Assistant Professor of Instruction & Program Manager,
Communication for Engineering Students
College/School/Unit: Moody College of Communication
Department:
Posted: Sep 15, 2026
Apply By: Open until filled
Description
The Moody College of Communication is seeking a full-time,
professional-track faculty member to coordinate, manage, and teach
a large, multi-section hybrid course on business and professional
communication in collaboration with the Cockrell School of
Engineering. No experience in the field of engineering is required.
Moody College includes programs in Advertising and Public
Relations, Communication Studies, Journalism and Media,
Radio-Television-Film, and Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences.
The faculty appointment may be in any of the College's schools or
departments, depending on the candidate's expertise and
experience.
The ideal candidate for this role will be able to communicate
effectively and maintain positive working relationships with a
range of campus partners in multiple disciplines. They will
demonstrate professionalism and responsiveness in both electronic
and interpersonal interactions. The ideal candidate is organized,
proactive, and demonstrates a high level of solution-oriented
thinking, maturity, and integrity.
Moody College of Communication:
http://moody.utexas.edu/
Position Duties and Responsibilities
Teaching duties and course assignments will depend on the interests
and capabilities of the individual and departmental instructional
needs. Job responsibilities will include coordinating assigned
sections of the engineering communication course each long semester
and each summer, along with sections abroad during May term, while
executing the duties associated with course management for all
sections. These duties may include:
- Developing and revising curriculum as necessary.
- Supervising and training current instructors and teaching
assistants on course materials such as lectures, activities, and
assignments.
Identifying and onboarding new instructors and teaching
assistants as necessary.
Overseeing day-to-day operations of the course, including
course syllabi and course web pages.
Providing data-driven updates to leadership and other campus
stakeholders.
Providing support for periodic accreditation reviews.
Acting as the liaison between the Moody College, Cockrell
School, and the technical support team.
Qualifications
Strong candidates for this role will have the following:
- A doctorate in Communication Studies, Journalism, or a related
field.
- Demonstrated teaching excellence in the field of communication
at the college level.
- Experience managing a multi-section course with a large
teaching team.
- Experience teaching or managing a hybrid course.
- Experience in training or learning development (e.g.,
supervising teaching assistants).
- Experience working in a cross-functional or interdisciplinary
environment.
- Experience with instructional design, especially in hybrid
environments.
- Experience with technical, science, or other STEM-related
communication.
- An exceptional command of written and spoken Standard American
English, contributing to the clear and effective communication of
ideas.
Application Instructions
Applicants should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae,
evidence of teaching effectiveness, and the names and contact
information for three references. Letters of recommendation will be
requested of finalists.
Screening of applicants will begin from the date the position is
posted and will continue until the position is filled. Applications
must be made via Interfolio. If you do not have a Dossier account
with Interfolio, you will be prompted to create one prior to
applying for the position. If you have questions about using
Interfolio, please email help@interfolio.com or call (877)
997-8807.
Questions can be directed to the chair of the search committee,
Anneke Chy, at
Anneke.chy@austin.utexas.edu.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all
applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and
affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of
equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the
basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability,
religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and
activities, and admissions.
To apply, visit https://faculty.utexas.edu/career/191947
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