Postdoctoral Scholar Pool Journalism & Mass Communication Job at Texas State Uni

Position Title :

Postdoctoral Scholar Pool Journalism & Mass Communication

Job Posting Number : 2025023NTL

Job Location : San Marcos

College / Division :

College of Fine Arts and Communication

Department / School :

School of Jrnlism & Mass Comm

Position Description :

The School of Journalism & Mass Communication seeks to develop a pool of candidates for postdoctoral scholars (post-doc) positions.

A post-doc is a professional appointment designed to provide recent doctoral degree recipients with an opportunity to gain experiences and skills that will advance their careers. A post-doc works under the supervision and sponsorship of a regular faculty member, who serves as a mentor to the post-doc, and it is expected that the faculty sponsor will provide an orientation and development plan for the post-doc, impart the realities and variety of careers available to the post-doc, and encourage learning opportunities to broaden the post-docs aspirations and experiences.

The appointment involves substantial and full-time commitment to research, scholarship, teaching, or other professional activities. Eligibility for annual reappointment is contingent upon satisfactory annual performance evaluations during the term period, in addition to continuity of funding and departmental / school need. For more information, please visit Postdoctoral Scholar Appointments, AA / PPS No. 04.01.24 (7.21) .

Please note that this posting is not intended to convey that such a need currently exists. Applicants applying for a pool post-doc position will be available to the departmental search committee for consideration in case the need arises.

Positions are subject to availability of funds. Required Qualifications :

Recently awarded a Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate (e.g., PhD.).

Preferred Qualifications :

Previous teaching experience is preferred.

Application Procedures :

The School of Journalism and Mass Communication will accept applications from qualified applicants on a continual basis.

Only applications submitted through the Texas State University site will be considered :

Interested individuals should submit the following :

• Current CV
• Cover Letter / Letter of interest outlining specific academic and professional experiences relevant for a postdoc research appointment
• Statement of research interests
• Unofficial transcripts (all in one document)

As part of our application process, we are requesting contact information for two (2) academic references who can provide information about the applicants research skills and experiences. Please provide the names and email addresses for your academic references in the Reference Letter section of the employment application.

The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from the highest degree-granting institution. Type of Position :

Full-Time

Proposed Start Date :

FY25

Posting Date : 12 / 04 / 2024

Review Date : 05 / 31 / 2025

Close Date : 05 / 31 / 2025

Open Until Filled? : Yes

Legal Notices :

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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 :

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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 student population 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, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions. Quick Link :

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