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
Apply By: 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: http://commstudies.utexas.edu/" href="http://commstudies.utexas.edu/">http://commstudies.utexas.edu/
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
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