Professor of Practice, School of Communication, Language & Culture

Professor of Practice, School of Communication, Language &
Culture

Location: San Antonio, TX

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Job ID: 16716

Full/Part Time: Part Time

Position Information
Professor
of Practice

The University of Texas at San Antonio College
of Liberal and Fine Arts and the School of Communication, Language
& Culture invites applications for the Professor of Practice
position.

The University of Texas at San
Antonio

The University of Texas at San
Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized,
top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher
education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary
institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and
a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of
access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and
public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves
approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning
science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI,
cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty
and staff, UT San Antonio has also been recognized as a Top
Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online, on UT San Antonio Today or on
X, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or
LinkedIn.

College of Liberal and Fine
Arts

UT San Antonio's College of Liberal and Fine
Arts (COLFA) is the university's most academically varied college,
playing a central role in the education of nearly every UT San
Antonio student. Home to a broad spectrum of disciplines, including
the arts, humanities, and social sciences, COLFA empowers students
with the critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving
skills necessary to excel in today's complex, global landscape.

With 9 distinct departments and schools
offering a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degrees, COLFA
prepares students for careers in fields as varied as public
service, education, media, the arts, and beyond. The college is
also a hub of research and creative activity, where faculty and
students contribute innovative scholarship and artistic works that
engage with pressing societal issues and enrich discourse
internationally.

In addition to its commitment to academic
excellence, COLFA plays a vital role in the community and
intellectual life of San Antonio and South Texas through public
lectures, performances, exhibitions, and community
partnerships.

For more information about the College of
Liberal and Fine Arts, please visit https://colfa.utsa.edu

School of Communication, Language
& Culture

The School of Communication, Language &
Culture is the largest School in COLFA, with over 1,000 students
and almost 50 full-time faculty. At the undergraduate level, in
addition to our focus on modern languages and literature, we
specialize in Communication Studies with concentrations in Public
Relations and Health Communication. Courses also cover
International Communication, Interpersonal / Small Group
Communication, and Organizational Communication. Additionally, we
offer a degree in Journalism and a “first-in-the-nation” degree in
Digital Media Influence. At the graduate level, we offer an M.A. in
Communication and are developing an Online M.A. in Strategic
Communication and Digital Media as well as a Ph.D. in
Communication.

Salary Range: Up to $5,525
per course. Anticipated semester of hire is Spring 2027.

Job Type: Part Time

Position Summary

UTSA's School of Communication, Language &
Culture seeks a part-time Fixed-Term Track (non-tenure) Professor
of Practice to teach one class each semester in Journalism. Course
topics include Fundamentals of Journalism, Digital Audiences, Media
Writing and Reporting, Digital Storytelling, and Careers in
Community Journalism.

Required Qualifications

• M.A. or M.S. in Journalism, Communication, or a closely related

field.

• Ideal candidates will have at least 10 years of professional

experience in journalism at the national or international
level.

• This position may require the ability to maintain the security

and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas
EO-GA-48.

Application Process

To apply, applicants must upload the following
in a single PDF document:

• A current curriculum vitae.
• Complete contact information for at least three professional

references,

• Letter of interest describing the applicant's professional

experience, highlighting work in Journalism.

Posting Close Date:
Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on the
11/8/2026. At the discretion of the hiring department, this posting
may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have
been received.

This position
will work primarily on campus. Travel and parking
expenses are the employee's responsibility.

This position
is contingent upon a successful background check. Verification of a
valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) may be
completed as applicable. Applicants selected must be able to show
proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of
hire.

Equal
Employment Opportunity

As an equal
employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the
policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and
ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless
of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation,
national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and
veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative
Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to
ensure nondiscrimination.

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