Sports Media & Analytics Professor of Practice
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Job Location:
Blacksburg, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
The Virginia Tech School of Communication invites applications for a full-time open-rank Professor of Practice (non-tenure-track). The successful candidate will be expected to teach sports media and analytics courses which could include Intro to Sports Media Sports Journalism Broadcasting Performance Sports Play-by-Play Reporting and Sportscenter as well as courses relevant to the successful candidates area of expertise. The expected teaching load is three classes per semester.
Required Qualifications
Masters degree in journalism or related field or bachelors degree in journalism communication or related field with substantial experience in sports media.
Demonstration of extensive professional sports media industry expertise.
Preferred Qualifications
Doctorate in journalism or related field
Full-time experience in sports media
Sports broadcasting experience
Sports production experience
College-level teaching experience
Familiarity with multimedia equipment and editing software (mirrorless/DSLR cameras ENG cameras control room equipment sideline reporting equipment Adobe Creative Suite etc.)
How to Apply
Please submit (1) a curriculum vitae (2) a cover letter briefly detailing prior teaching experience (if applicable) and fit with the job description school and Virginia Techs Principles of Community and (3) contact information including email addresses for three references. Application materials must be submitted online .
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Restricted
Review Date
4/27/26
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its mottoUt Prosim(That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is aninclusive communitydedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eightundergraduate colleges aschool of medicine aveterinary medicinecollegeGraduate School andHonors College.The university has a significant presence across Virginia including Blacksburg the greater Washington D.C. area the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke sites in Newport News and Richmond and numerousExtension officesandresearch institutes.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
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