Lecturer, Sports Media

Careers At Butler • IN

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About The Position

The Eugene S. Pulliam School of Journalism and Creative Media in the College of Communication at Butler University invites applications for a lecturer in Sports Media. The successful candidate will teach primarily entry-level classes in sports production, including Sports Shooting and Editing and Introduction to Studio Production, with the opportunity to engage with experiential learning programs. This full-time, nine-month term faculty member will have an expected start date in August 2026. Teaching loads for lecturers at Butler University are four courses (12 credits) each semester with an expectation service and maintaining creative/professional activities.

Requirements

• An advanced degree (MA, MS) in Communication, Media, Journalism, or a related field (in extraordinary circumstances a Bachelor’s degree and significant professional experience may be considered).
• Potential for successful teaching of undergraduate courses in media production.
• Production experience directly related to sports media, media production, television production, news production, or related fields.
• Record of professional achievement related to media production.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Expressed desire to work with students, faculty, and staff from socially and culturally diverse backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

• Terminal degree in communication, media, or related field (MFA, PhD).
• 5+ years of experience teaching at the college or university level.
• Successful experience in working collaboratively with others (e.g., committee service, being part of a production team, co-teaching).
• Successful experience in working independently (e.g., supervising a production, course development).
• Experience in Live Sports Productions as any of the following: Producer, Director, Technical Director, Replay Operator, Audio Operator, Camera Operator, Graphics Operator, Talent (Play-By-Play/Analyst).
• Experience in Sports Newsrooms/Departments as any of the following: Anchor, Reporter (MMJ), Videographer, Editor, Producer, Director.
• Demonstrated successful experience teaching undergraduate media production courses.
• Experience connecting and collaborating with media industry professionals on the local, regional, and/or national levels.
• Effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Effective oral communication skills.
• Effective classroom management skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach entry-level classes in sports production, including Sports Shooting and Editing and Introduction to Studio Production.
• Engage with experiential learning programs.
• Maintain a teaching load of four courses (12 credits) each semester.
• Participate in service activities and maintain creative/professional activities.

Benefits

• Generous financial support for creative works.
• Innovations in curricular development.
• Travel support to present at domestic and international conferences.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree