Adjunct Instructor, Sports Announcing Practicum

High Point University; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

High Point University is seeking a part-time Adjunct Instructor to teach SPT 2269 Sports Announcing Practicum this spring. The role involves instructing students in play-by-play, anchoring, and interviewing for sports media.

Applicants should hold a Master’s degree with hours in the field or equivalent experience and will collaborate with the Journalism and Sports Media Department to prepare course materials and assess student work.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 18 hours in the field OR Master's degree with commensurate experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach SPT 2269 Sports Announcing Practicum this spring.
• Develop lesson plans and course materials for sports announcing fundamentals.
• Guide students in play-by-play, sports talk, anchoring, and interviewing techniques.

Education

Master's degree with 18 hours in the field

Job description

The Nido R. Qubein School of Communication is seeking a part-time Adjunct Instructor to teach SPT 2269 Sports Announcing Practicum this spring.

In this course, students will learn the fundamentals of sports announcing including play‑by‑play of live sporting events, sports talk shows, sports anchoring, and sports interviewing.

Students will learn how to prepare for their announcing assignments by doing research, developing game notes and charts, incorporating anecdotal material, and using statistics and data.

Students will also learn announcing techniques such as vocal control, tone, pacing, and the proper care of their voice.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 18 hours in the field OR Master's degree with commensurate experience

For more information regarding this position, please contact Ken Medlin, Chair of Journalism and Sports Media Department – [e-mail]

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The University encourages all applicants to apply.