Texas State University
Assistant Professor of Digital Media Innovation
Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas, us, 78667
The School of Journalism and Mass Communication 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.
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. A complete application must include the materials listed below: A cover letter. An up-to-date curriculum vitae. Unofficial transcripts (all in one document). 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.
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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. A complete application must include the materials listed below: A cover letter. An up-to-date curriculum vitae. Unofficial transcripts (all in one document). 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.
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