Associate Professor of Communication and Student Media Director at Texas A&M University-San Antonio in San Antonio, TX

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Job Title Associate Professor of Communication and Student Media Director Agency Texas A&M University - San Antonio Department Department of Sociology and Communication Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location San Antonio, Texas Job Type Faculty Job Description The Department of Sociology and Communication at Texas A&M University-San Antonio invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Associate Professor of Communication and Student Media Director, beginning in Fall 2027. This position combines faculty responsibilities with leadership of the University's award-winning Jaguar Student Media Network (JSMN), a comprehensive student media enterprise that serves as a cornerstone of experiential learning in the Communication Program. The successful candidate will teach three undergraduate courses annually (2/1 teaching load) and provide strategic vision, administration, and mentorship for the University's student media operations. We seek an accomplished teacher-scholar and media leader with expertise in journalism, digital media, media production, multimedia storytelling, strategic communication, sports media, broadcasting, or a related field. Candidates should demonstrate a record of excellence in teaching, scholarship, creative activity, and/or professional practice appropriate for appointment at the rank of associate professor. The successful candidate will be committed to student-centered learning, workforce preparation, and advancing opportunities for experiential and community-engaged education. About the Jaguar Student Media Network Established in 2010, the Jaguar Student Media Network provides engaging public forums that inform, educate, and connect students, faculty, staff, and the broader South Texas community. Through state-of-the-art communication laboratories and student-led media operations, JSMN reaches thousands of readers, viewers, and listeners annually through original reporting, storytelling, entertainment, and multimedia content. As part of Texas A&M University-San Antonio's mission as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, the Jaguar Student Media Network is dedicated to preparing the next generation of Latino media and communication professionals. The Network serves as an extension of the University's commitment to empowering students through innovative academic and co-curricular experiences that foster leadership, civic engagement, and career readiness. The Jaguar Student Media Network consists of three integrated student media operations: The Mesquite Online News A student-run hyper-local digital news organization that provides hands-on training in reporting, writing, editing, multimedia storytelling, data journalism, and community-focused journalism. Students produce original coverage of campus, community, and regional issues while developing professional journalism skills. El Espejo Magazine A student-produced magazine that offers opportunities for creative storytelling, feature writing, photography, visual design, and multimedia content creation. El Espejo showcases student voices and perspectives through innovative and culturally relevant content. Enlace Media Lab A multimedia production and broadcast hub that provides students with opportunities to create digital entertainment and media content across multiple platforms. Enlace includes Jaguar Radio and the emerging Jaguar Sports Network, offering experiential training in broadcasting, podcasting, live production, sports media, audio storytelling, video production, and content creation. University and Program Profile Texas A&M University–San Antonio is part of the internationally recognized Texas A&M University System. Established as a stand-alone university in 2009, A&M– San Antonio is a comprehensive four-year public university that reflects the culturally and historically rich community it serves. Located on nearly 700 acres in South San Antonio, the University offers 37 undergraduate degree programs and 19 graduate d