Tenure-Track Sports Media Production Professor

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Houston’s Jack J. Valenti School of Communication invites applications for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor position in Media Production with an emphasis on Sports Production/Communication beginning Fall 2027.

The candidate will teach undergraduate courses in sports communication and sports media production, and may teach graduate courses in related areas. The ideal candidate will bridge sports communication research and professional sports media production, foster industry

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required by time of appointment.
• Research and/or teaching in sports communication and media production.
• Experience bridging sports research and professional sports media production is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in sports communication and sports media production.
• Teach occasional graduate courses in sports communication, theory, and research methods.
• Engage with the sports industry to expand internships and career pathways for students.
• Contribute to growth of the program through teaching, research, and service.

Skills

Sports Communication

Sports Broadcasting

Digital Content Creation

Sports Journalism

Media Production

Social Media and Sports

Fan Communities and Audiences

Athlete Branding

Crisis Communication

Emerging Media Technologies in Sports

Education

Ph.D. in Communication or related field

Job description

The University of Houston’s Jack J. Valenti School of Communication invites applications for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor position in Media Production with an emphasis on Sports Production/Communication beginning Fall 2027.

The candidate will teach undergraduate courses in sports communication and sports media production, and may teach graduate courses in related areas. The ideal candidate will bridge sports communication research and professional sports media production, foster industry