Spring Adjunct (Communications) (Online)

tamus; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 6,000 - 9,000; Part time

Job summary

Texas A&M International University seeks qualified applicants to join its pool of part-time Adjunct Faculty in Communications for online instruction. Successful candidates may teach up to six (6) semester credit hours online per term, hold office hours, and assist students as needed.

Required: Master's degree in Communication; doctorate in Communication preferred and prior college-level teaching and online teaching experience are desirable.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Communication required.
• Doctorate in Communication preferred.
• Online teaching experience and collegiate teaching experience are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Teach up to six (6) semester credit hours online as needed.
• Hold office hours for online students.
• Assist students and respond to inquiries in a timely manner.
• Teach within the Communications discipline online as dictated by demand.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Work under pressure

Confidentiality

Education

Master's degree in Communications

Doctorate in Communications (preferred)

Job description

Job Title

Spring Adjunct (Communications) (Online)

Agency

Texas A&M International University

Department

Dept, Psychology & Communication

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Laredo, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The Department of Psychology and Communication seeks to establish a pool of qualified applicants for future, part-time Adjunct Faculty appointments in Communication. Successful applicants may teach up to six (6) semester credit hours within the required discipline online as dictated by student demand, hold office hours, and assist students as needed.

Education and Experience

• Master's degree in Communication.

Preferred Qualifications

• An earned doctorate in Communication.
• Previous teaching experience at the collegiate level.
• Previous online teaching experience.
• Prior relevant professional experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with the general public.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to work under stress and with pressing timelines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Other information

• The above job duties may not be performed in every Adjunct Faculty position and might not include all related duties that may be performed.
• Adjunct Faculty positions are temporary appointments, assigned per semester and on an as-needed basis.
• These temporary appointments are for the Spring 2027 semester and/or any applicable Spring 2027 sub-terms.

Application Review Process

Initial review of applications will begin on September 22nd, 2026.

Security and Eligibility

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

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.