Instructor/Assistant Professor of Digital Media & Sports Communication

Tiffin University • Tiffin, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Instructor/Assistant Professor of Digital Media & Sports Communication will teach undergraduate video production and sports media courses while directing a campus broadcast studio supporting live, recorded, and remote athletic events. The Instructor/ Assistant Professor of Digital Media & Sports Communication will mentor and manage a diverse Sports Media Team, coordinating schedules, assignments, and hands-on production experiences. This role requires close collaboration with Athletics and active recruitment of prospective students, along with strong leadership, organizational, and live-production management skills.

Requirements

• Master's Degree or higher in the field of Digital Media or a related field, or a Bachelor's Degree and professional certifications in Digital Media or a related field.
• Experience producing engaging video and digital content across platforms
• Portfolio showcasing knowledge of diverse production styles, client collaboration, and current social media and digital storytelling trends
• Proficiency in camera operation, cinematography, lighting, audio, editing workflows, motion graphics, live and multi-camera production, drone or mobile video, studio and field production techniques
• Experience with industry-standard software
• Knowledge of current content creation, branding, and social media strategies
• Ability to manage live sports production workflows for multiple sports
• Ability to manage basic broadcast studio operations including vMix production, studio and remote camera operation, lighting, audio production
• Ability to manage remote broadcast operations
• Experience in sports storytelling, journalism, photography, and creating digital content across multiple delivery platforms
• Ability to lead, mentor, and motivate student teams with varying skill levels
• Demonstrated success in building collaborative, high-performing teams
• Commitment to student development, coaching, and experiential learning
• Exceptional organizational and logistical coordination skills
• Ability to manage complex production schedules, assignments, and deadlines across multiple sports seasons
• Experience overseeing live or remote broadcast operations
• Strong attention to detail to ensure quality control in live and recorded productions
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with athletics staff, coaches, and campus stakeholders
• Ability to engage and recruit prospective students, including outreach to high school programs
• Strong public-facing communication and relationship-building skills
• Experience representing programs at events, visits, and community engagements
• Passion for promoting academic programs and student opportunities

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in video production, sports media, and others as needed and as assigned
• Coordinate activities and recruitment for a large and diverse student Sports Media Team
• Serve as director of new campus broadcast and video production studio
• Work collaboratively with Athletics to ensure effective media support for remote broadcasts

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with annual employer incentive contribution & Flex Spending Account
• Employer-paid basic life insurance and long-term disability, plus voluntary plans for supplemental life insurance and short-term disability
• A 403(b)-retirement plan with employer matching contributions
• Generous paid annual and sick leave, plus paid holidays
• Educational tuition benefits for you and eligible family members
• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level