Sports Media & Communication Professor — Teaching

AAJA25; Ames (IA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)

Wellbeing program

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication at Iowa State University in Ames invites applications for an Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Sports Media and Communication. The role emphasizes research, teaching, and leadership for the new SMC major.

Applicants may hold a Ph.D. or a master’s with five years of professional experience; strong teaching and nationally recognized scholarship are preferred. 9-month full-time appointment begins Aug 16, 2027.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or terminal degree by appointment time, or master's with five years of full-time professional experience.
• M.S. in journalism, advertising, public relations, or related field and five years of relevant, full-time professional experience.
• Preferred: demonstrated teaching excellence and peer-reviewed scholarship or recognized creative work.

Responsibilities

• Engage in research, teaching, and leadership related to the new Sports Media and Communication major.
• Teach a variety of courses in sports media, advertising, digital storytelling, journalism, or public relations.
• Contribute to program development and curriculum objectives in ACEJMC-accredited environment.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Leadership

Education

MS in journalism/related field

PhD in journalism/related field

Job description

The Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication at Iowa State University in Ames invites applications for an Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Sports Media and Communication. The role emphasizes research, teaching, and leadership for the new SMC major.

Applicants may hold a Ph.D. or a master’s with five years of professional experience; strong teaching and nationally recognized scholarship are preferred. 9-month full-time appointment begins Aug 16, 2027.