Sports Media Scholar - Assistant Professor, JMC

Samford University; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Samford University’s Howard College of Arts and Sciences invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Journalism and Mass Communication in the Department of Communication and Media. This 9-month tenure-track position begins August 2027, with a 24-credit-hour teaching load.

A PhD or ABD is required, and candidates should be prepared to teach a range of sports media courses. ABD candidates will be hired at Instructor rank until PhD completion.

Qualifications

• PhD or ABD in mass communication or closely related field from an accredited institution (or equivalent)
• Experience teaching a variety of sports media courses such as introduction to sports journalism, sports, media, and society, sports broadcasting, etc.
• Scholarly record with peer-reviewed work; ABDs may be hired at Instructor rank until PhD is completed.

Responsibilities

• Teach a range of sports media courses including introduction to sports journalism and sports broadcasting.
• Demonstrate excellence in teaching and contribute to the department through service and mentoring.
• Pursue an active scholarship agenda focused on sports media and its cultural/societal intersections.

Skills

Sports journalism

Teaching

Video production

Media writing

Education

PhD or ABD in Mass Communication

Job description

Samford University’s Howard College of Arts and Sciences invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Journalism and Mass Communication in the Department of Communication and Media. This 9-month tenure-track position begins August 2027, with a 24-credit-hour teaching load.

A PhD or ABD is required, and candidates should be prepared to teach a range of sports media courses. ABD candidates will be hired at Instructor rank until PhD completion.