Texas State University
Assistant Professor of Interpersonal Communication
Texas State University, San Marcos, California, us, 92079
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Assistant Professor of Interpersonal Communication
Position Title: Assistant Professor of Interpersonal Communication
Job Posting Number: 2026026TTL
Job Location: San Marcos
Department: Department of Communication Studies
The Department of Communication Studies at Texas State University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Interpersonal Communication. Candidates’ teaching and research expertise should include interpersonal communication and quantitative research methods. This tenure-track position will involve teaching, research, and service responsibilities. Employment will begin in August 2026.
Required Qualifications
PhD in Communication Studies or a communication‑related field.
Prepared to teach undergraduate and graduate quantitative research methods.
Evidence of specialization and preparedness to teach interpersonal communication, including related interpersonal topics (e.g., relational communication, family communication).
Demonstrated record of departmental, university, professional, and community service.
Preferred Qualifications
Evidence of sustained and impactful scholarship.
Experience or potential for external grant funding.
Evidence of dedication to professional and/or instructional development (e.g., teaching workshops, involvement in professional organizations).
Prepared to teach, mentor, and conduct service in multiple modalities, especially face‑to‑face, but also in hybrid and online.
Application Procedures To assure full consideration, please submit the following by September 25, 2025.
Cover letter that includes your qualifications and fit with the job description.
Evidence of teaching effectiveness.
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.
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.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The University will not sponsor or assume sponsorship of any candidate requiring a petition for a H1B employment visa.
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. With its high‑impact research, inclusive community, and strategic location, the university offers an environment that fosters innovation, collaboration, and student success.
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Will you have earned a Ph.D. in communication or communication studies by the start date?
Yes
No
Proposed Start Date: August 2026
Posting Date: 08/20/2025
Review Date: 09/26/2025
Close Date: open until filled
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Job Posting Number: 2026026TTL
Job Location: San Marcos
Department: Department of Communication Studies
The Department of Communication Studies at Texas State University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Interpersonal Communication. Candidates’ teaching and research expertise should include interpersonal communication and quantitative research methods. This tenure-track position will involve teaching, research, and service responsibilities. Employment will begin in August 2026.
Required Qualifications
PhD in Communication Studies or a communication‑related field.
Prepared to teach undergraduate and graduate quantitative research methods.
Evidence of specialization and preparedness to teach interpersonal communication, including related interpersonal topics (e.g., relational communication, family communication).
Demonstrated record of departmental, university, professional, and community service.
Preferred Qualifications
Evidence of sustained and impactful scholarship.
Experience or potential for external grant funding.
Evidence of dedication to professional and/or instructional development (e.g., teaching workshops, involvement in professional organizations).
Prepared to teach, mentor, and conduct service in multiple modalities, especially face‑to‑face, but also in hybrid and online.
Application Procedures To assure full consideration, please submit the following by September 25, 2025.
Cover letter that includes your qualifications and fit with the job description.
Evidence of teaching effectiveness.
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.
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.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The University will not sponsor or assume sponsorship of any candidate requiring a petition for a H1B employment visa.
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. With its high‑impact research, inclusive community, and strategic location, the university offers an environment that fosters innovation, collaboration, and student success.
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Will you have earned a Ph.D. in communication or communication studies by the start date?
Yes
No
Proposed Start Date: August 2026
Posting Date: 08/20/2025
Review Date: 09/26/2025
Close Date: open until filled
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