part-time positions at the rank of lecturer. The School of Journalism and Mass Communication offers majors in Advertising, Digital Media Innovation, Electronic Media, Journalism, Public Relations and Mass Communication. We also offer a Master’s in Arts in Mass Communication. Successful candidates will be able to teach courses in the program in their area of expertise.

Temporary/nontenured faculty are appointed to teach one to four courses per semester. Teaching appointments are based on student demand on a semester-by-semester basis. Eligibility for annual reappointment is contingent upon satisfactory annual performance evaluations during the term period, in addition to funding availability and department need. Successful candidates may teach at the San Marcos and Round Rock campuses and/or online, depending on the needs of the academic unit.

This posting is for the current academic year.

Please note that this posting is not intended to convey that such a need currently exists. Applicants applying for a pool position will be available to the academic unit’s search committee for consideration in case the need arises.

Required Qualifications

• Specific educational requirements vary by positions, but a minimum of a master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in the teaching field is generally required. As an ACEJMC accredited program, professional media/communication experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous teaching experience is preferred.

Candidates selected for hire will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree-granting universities.

Type of Position

Temporary Full-Time or Part-Time

Proposed Start Date

Posting Date

Posting Date 07/23/2025

Review Date

Review Date 07/23/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled? Yes

Legal Notices

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Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

This position may conduct research on critical infrastructure depending on the research focus of a hire. Consistent with the requirements of the State of Texas, individuals conducting research on critical infrastructure will be subject to pre-employment, and then subsequent routine background checks/cybersecurity screenings. Employment will at all times be contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings in accordance with State and University requirements.

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Record Checks and Verifications

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Eligibility for Employment

In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization. Employees are required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the conditions of Form I9 at all times during their employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications.

Why Work at Texas State?

Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing student population for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.

Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.

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• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts (all in one document)
• DD 214/DD1300
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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you hold a minimum of a master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in the teaching field?
  • Yes, I hold a minimum of a master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in the teaching field.
  • No, I do not have a minimum of a master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in the teaching field
• * Are you a current Texas State University employee?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How many years of teaching experience do you have at the university level?
  • No prior teaching experience.
  • Less than 1
  • 1 year
  • 2 years
  • 3 years
  • 4 years
  • 5 years or more
• * Describe your prior teaching experience (if any) including experience teaching classes that are delivered face-to-face, online, or remotely. Include a list of all classes taught.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Which semester(s) do you wish to be considered for? Fall, Spring, Summer or Combination?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * What is your schedule availability? Days/Nights; Days of the Week; Location (e.g., San Marcos, Round Rock, online courses, etc.)

  (Open Ended Question)