Sports Media & Journalism: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

Samford University; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Samford University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Journalism and Mass Communication in the Department of Communication and Media. This 9-month, tenure-track position will begin August 2027 in a Christian university setting.

The successful candidate will teach a range of sports media courses (e.g., introductory sports journalism, sports, media, and society, sports broadcasting) and demonstrate strength in video production and media writing.

Qualifications

• PhD or ABD in mass communication or closely related field.
• Experience teaching sports media courses is preferred.
• ABD candidates will be hired at Instructor rank until PhD is completed.

Responsibilities

• Teach a range of sports media courses (e.g., intro to sports journalism, sports, media, and society, sports broadcasting).
• Demonstrate excellence in teaching and scholarship.
• Engage in department activities and service.

Skills

Sports journalism

Sports broadcasting

Video production

Media writing

Teaching

Education

PhD or ABD in mass communication

Job description

Samford University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Journalism and Mass Communication in the Department of Communication and Media. This 9-month, tenure-track position will begin August 2027 in a Christian university setting.

The successful candidate will teach a range of sports media courses (e.g., introductory sports journalism, sports, media, and society, sports broadcasting) and demonstrate strength in video production and media writing.