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University of Texas at Austin

2026-2027 Professional-Track Faculty Pool Department of Communication Studies

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A Communications Professor leads courses in communications, such as organizational communications, public relations, radio/television broadcasting, and journalism. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$98,252 / year median in Texas

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2026-2027
Professional-Track Faculty Pool Department of Communication Studies College/School/Unit:
Moody College of Communication Department:
Department of Communication Studies Posted:
Mar 1, 2026
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Open until filled Description The Department of Communication Studies periodically hires temporary professional-track faculty to teach graduate or undergraduate courses in the area of specializations of Interpersonal Communication; Rhetoric, Language and Political Studies; or Organizational Communication and Technology. The exact teaching duties will depend on the interests and capabilities of the individual and departmental instructional needs. Positions are not available every semester and are contingent upon student enrollment and the availability of funding.
Department of Communication Studies:
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Moody College of Communication:
http://moody.utexas.edu/ " href="http://moody.utexas.edu/">http://moody.utexas.edu/ Qualifications Candidates should hold a graduate degree in a field that is relevant to their area of instruction. A Ph.D. and previous teaching experience is preferred. Demonstrated teaching excellence at the college level is preferred. Applicants must be qualified to work in the United States and have a strong command of written and spoken English. Application Instructions Interested applicants should submit a letter of application, a current curriculum vita, and three letters of reference. Applications must be made via Interfolio. If you do not have a Dossier account with Interfolio, you will be prompted to create one prior to applying for the position. If you have questions about using Interfolio, please email help@interfolio.com or call (877) 997-8807. Review of applications will begin from the date the position is posted and will continue until the filled. A new posting will be generated each year. To be considered, candidates must submit updated application materials each time the position is posted. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. To apply, visit https://faculty.utexas.edu/career/178503 jeid-c7f1c0ebfe80f64fb7577c2f165b8209