Senior Professor, Sports Media & Communication

AAJA26; Ames (IA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Generous leave

Onsite childcare

Job summary

Iowa State University’s Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication in Ames, IA seeks an Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Sports Media and Communication to advance research, teaching, and leadership for its new SMC major.

The appointment is 9-month, starting August 16, 2027, with emphasis on developing hands-on curriculum, collaborating across disciplines, and upholding ACEJMC accreditation. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. by appointment or MS with five years of professional experience.

Qualifications

• PhD or terminal degree by appointment or MS with at least five years of full-time professional experience.
• Preferred: teaching excellence and nationally/internationally recognized scholarship or creative work.

Responsibilities

• Engage in research, teaching, and leadership related to the new Sports Media and Communication major.
• Develop hands-on curriculum using industry-standard and emerging digital tools.
• Collaborate across departments to advance program goals and ACEJMC accreditation.

Skills

Teaching

Scholarly research

Sports media

Education

PhD or terminal degree

MS with five years experience

Job description

Iowa State University’s Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication in Ames, IA seeks an Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Sports Media and Communication to advance research, teaching, and leadership for its new SMC major.

The appointment is 9-month, starting August 16, 2027, with emphasis on developing hands-on curriculum, collaborating across disciplines, and upholding ACEJMC accreditation. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. by appointment or MS with five years of professional experience.