Trinity University is hiring: Assistant Professor of Communication-Digital Media

Assistant Professor of Communication-Digital Media Law and Policy

The Trinity University Department of Communication seeks a Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Communication to begin Fall 2026. This individual will teach 5 undergraduate classes per year with primary teaching and research responsibilities in digital media law and policy.

We seek a student-centered scholar with expertise in First Amendment law, digital privacy, media ethics, and/or platform governance.

BACKGROUND

Trinity University is a secular, independent, private institution, founded in 1869. The Department of Communication is part of the School of Social Science & Civic Engagement.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Teach one of the core courses for the major: either Mass Media, Media Texts, or Media Audiences.
• Teach Media Law and Ethics and the Mass Media.
• Develop and teach special topics courses in their specific area of expertise, including First Amendment law, media ethics, digital privacy, and/or platform policy.
• Contribute to teaching the First Year Experience or other courses in Pathways, the university's interdisciplinary general education program.
• Maintain a productive research agenda focused on digital media law and policy.
• Engage in service to the department, the university, and the greater San Antonio community.

APPOINTMENT DETAILS

This position will be a nine-month appointment starting August 2026.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required: Ph.D. in communication or related field. Must be completed prior to August 2026 start date.

Experience

Required: Research in digital media law and policy

• Preferred: Expertise in one or more of the following: First Amendment law, data protection and privacy law, ethical and legal implications of artificial intelligence and social media, social media platform governance and policy, platform capitalism and digital technologies

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Potential for teaching excellence, a passion for mentoring and working with undergraduate students, and an active research plan.

How To Apply

For internal applicants, please apply through Workday using the 'Jobs Hub' application. For external applicants, when starting the application, select 'Apply Manually.' Please upload the following documents: letter of application and curriculum vitae, graduate institution transcript(s), sample of written work, statement of teaching philosophy, and intentional inclusion statement.

Application Deadline: Oct. 10, 2025.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Dr. Josie Liu, search committee chair, Department of Communication, zliu@trinity.edu