Open-Rank Faculty: Sports Communications & Media Innovation

Quinnipiac University; Hamden (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Quinnipiac University’s School of Communications invites applications for an open-rank, full-time faculty member in Sports Communications. The position begins Spring 2027 or Fall 2027 and supports a new interdisciplinary major launching Fall 2025.

The successful candidate will teach across journalism, PR, advertising, film, graphic design, media studies, media production, social media, immersive media and analytics.

Qualifications

• Minimum six years of significant professional experience in sports journalism, media content creation for television/broadcast/streaming or sports data analytics.
• Previous teaching experience or supervision of students is preferred.
• Knowledge of analytics is required.

Responsibilities

• Teach in Quinnipiac’s new Sports Communications Program and related courses across journalism, PR, advertising, film, design, media studies, media production, social media, immersive media and analytics.
• Develop curricular content for BA in Sports Communications and MS in Sports Journalism; create forward-thinking courses in media/data analytics, broadcast media, video content, audio/podcasting, and journalism.
• Incorporate emerging technologies (AI, AR, VR, data visualization) into courses to prepare students for new opportunities.
• Arrange high-profile guest speakers and organize events such as panels and symposiums to keep curriculum industry-relevant.
• Mentor students academically, professionally and in co-curricular matters.

Skills

Teaching

Analytics

Industry connections

Education

Master’s degree in Communications/Media/Journalism/Public Relations/Advertising/Marketing/Social Media or Sports Management

Doctoral degree in Communications/Media/Journalism/Sports Journalism or related field

Tools

Instructional technology

Job description

Quinnipiac University’s School of Communications invites applications for an open-rank, full-time faculty member in Sports Communications. The position begins Spring 2027 or Fall 2027 and supports a new interdisciplinary major launching Fall 2025.

The successful candidate will teach across journalism, PR, advertising, film, graphic design, media studies, media production, social media, immersive media and analytics.