Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Sports Media and Communication
About The Position
The Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication at Iowa State University is seeking a dynamic Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Sports Media and Communication. This role involves research, teaching, and leadership within the new Sports Media and Communication (SMC) major, which focuses on hands-on content creation using industry-standard and emerging digital tools in areas like broadcasting, writing, social media, and public relations. The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D. (or relevant terminal degree) by the time of appointment or a master’s degree with at least five years of full-time professional experience. Preferred qualifications include relevant teaching experience and a demonstrated ability to produce nationally/internationally recognized scholarship or creative work, commensurate with rank. Iowa State University, an R1 research-intensive university in the Big 12, offers significant collaboration opportunities for the scholarly analysis of sports communication. Applicants at all ranks, including recent graduates, are encouraged to apply. This is a full-time (9-month) appointment starting August 16, 2027. Adherence to programmatic goals and curriculum objectives is required, as the school is accredited by ACEJMC.
Requirements
- M.S. in journalism, advertising, public relations, or related field and five years of relevant, full-time professional experience, OR Ph.D. or relevant terminal degree in journalism, advertising, public relations, or related field.
- For Associate/Full rank: Must meet university standards for appointment to the rank, including a record of peer-reviewed scholarship or juried creative works in the candidate’s area of expertise commensurate with rank.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated teaching excellence in higher education.
- Demonstrated ability to teach a variety of courses in sports media and/or advertising, digital storytelling, journalism, or public relations.
- Demonstrated ability, commensurate with rank, to produce nationally/internationally recognized, peer-reviewed scholarship or recognized creative work.
- Professional experience beyond the required amount related to sports media and communication in journalism, advertising, public relations, or related field.
Responsibilities
- Engage in research, teaching, and leadership related to the new Sports Media and Communication (SMC) major.
- Instruct students with hands-on training in creating content using industry-standard and emerging digital tools.
- Teach courses in areas such as broadcasting, writing, social media, and public relations.
- Produce nationally/internationally recognized, peer-reviewed scholarship or recognized creative work (commensurate with rank).
- Adhere to programmatic goals and curriculum objectives.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental.
- Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans.
- Generous leave plans.
- Onsite childcare.
- Life insurance and long-term disability.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Various voluntary benefits and discounts.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Wellbeing program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
