The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley · 2 months ago
Assistant/Associate Professor in Communication (Instructional Communication OR New/Social Media) / College of Liberal Arts
TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelThe University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor in Communication with a focus on instructional communication or new/social media. The role involves teaching and mentoring students, contributing to curriculum development, and conducting research in the candidate's area of specialization.
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Responsibilities
Teach and mentor students at both undergraduate and graduate levels
Contribute to curriculum development
Engage in interdisciplinary collaboration
Demonstrate a commitment to undergraduate and graduate student pedagogy
Develop courses in the candidate’s area of specialization in social media and AI technologies
Teach courses in the advertising/pr track
Supervise master’s theses, non-thesis projects and undergraduate honors thesis
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in Communication Studies or Mass Communication or related field from an accredited university. ABD will be considered but must have earned doctorate degree conferred by August 31, 2026
Demonstrated research and publication record for tenure appointment
Demonstrable potential for a strong research and publication record for tenure-track appointment
Demonstrated teaching excellence for tenure appointment
Demonstrable potential for teaching excellence for tenure-track appointment
Willingness to learn UTRGV's online platform (Brightspace) and to occasionally teach online
For Instructional position: Ph.D. in Communication Studies or related field from an accredited university
For New/Social Media position: Ph.D. in Mass Communication or related field from an accredited university
Preferred
Experience and/or interest in basic course direction/supervision of graduate students as speech coaches, teaching assistants, and stand-alone instructors
Experience in teaching Adobe Creative Suite programs such as Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and Audition
Experience with content management systems like WordPress and other creative content development software
Expertise in digital communication strategies and analytics, including social media analytics
Proficiency in the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in communication contexts
Strong background in quantitative research methodologies, particularly structural equation modeling and AMOS
Benefits
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
Company
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Institution of Higher Education
Founded in 2015
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (71)
2023 (60)
2022 (57)
2021 (53)
2020 (49)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$5.32MKey Investors
US Department of Commerce, Economic Development AdministationNASAU.S. Department of Agriculture
2024-04-11Grant· $2.4M
2023-11-09Grant· $0.74M
2023-09-28Grant· $0.13M
Leadership Team
Ben Plantan
Chief Marketing Officer
Debra Torres
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
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