Assistant Professor of Interpersonal Communication at InsideHigherEd

Position Title:

Assistant Professor of Interpersonal Communication

Job Posting Number:

2026026TTL

Job Location:

San Marcos

Department:

Department of Communication Studies

Position Description:

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.
Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered, https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/53991.

• CV (including list of courses taught).
• 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.

Proposed Start Date:

August, 2026

Posting Date:

08/20/2025

Review Date:

09/26/2025

Open Until Filled?:

Yes

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.

This position may conduct research on critical infrastructure depending on the research focus of a hire. Consistent with the requirements of the State of Texas, individuals conducting research on critical infrastructure will be subject to pre-employment, and then subsequent routine background checks/cybersecurity screenings. Employment will at all times be contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings in accordance with State and University requirements.
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.

Reasonable Accommodation:

If you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting during the application process due to a disability or underlying condition, we request that you contact Talent Acquisition for assistance. A representative from Talent Acquisition will respond to you as soon as possible.

Record Checks and Verifications:

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.

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. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines and a spirit of inclusiveness, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.

Quick Link:

https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/53991