Tenure-Track Sports Communication & Media Professor

Careerwebsite; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 73,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition waiver benefits

Paid holidays

Job summary

Illinois State University in Normal, IL invites applications for a nine-month tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor in Sports Communication and Media. The candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses and pursue peer-reviewed research or creative work.

The successful applicant will mentor graduate students, contribute to curriculum development, and build connections with community and industry partners while serving the school, college, and university.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Communication, Mass Communication, Sports Media, Media/Media Studies, Journalism, Film Studies, or closely related field (ABD considered with completion by August 16, 2028)
• Emerging or established record of peer-reviewed research and/or creativity activities relevant to sports communication/media
• State law requires English proficiency for this position.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in sports communication and/or media.
• Maintain an active agenda of peer-reviewed research and/or creative work.
• Advise and mentor graduate students and contribute to curriculum development.
• Build connections with community and industry partners and engage in service to the school, college, and university.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Curriculum development

Student mentorship

Education

Ph.D. in Communication/related field

Job description

Illinois State University in Normal, IL invites applications for a nine-month tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor in Sports Communication and Media. The candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses and pursue peer-reviewed research or creative work.

The successful applicant will mentor graduate students, contribute to curriculum development, and build connections with community and industry partners while serving the school, college, and university.