37.1466, Jobs: General Linguistics: Professor and Director of the School of Communication, Language, and Culture, College of Liberal and Fine Arts (COLFA), University of Texas at San Antonio

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Date: 16-Apr-2026
From: Tony Ngo [tony at jobelephant.com]
Subject: General Linguistics: Professor and Director of the School of Communication, Language, and Culture, College of Liberal and Fine Arts (COLFA), University of Texas at San Antonio


Job Location: USA
Job Title: Professor and Director of the School of Communication,
Language, and Culture, College of Liberal and Fine Arts (COLFA)
Job Rank: Professor

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics

Description:
Professor and Director of the School of Communication, Language, and
Culture, College of Liberal and Fine Arts (COLFA)
Location: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 15172
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Position Information
Professor and Director of the School of Communication Language and
Culture
The University of Texas at San Antonio School of Communication,
Language, and Culture invites applications for a tenured Professor to
serve as the inaugural director of the new school for an initial term
of three years (renewable).
The University of Texas at San Antonio
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a
nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites
the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare
within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research
university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San
Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge,
social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT
San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic
programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal
arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000
faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has also been recognized as a Top
Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more
https://www.utsa.edu/, on https://www.utsa.edu/today/ or on
https://twitter.com/utsa, https://www.instagram.com/utsa/,
https://www.facebook.com/utsa, https://www.youtube.com/user/utsa,
https://www.linkedin.com/school/the-university-of-texas-at-san-antonio/?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_university_admin%3BFcmdPCevQ7ebJE1xpIJlRw%3D%3D.
College of Liberal and Fine Arts
The School of Communication, Language, and Culture is housed within
the College of Liberal and Fine Arts (COLFA). COLFA is on an
accelerated trajectory of transformation and growth fueled by three
major drivers: reimagining the humanities, recommitting to arts
education, and bolstering social science research. In line with these
initiatives, the College recently established the School for
Interdisciplinary Engagement, designed to further collaborative
engagement and discovery around the intersections of grand challenges
facing society and the human experience. Bringing together the
Department of Communication and the Department of Modern Languages and
Literatures echoes and sustains this trajectory with the inaugural
director playing a crucial role in the ongoing transformation and
growth by shaping, communicating, and promoting a compelling vision.
We envision the School to be a unique platform to connect our programs
to university strengths such as healthcare, business, artificial
intelligence and data science.
School of Communication, Language, and Culture
The School of Communication, Language, and Culture represents a newly
created academic unit within the College of Liberal and Fine Arts.
Boasting more than 70 faculty, 1,000 majors, and 50 MA students, the
School envisions an interconnected ecosystem rooted in, drawing from,
and building on shared strengths of the Department of Communication
and the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures. The new school
will serve as home to six residential Bachelor of Arts degrees, two
online Bachelor of Arts degrees, a certificate in Healthcare
Interpreting, and two Master of Arts degrees. A new PhD program,
various certificates at the undergraduate and graduate levels and
online Bachelor of Arts degrees are currently under development. As a
center of excellence in research and teaching, the School shapes the
future of communication that is global, multilingual, and connected to
the global landscape. The School harkens back to a storied history of
communication entrepreneurship in San Antonio as home to the genesis
of nationwide Spanish language publishing and broadcast and looks
forward to ongoing communication innovation in multiple media. As a
learning community, the School brings together faculty, staff,
students, and local stakeholders to celebrate our programs. The School
will further house the https://colfa.utsa.edu/dialogue/ and the
Digital Media Lab. Additional centers focused on language acquisition,
translation and interpreting, and bilingual journalism are
anticipated. The inaugural director will have an unparalleled
opportunity to significantly influence the development of new degree
programs and centers in the new School.
Salary Range: Commensurate with education, experience, and
qualifications
Job Type: Full Time
Position Summary
The School of Communication, Language, and Culture in the College of
Liberal and Fine Arts at the University of Texas at San Antonio
invites applications for a tenured Professor to serve as the inaugural
School Director for an initial term of three years (renewable), to
begin August 1, 2026. Given the unique potential of the newly created
School, which unites specializations in bilingual and community
journalism, digital communication and media influence, digital
humanities, health communication, interpersonal communication,
languages, linguistics, literary studies, organizational
communication, and translation and interpreting studies, among other
areas, we seek an innovative inaugural School Director who is a
leader, a scholar, a teacher, and a mentor. The new director will lead
efforts to bring together the Departments of Communication and Modern
Languages and Literatures, forge and implement long-term goals, help
recruit students and faculty members, develop novel and robust
curricula, foster faculty development and leadership, and build up
donor and alumni relations. Combined, the departments offer a variety
of BA and MA programs in addition to a new Ph.D. in Communication
currently under review, and candidates from any specialization related
to the disciplines in the new School are welcome to apply. The course
load in the School is typically two courses per semester (2/2) at the
undergraduate and graduate level, with the director receiving two
course releases per year (1/1). The different programs housed in the
School offer faculty the option to teach in a variety of modalities,
including residential and online-only courses.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
The successful candidate is an innovative, dynamic leader with strong
people skills, capable of shaping, communicating, and promoting a
compelling vision for the School that respects, unites, and excites
faculty from different backgrounds.
We further seek candidates which:
 - Earned a doctorate in a related discipline to those represented by
current faculty in the new School.
 - Successfully navigate the different disciplines involved,
facilitating collaboration and exchange.
 - Embrace the opportunity to lead a unique school and its faculty in
a transparent fashion.
 - Have considerable management experience and proven ability to
mentor faculty and students through change.
 - Support innovative research and teaching as well as competitive
proposals for external funding.
 - Show evidence of ability to secure grants and external funding for
their own work as applicable.
 - Possess skills and interest in engaging donors and alumni alike to
create and foster new relationships.
 - Have a distinguished record of scholarship with extensive
publications commensurate with a tenured position at a
research-intensive university.
 - Have an outstanding record of teaching excellence at the
undergraduate and graduate levels.
 - Maintain an active research agenda and excellence in the classroom
as administrative duties permit.
 - Contribute to the university and community through service
activities and outreach.
 - This position requires the ability to maintain the security and
integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure.
Application Process
To apply, applicants must upload the following in a single PDF
document:
 - Cover letter discussing qualification and motivation, including
research, teaching and administrative experience.
 - A current curriculum vitae with complete contact information.
 - A leadership and vision statement (2-page limit).
Applications are accepted on a rolling base with reviewing starting on
April 27, 2026. Preliminary screening interviews will take place on
Zoom in early May with campus visits scheduled for later that month.
For more information please contact:
 - Matthias Hofferberth, Professor and Director -
matthias.hofferberth at utsa.edu
Posting Close Date: This position will be open until filled. At the
discretion of the hiring college, this posting may close once a
sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
This position will work primarily on campus. Travel and parking
expenses are the employee's responsibility.
This position is contingent upon a successful background check.
Verification of a valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record
(MVR) may be completed as applicable. Applicants selected must be able
to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of
hire.
Equal Employment Opportunity
As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it
is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and
ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of
race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation,
national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran
status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program
in compliance with all government requirements to ensure
nondiscrimination.
To view the full job posting and apply for this position, go to
https://apptrkr.com/7052802
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Application Deadline: (Open until filled)
Web Address for Applications: https://apptrkr.com/7052802
Contact Information:
        Matthias Hofferberth
        Email: matthias.hofferberth at utsa.edu



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