Lecturer Sports Media
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Position Overview
The Eugene S. Pulliam School of Journalism and Creative Media in the College of Communication at Butler University invites applications for a lecturer in Sports Media. The successful candidate will teach primarily entrylevel classes in sports production including Sports Shooting and Editing and Introduction to Studio Production with the opportunity to engage with experiential learning programs. This fulltime ninemonth term faculty member will have an expected start date in August 2025. Teaching loads for lecturers at Butler University are four courses 12 credits) each semester with an expectation service and maintaining creative/professional activities.
Minimum Qualifications
- An advanced degree (MA MS) in Communication Media Journalism or a related field (in extraordinary circumstances a Bachelors degree and significant professional experience may be considered)
- Potential for successful teaching of undergraduate courses in media production
- Production experience directly related to sports media media production television production news production or related fields
- Record of professional achievement related to media production
- Excellent written communication skills
- Expressed desire to work with students faculty and staff from socially and culturally diverse backgrounds
Preferred Qualifications
While not everyone may meet all preferred qualifications the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:
- Terminal degree in communication media or related field (MFA PhD);
- 5 years of experience teaching at the college or university level
- Successful experience in the following:
- working collaboratively with others (e.g. committee service being part of a production team coteaching);
- working independently (e.g. supervising a production course development)
- Experience in Live Sports Productions as any of the following:
- Producer
- Director
- Technical Director
- Replay Operator
- Audio Operator
- Camera Operator
- Graphics Operator
- Talent (PlayByPlay/Analyst)
- Experience in Sports Newsrooms/Departments as any of the following:
- Anchor
- Reporter (MMJ)
- Videographer
- Editor
- Producer
- Director
- Demonstrated successful experience teaching undergraduate media production courses
- Experience connecting and collaborating with media industry professionals on the local regional and/or national levels
- Effective interpersonal communication skills
- Effective oral communication skills
- Effective classroom management skills
To apply candidates must submit:
- A letter of application outlining qualifications a teaching philosophy and experience with/commitment to teaching a diverse student body
- Curriculum vitae
- Contact information for three references at least two of whom can speak to your ability or promise as an instructor
To be considered please apply directly to the posting on Butler Universitys career site. Materials should be addressed to: Margaretha GeertsemaSligh SPM Search Committee Chair College of Communication Butler University 4600 Sunset Avenue Indianapolis IN 46208. Please direct any search inquiries to Margaretha GeertsemaSligh . Review of applications will begin March 22 2025 and continue until the position is filled.
About the College of Communication
The College of Communication enrolls approximately 550 students across its 8 majors and online graduate program in Strategic Communication. CCOM is a dynamic and forwardthinking college that seeks to create an inclusive learning environment with a studentfocused approach. Butler offers generous financial support for creative works innovations in curricular development and travel to present for domestic and international conferences. Additional information about the University and the College can be found at.Opportunities and support are available for engaging in work contributing to universitywide initiatives in Social Justice and Diversity the Indianapolis Community Requirement and Global Historical Studies.
Employment Type
Full-Time
