Assistant Professor of Interpersonal Communication

Job Posting Number: 2026026TTL

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.

Full Consideration Date:

Close Date:

Open Until Filled? Yes

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

For a detailed description of this position and to apply, visit https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/53991 or call (512) 245-2557 or visit our office at 601 University Dr., J.C. Kellam Bldg., Suite 340.

About Texas State and San Marcos: Texas State University is an emerging research institution located in the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in the Texas State University System and one of the 75 largest universities in the country, with over 38,000 students and approximately 4,000 faculty and staff.

Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over 50,000 people located about half way between Austin and San Antonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and the stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charm of the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activities throughout the year.

Why work @ Texas State?

• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
• Great professional development opportunities: choose from a variety of workshops, training, online learning and even access educational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academic courses
• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you’ll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.