Teaching Professor, Media Studies – Sports & Performance

University of Wisconsin; Stevens Point (WI); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point invites applications for a Teaching Professor with Assistant Rank in Media Studies, to help build and teach in a dynamic Sports & Performance Media program beginning January 2027. This nine‑month, full‑time appointment emphasizes undergraduate instruction, curriculum design, and collaboration with Media Studies, Professional Communication, and Graphic Design.

The role includes developing live broadcast capabilities, advising students, and contributing to

Qualifications

• Terminal degree (MFA or PhD) in Media Studies or a closely related field by time of appointment.
• Proven technical expertise with industry hardware, software, and modern streaming platforms.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to teach across undergraduate Media Studies.

Responsibilities

• May supervise student employees involved in development or delivery of instruction.
• Develops and designs curriculum and instructional material relevant to a course of instruction.
• Collaborates with department faculty and staff to develop teaching strategies relevant to the discipline.
• Contributes to the development of teaching and learning scholarly work including publications and presentations.
• Advises students on academic and career direction within a specific field of study.

Skills

Communication skills

Teaching undergraduate media studies

Curriculum development

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Terminal degree (MFA or PhD) in Media Studies or closely related field

Tools

Video switchers

Character generators

Audio mixing consoles

Streaming encoders

Streaming platforms

Job description

The University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point invites applications for a Teaching Professor with Assistant Rank in Media Studies, to help build and teach in a dynamic Sports & Performance Media program beginning January 2027. This nine‑month, full‑time appointment emphasizes undergraduate instruction, curriculum design, and collaboration with Media Studies, Professional Communication, and Graphic Design.

The role includes developing live broadcast capabilities, advising students, and contributing to