Texas State University is hiring: Nontenure Line Faculty Pool - Communication St

Overview Nontenure Line Faculty Pool - Communication Studies Position Number: 2026001NTL Location: Round Rock, San Marcos College/Division: College of Fine Arts and Communication Department/School: Department of Communication Studies Position Description The Department of Communication Studies seeks to develop a pool of candidates for possible temporary/nontenured faculty to teach in Communication Studies. Responsibilities Temporary/nontenured faculty are appointed to teach one to four courses per semester. Teaching appointments are based upon 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 continuity of funding and departmental/school need. Successful candidates may teach at the San Marcos and Round Rock campuses and/or online, depending on the needs of the academic department. This posting is for the fall 2024, spring 2025, and summer 2025 semesters. Please note that this posting is not intended to convey that such a need currently exists. Applicants applying for a pool faculty position will be available to the departmental search committee for consideration in case the need arises. Positions are subject to availability of funds. Qualifications Required Qualifications: Specific educational requirements vary by position, but a minimum of a master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in the teaching field is generally required. Preferred Qualifications: Previous teaching experience is preferred. Application Procedures The Department of Communication Studies will accept applications from qualified applicants on a continual basis. Applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered, https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/53243 . Interested individuals should submit the following: Current CV. Letter of interest outlining specific academic and professional experiences relevant for appointment. Unofficial transcripts (all in one document). As part of our application process, we are requesting contact information for three (3) academic references who can provide information about the applicant’s skills and experiences. Please provide the names and email addresses for your academic references in the Reference Letter section of the employment application. Candidates selected for hire will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree granting universities. Position Details Type of Position: Full-Time Proposed Start Date: FY26 Posting Date: 06/20/2025 Review Date: 05/31/2026 Open Until Filled? No Legal Notices Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions. 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. Reasonable Accommodation If you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting during the application process due to a disability or underlying condition, we request that you contact Talent Acquisition for assistance. A representative from Talent Acquisition will respond to you as soon as possible. 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 Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed. 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. Quick Link: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/53243 #J-18808-Ljbffr In Summary: The Department of Communication Studies seeks to develop a pool of candidates for possible temporary/nontenured faculty to teach in Communication Studies . Successful candidates may teach at the San Marcos and Round Rock campuses and/or online . The position may conduct research on critical infrastructure depending on the research focus of a hire . En Español: Respuestas de los profesores temporales / no retenidos se designan para enseñar uno a cuatro cursos por semestre. Las citas de enseñanza se basan en la demanda del estudiante semestre tras semestre . La elegibilidad para el nuevo nombramiento es una evaluación anual contingente y satisfactoria de desempeño durante el período, además de la continuidad del envío de fondos y la disponibilidad/necesidad escolar. Los candidatos exitosos que buscan puestos académicos en el pool de estudios San Marcos y Round and Master's / online campuses pueden variar según las necesidades de los docentes. Las solicitudes presentadas a través del sitio web de la Universidad Estatal de Texas serán aceptadas y consideradas, https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/53243 . Los individuos interesados deben enviar lo siguiente: CV actual. Carta de interés que describa experiencias académicas y profesionales específicas relevantes para el nombramiento. Transcripciones no oficiales (todas en un documento). Posición Detalles Tipo de posición: Tiempo completo Propuesta fecha de inicio: FY26 Fecha de publicación: 06/20/2025 Data de revisión: 05/31/2026 Abierto hasta llenado? No Noticias Jurídicas La Universidad Estatal de Texas se compromete a una política de no discriminación y igualdad de oportunidades para todas las personas independientemente de la raza, sexo, color, religión, origen nacional o ascendencia, edad, estado civil, discapacidad, estatus veterano u cualquier otro fundamento protegido por la ley federal o estatal en el empleo, programas educativos y actividades y admisiones. El empleo con la Universidad del Estado de Texas es contingente al resultado de comprobaciones exitosas y verificaciones que incluyen, entre otras cosas, antecedentes penales, registros educacionales, verificaciones laborales, verificaciones de referencia y pruebas de elegibilidad. Este puesto puede llevar a cabo investigaciones sobre los controles críticos durante un proceso de investigación enfocado en el Empleo. Un representante de Talent Acquisition le responderá tan pronto como sea posible. Chequeos y verificaciones de registros El empleo en la Universidad Estatal de Texas depende del resultado de los cheques y verificaciones de registro que incluyen, pero no se limitan a, antecedentes penales, expedientes de conducción, registros educativos, verificaciones laborales, controles de referencia y verificas de elegibilidad al trabajo. Se requiere una documentación adecuada de identidad para el empleo antes de completar el proceso de contratación. ¿Por qué trabajar en Texas State?