Adjunct Sports in the Media instructor
About The Position
Ferrum College, an NCAA Division II institution located in Ferrum, Virginia, is seeking an enthusiastic adjunct instructor to lead classroom instruction in sports media broadcasting. This is a part-time position beginning January 11, 2026. Primary Purpose: The adjunct instructor in sports media will provide instruction that introduces students to the link between media outlets and sports organizations. The course highlights the various strategies that media outlets use to secure broadcasting rights, develop sports programming schedules, and plan brand-specific sports programming to generate revenue. Under the guidance of the instructor, students will explore the various programming strategies of diverse sports networks, watch industry-specific documentaries and interviews with executives and sports media professionals, and identify the process of creating sports-based media content for sporting events.
Requirements
- Master's degree in sports media or equivalent experience.
- Related fields such as journalism, public relations, broadcast journalism with a concentration in sports broadcasting, or technical direction of live broadcast operations will also be considered.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in a coeducational collegiate environment
- Two or more years of experience as a live sports broadcast technical director.
Responsibilities
- Provide classroom instruction during class meeting times and execute necessary course evaluations such as quizzes, tests, and classroom readings.
- Provide students with a foundational understanding of how sports media networks function, the role of sponsorships, advertising and other financial drivers, and licensing and permitting necessary to execute a remote sports broadcast operation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Industry
Educational Services
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
