"Assistant Professor of Instruction in Professional and Technical Communication"

Position Description

The Harry W. Bass Jr. School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology at The University of Texas at Dallas invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Instruction position in Professional and Technical Communication.

This faculty member will teach four courses per semester, with a primary focus on Professional and Technical Communication, which serves as an upper-division core requirement for students in Engineering and Computer Science programs.

Successful candidates must have an advanced degree in communication (e.g., Communication Studies, Professional/Technical Communication, Rhetoric/Composition) and appropriate teaching experience. Preference will be given to candidates whose teaching applies traditional communication theories to professional and/or technical contexts and to those who hold Ph.D. degrees. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and service.

The appointment commences for the fall 2026 semester.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience: A Ph.D. or MA with equivalent work experience is required prior to joining; those with ABD status will be considered at the application/interviewing stage. Candidates are expected to demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative, engaging, and dynamic environment comprised of individuals with a range of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives. We are seeking candidates able to deliver high quality teaching using evidence-based practices to effectively engage students from a range of backgrounds and experiences.

Preferred Education and Experience: A PhD or master's degree in Communication Studies, Professional/Technical Communication or related field with prior teaching experience.

The Communications Studies Program

The Communication Studies Program at The University of Texas Dallas offers a unique opportunity for interdisciplinary collaboration with both faculty and students across the school. Faculty members include historians, creative writers and artists, scholars of visual culture and literature, and more. The Communication Studies Program's objective is to teach students the theories, concepts and skills that will enable them to adapt to the rapid change and global interdependence that characterizes the 21st Century.

The Harry W. Bass Jr. School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology (The Bass School) is a community of scholars, artists, and creative practitioners defined by their creativity, critical thinking, and cross-cultural understanding. Within the context of a Carnegie R1 doctoral research institution, The Bass School fosters the fluid movement between traditional disciplines and cutting-edge experimental investigation of emerging technologies. We prepare students with the skills to craft exceptional work, the ambition to take on new challenges, and the critical thinking to make a difference in a globally connected world.

Application Instructions

Applicants should upload the following:

• Full curriculum vitae and cover letter summarizing their interests and qualifications for the position.
• Statement of teaching philosophy describing their conceptualizations of teaching and learning, and teaching and assessment methods, and how their teaching practices will engage students from a range of backgrounds and experiences.
• Full contact information for at least three academic or professional references.

Priority will be given to completed applications received by March 6, 2026. Reviews will continue until the position is filled or the search is closed on March 22, 2026.