"Lecturer/Assistant Professor of Instruction"

Lecturer/Assistant Professor of Instruction

Full-Time/40 hours

Salary
Commensurate with Experience

Hiring Department
College of Arts and Science- Communication

Location
UT Tyler Campus; Tyler, Texas

Required Application Materials
A single PDF or Word document containing a CV, letter of interest, Statement of Teaching Philosophy, statement of research program, and a list of three (3) professional references is required to apply.

Important Instructions:
When prompted to upload your "resume", upload your combined documents as one file.
Please do not upload documents to "Cover Letter" or "References".
If the required application materials were not uploaded at the "resume" prompt, please withdraw your application, and re-apply to upload your combined documents as one file.

Job Summary
This position will begin Fall 2026. A primary responsibility of the position will be to deliver courses in graphic design coursework, including media design production, publication design, web design, and brand identity. The position is a 4-4 teaching load (four courses in Fall and four in Spring), with options to teach in the Summer depending on enrollment. When scheduled to teach in the graduate program in the Summer, which runs year-round, Summer teaching in the graduate program is expected for this position.

Required Qualifications

• Terminal degree in graphic design or a similar field. Ph.D. or M.F.A. required.
• A commitment to student-centered teaching excellence, including experience and willingness to teach in face-to-face and online asynchronous modalities.
• Promising or established program of research with a specialization in communication, media, and technology.
• A commitment and sensitivity to multi-faceted and interdisciplinary perspectives on communication, media, and technology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional experience in graphic design.
• Ability and interest to develop, teach, and assess online asynchronous courses during summer months, including coursework in the graduate program.

Other Information
Housed in the College of Arts and Sciences, the department offers a B.A. and B.S. in Communication and Mass Communication, as well as a 100% online M.A. in Communication. As one of the largest departments in CAS, we offer students the ability to specialize in communication, multimedia journalism, and public relations/integrated communication. Our 10 full-time faculty members are a collaborative group of passionate teacher-scholars who are productive researchers, public relations practitioners, practicing journalists, and creative professionals that serve over 11,000 students each year.

About The University of Texas at Tyler
The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 14 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls 10,000 students and consists of six colleges.
Designated an R2 research institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, UT Tyler supports our surrounding region through innovation intended to uplift communities, spearhead sustainability initiatives, preserve ecosystems and support entrepreneurship. UT Tyler has the highest Carnegie classification in East Texas.
Our beautiful Tyler campus features more than 200 acres nestled along a lake and surrounded by thick pine and oak forests, providing a picturesque location for study and recreation. We also offer instructional sites at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler and in Palestine, Longview, and Houston.
With more than 80 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered, UT Tyler provides a wealth of learning opportunities and dynamic programs.
For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about/.

Additional Information
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
For more information regarding benefits offered by UT Tyler, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/offices/human-resources/employees/benefits.
EEO Statement
The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.