• Assistant Professor of Digital Media Innovation

    Texas State University (San Marcos, TX)


    Posting Information

     

    Position TitleAssistant Professor of Digital Media Innovation

     

    Job Posting Number2026048TTL

     

    Job LocationSan Marcos

     

    DepartmentSchool of Jrnlism & Mass Comm

    Position Description

    TheSchool of Journalism and Mass Communication (https://sjmc.txst.edu/) at Texas State University invites applicants for a full-time (nine-month) tenure-track assistant professor of Digital Media Innovation to begin Fall 2026. The ideal candidate embraces media innovation, AI and understands the changing media landscape. In addition to excellence in teaching, we’re interested in a collegial, collaborative candidate with an active research program that includes future-focused scholarship and/or creative activity. This position includes teaching in our growing Bachelor of Science Digital Media Innovation (a STEM designated degree) and our Master of Arts in Digital Media Communication. Other opportunities include collaborating with colleagues in our Media Innovation Lab and Digital Media in Everyday Life Lab. The individual will teach primarily in San Marcos but may teach at the Round Rock Campus from time to time. All positions are subject to availability of funds.

    Required Qualifications

    + Terminal degree in mass communication, information science, journalism, or related field, by August 31, 2026.

    + Teaching excellence or training in digital media-related classes at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.

    + Evidence of an active program of current peer-reviewed scholarship and/or creative activity.

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Prior teaching and/or professional experience in at least two of the following areas: artificial intelligence, digital product management and strategy, data journalism, social media engagement and analytics, and other emerging topics.

    Application Procedures

    Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered,https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/54287.

     

    A complete application must include the materials listed below:

    + A cover letter.

    + An up-to-date curriculum vitae.

    + Unofficial transcripts (all in one document).

     

    The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree-granting universities.

     

    Proposed Start Date08/16/2026

     

    Posting Date09/30/2025

     

    Review Date10/24/2025

     

    Close Date

     

    Open Until Filled?Yes

     

    Legal Notices

     

    Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.

     

    Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

     

    This position may conduct research on critical infrastructure depending on the research focus of a hire. Consistent with the requirements of the State of Texas, individuals conducting research on critical infrastructure will be subject to pre-employment, and then subsequent routine background checks/cybersecurity screenings. Employment will at all times be contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings in accordance with State and University requirements.

    Reasonable Accommodation

    If you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting during the application process due to a disability or underlying condition, we request that you contact Talent Acquisition for assistance. A representative fromTalent Acquisition (https://www.hr.txst.edu/talent-acquisition) will respond to you as soon as possible.

     

    Record Checks and Verifications

     

    Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

     

    Eligibility for Employment

     

    Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.

     

    Why Work at Texas State?

     

    Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.

     

    Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines and a spirit of inclusiveness, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.

     

    Quick Linkhttps://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/54287

     

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