Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Sports Media and Communication

Iowa State University; Ames (IA); In loco; USD 110.000 - 180.000; Tempo pieno

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Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plans

Generous leave

Onsite childcare

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee assistance program

Wellbeing program

Descrizione del lavoro

Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa seeks a dynamic candidate for Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of sports media and communication to engage in research, teaching, and leadership related to its new Sports Media and Communication (SMC) major. The SMC program trains students with hands-on content using industry tools across broadcasting, writing, social media, and PR.

The position is a full-time, 9-month appointment starting August 16, 2027, with ACEJMC accreditation expectations and

Competenze

• MS in journalism, advertising, public relations, or related field and five years of relevant, full-time professional experience.
• Ph.D. or relevant terminal degree in journalism, advertising, public relations, or related field.
• Associate/Full rank requires peer‑reviewed scholarship or juried creative works commensurate with rank.
• Preferred: teaching excellence and ability to teach courses in sports media, advertising, digital storytelling, journalism, or public relations.

Mansioni

• Engage in research, teaching, and leadership related to the new Sports Media and Communication major.
• Contribute to curriculum development and program goals for the SMC program.
• Collaborate with colleagues and uphold ACEJMC accreditation standards.

Conoscenze

Teaching excellence

Sports media

Public relations

Digital storytelling

Advertising

Formazione

MS in journalism, advertising, public relations, or related field

PhD or relevant terminal degree in journalism, advertising, public relations, or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

Position Title:

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Sports Media and Communication

Appointment Type:

Faculty

Job Description:

The Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa seeks a dynamic candidate for an Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of sports media and communication to engage in research, teaching, and leadership related to its new Sports Media and Communication (SMC) major. The SMC program instructs students with hands‑on training in creating content using industry-standard and emerging digital tools, including areas such as 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 demonstrated ability, commensurate with rank, to produce nationally/internationally recognized, peer‑reviewed scholarship or recognized creative work. As a student‑centered, research‑intensive (R1) university of science and technology in the Big 12, ISU offers high‑level opportunities for collaboration and scholarly analysis of sports communication. Applicants at all ranks, including recent graduates, are encouraged to apply.

This position is a full‑time (9-month) appointment starting August 16, 2027.

The adherence to programmatic goals and curriculum objectives is required, as the school is accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC).

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.

Additionally, for Associate/Full rank:

• Associate/Full Professor candidates must also meet the 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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 experiencebeyond the required amountrelated to sports media and communication in journalism, advertising, public relations, or related field.

Department/Program & College Description:

The Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication has a dynamic ACEJMC-accredited undergraduate program and a strong Master’s program. The School has undergraduate majors in Journalism and Mass Communication, Advertising, Public Relations, Sports Media and Communication, and Digital Storytelling. Additional information about the School is available at www.greenlee.iastate.edu.

Department Unit/Website:

www.greenlee.iastate.edu

Proposed Start Date:

August 16, 2027

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

09 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Why Choose ISU?

Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work‑life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:

• Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long‑term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

Original Posting Date:

September 15, 2026

Job Requisition Number:

R19927

Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non‑discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. [phone], email [e-mail].

General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.