Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, Sports Media Production

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Houston’s Jack J. Valenti School of Communication invites applications for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor position in Media Production, emphasizing Sports Production/Communication, starting Fall 2027.

The candidate should bridge sports communication research with professional media production, teach undergrad courses in sports communication and production, and contribute to industry partnerships and experiential learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required by the time of appointment.
• Research and teaching in sports communication and professional production skills are valued.

Responsibilities

• Teach required and elective undergraduate courses in sports communication and sports media production.
• Occasional graduate course teaching in sports communication, theory, or research methods.

Skills

Sports Communication

Sports Media

Sports Broadcasting

Digital Sports Content Creation

Sports Journalism

Sports Media Production

Social Media and Sports

Fan Communities and Audiences

Athlete Branding

Influencer Communication

Strategic Communication in Sports

Emerging Media Technologies in Sports

Media Effects and Sports Audiences

Crisis Communication in Sports

Education

Ph.D. in Communication, Sports Communication, Media Studies, Media Production, Journalism, or a related field

Job description

University of Houston’s Jack J. Valenti School of Communication invites applications for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor position in Media Production, emphasizing Sports Production/Communication, starting Fall 2027.

The candidate should bridge sports communication research with professional media production, teach undergrad courses in sports communication and production, and contribute to industry partnerships and experiential learning opportunities.