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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 online, on UT San Antonio Today or on X, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.
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 Center for Dialogue and Deliberation 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 July 17, 2026. Preliminary screening interviews will take place on Zoom in August with campus visits scheduled for later that Fall.
For more information please contact:
- Matthias Hofferberth, Professor and Director - matthias.hofferberth@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.
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 online, on UT San Antonio Today or on X, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.
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 Center for Dialogue and Deliberation 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 July 17, 2026. Preliminary screening interviews will take place on Zoom in August with campus visits scheduled for later that Fall.
For more information please contact:
- Matthias Hofferberth, Professor and Director - matthias.hofferberth@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.
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Align your credentials with EB-2 requirements
An EB-2 petition requires a master's degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience in educational leadership. Document promotions, supervisory scope, and budget authority now, PERM audits demand this paper trail before DOL approves the certification.
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Find School Director roles at employers with confirmed green card sponsorship history on Migrate Mate, searchable by role and location. Targeting employers who have completed PERM filings before cuts months off your timeline versus approaching organizations new to the process.
Request the prevailing wage determination early
Your employer must obtain a prevailing wage determination from OFLC before recruitment begins. Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify the wage level your credentials support, a Level III or IV designation reflects the supervisory scope typical of School Director roles and affects your offer negotiation.
Understand how PERM recruitment timelines affect your start date
PERM requires the employer to run a 30-day recruitment test and document that no qualified U.S. workers applied. This process takes several months before the I-140 is even filed, so negotiate your start date and any bridging work authorization status before signing an offer.
Check your priority date against the Visa Bulletin
Once your I-140 is approved, your priority date determines when you can file for adjustment of status. Nationals of India and China often face multi-year backlogs in EB-2 and EB-3. Review the USCIS Visa Bulletin monthly to track your place in the queue and plan accordingly.
Use O*NET to match your duties to the SOC code
PERM filings require a specific Standard Occupational Classification code that your job duties must substantiate. Review the O*NET occupation profile for School Director to ensure your offer letter and job description reflect the core tasks DOL expects, reducing the risk of an audit or denial.
Green Card School Director: Frequently Asked Questions
What green card category covers School Director roles?
Most School Director positions qualify under EB-2 if the role requires a master's degree in education administration or a related field, or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive leadership experience. Roles with a bachelor's degree and at least two years of relevant experience may qualify under EB-3. Your employer's attorney will assess which category fits the job description and your credentials before filing PERM with the Department of Labor.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for a School Director?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status requiring renewal every few years, while a green card leads to lawful permanent residency with no expiration. Green card sponsorship involves PERM labor certification filed with DOL, a prevailing wage determination, and a recruitment test to show no qualified U.S. workers are available, followed by an I-140 petition with USCIS. H-1B relies on a Labor Condition Application instead. Priority date backlogs can also extend the green card timeline significantly depending on your country of birth.
How do I find School Director employers who actively sponsor green cards?
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified green card sponsorship history for School Director and similar educational leadership roles. Focusing on districts and organizations that have completed PERM filings before is more efficient than approaching employers unfamiliar with the process, since an experienced sponsor already has legal counsel and established internal workflows for PERM recruitment and DOL compliance.
Can I change school districts after my I-140 is approved?
Yes, under AC21 portability rules you can change to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more. Your approved I-140 priority date can also be carried over to a new employer's I-140 petition. Coordinate with an immigration attorney before making any move to confirm your priority date transfers correctly and your new role qualifies as substantially similar.
What happens if the PERM application for my School Director role is audited?
DOL selects some PERM filings for audit and requests documentation proving the employer conducted genuine recruitment and that the job requirements are business-justified. Your employer must respond within 30 days with records including job posting evidence, resumes reviewed, and interview notes. Audits typically add several months to the PERM timeline. Ensuring your job description closely follows the O*NET occupation profile for School Director reduces the risk of an audit and strengthens the employer's response if one occurs.