Description
The Department of Communication and Journalism in the College of Arts and Sciences at Texas A&M University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in its Humanities & Critical/Cultural Studies Division, with a focus on global media. Successful candidates will be expected to publish, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and engage in service activities. This full-time, 9-month academic appointment has an anticipated start date of August 1, 2026.
Ideal candidates will have a robust research agenda centered on global media studies. Candidates investigating media systems, audiences, media economies, industrial practices, platforms, and texts in global contexts, are welcome to apply. We are interested in research that addresses social issues and phenomena including those that reinforce department strengths within rhetorical studies, political communication, organizational communication, media studies, and/or journalism.
The Department of Communication and Journalism administers BA and BS degrees in the fields of communication, media, and journalism, and we offer PhD and MA degrees in Communication. We have over 40 faculty members, more than 35 communication graduate students, and approximately 1,600 undergraduate students. The department promotes a welcoming and supportive workplace and is organized into three broad research and curricular divisions: Communication & Media Science, Humanities & Critical/Cultural Studies, and Journalism & Media Practices. Further information regarding the department is available at cmjr.tamu.edu.
Requirements
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Ph.D. in Communication or a related field.
Demonstrated record of research excellence.
Preferred Qualifications
Record of interdisciplinary research and collaboration.
Record of teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.
Application Instructions
Interested applicants must apply through the Texas A&M University faculty job board hosted by Interfolio at apply.interfolio.com/173407 and upload the following: (1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) personal statement including philosophy and plans for research, teaching, and service, (4) names and contact information for three references.
Review of applications will begin on October 20, 2025, and will continue until the search is completed. Additional questions may be directed to the Search Committee Chair: Dr. Antonio La Pastina, [email protected].
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
