Professor of Practice, School of Communication, Language

University of Texas at San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 71,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Texas at San Antonio's School of Communication, Language & Culture invites applications for a part-time Professor of Practice to teach Journalism courses for the Spring 2027 semester. This fixed-term track position emphasizes practical teaching and engagement with modern media topics.

On-campus work is required, with responsibilities including course instruction and academic mentorship. The role requires an MA in Journalism, Communication, or related field and a minimum of 10

Qualifications

• MA in Journalism, Communication, or a closely related field.
• Ideal candidates will have at least 10 years of professional experience in journalism at the national or international level.
• This position requires the ability to maintain security and integrity per Texas EO-GA-48.

Responsibilities

• Teach one class per semester in Journalism.
• Courses include Fundamentals of Journalism, Digital Audiences, Media Writing and Reporting, Digital Storytelling, and Careers in Community Journalism.
• Position based on a fixed-term track (non-tenure) and on-campus work.

Education

MA in Journalism, Communication, or a closely related field

Job description

Professor of Practice, School of Communication, Language &Culture

Location: San Antonio, TX

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Job ID: 16716

Full/Part Time: Part Time

Position Information

Professor of Practice

The University of Texas at San Antonio Collegeof Liberal and Fine Arts and the School of Communication, Language& Culture invites applications for the Professor of Practiceposition.

The University of Texas at SanAntonio

UT San Antonio is a nationally recognized,top-tier public research university that unites the power of highereducation, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionaryinstitution. As the third-largest research university in Texas anda Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model ofaccess and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility andpublic health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio servesapproximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanningscience, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI,cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 facultyand staff, UT San Antonio has also been recognized as a TopEmployer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online, on UT San Antonio Today or on X, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.

College of Liberal and FineArts

UT San Antonio's College of Liberal and FineArts (COLFA) is the university's most academically varied college,playing a central role in the education of nearly every UT SanAntonio student. Home to a broad spectrum of disciplines, includingthe arts, humanities, and social sciences, COLFA empowers studentswith the critical thinking, communication, and problem-solvingskills necessary to excel in today's complex, global landscape.

With 9 distinct departments and schoolsoffering a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degrees, COLFAprepares students for careers in fields as varied as publicservice, education, media, the arts, and beyond. The college isalso a hub of research and creative activity, where faculty andstudents contribute innovative scholarship and artistic works thatengage with pressing societal issues and enrich discourseinternationally.

In addition to its commitment to academicexcellence, COLFA plays a vital role in the community andintellectual life of San Antonio and South Texas through publiclectures, performances, exhibitions, and communitypartnerships.

For more information about the College ofLiberal and Fine Arts, please visit https://colfa.utsa.edu

School of Communication, Language& Culture

The School of Communication, Language &Culture is the largest School in COLFA, with over 1,000 studentsand almost 50 full-time faculty. At the undergraduate level, inaddition to our focus on modern languages and literature, wespecialize in Communication Studies with concentrations in PublicRelations and Health Communication. Courses also coverInternational Communication, Interpersonal / Small GroupCommunication, and Organizational Communication. Additionally, weoffer a degree in Journalism and a “first-in-the-nation” degree inDigital Media Influence. At the graduate level, we offer an M.A. inCommunication and are developing an Online M.A. in StrategicCommunication and Digital Media as well as a Ph.D. inCommunication.

Salary Range: Up to $5,525per course. Anticipated semester of hire is Spring 2027.

Job Type: Part Time

Position Summary

UTSA's School of Communication, Language &Culture seeks a part-time Fixed-Term Track (non-tenure) Professorof Practice to teach one class each semester in Journalism. Coursetopics include Fundamentals of Journalism, Digital Audiences, MediaWriting and Reporting, Digital Storytelling, and Careers inCommunity Journalism.

Required Qualifications

• M.A. or M.S. in Journalism, Communication, or a closely relatedfield.
• Ideal candidates will have at least 10 years of professionalexperience in journalism at the national or internationallevel.
• This position may require the ability to maintain the securityand integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per TexasEO-GA-48.

This positionwill work primarily on campus. Travel and parkingexpenses are the employee's responsibility.

This positionis contingent upon a successful background check. Verification of avalid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) may becompleted as applicable. Applicants selected must be able to showproof of eligibility to work in the United States by time ofhire.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an equalemployment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is thepolicy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote andensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardlessof race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation,national origin, age, disability or genetic information, andveteran status. The University is committed to the Aff