Open Rank Faculty Position in Multimedia Journalism and Sports Media

designed to support instruction across multimedia journalism and sports media, with flexibility in rank based on qualifications and experience. Rank will be commensurate with academic preparation, teaching record, professional achievement, and potential for scholarship. The successful candidate will join a collaborative faculty committed to excellence in teaching, mentorship, and industry connected learning. This is a nine month renewable contract appointment with a standard 3/3 teaching load.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in journalism, sports media, communication, mass communication, or a closely related field.
• Evidence of successful college level teaching experience and/or significant relevant professional industry experience.
• Ability to teach in areas related to multimedia journalism and sports media.
• Commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching and student mentorship.
• Strong communication and collaborative skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference may be given to candidates with experience in one or more of the following:

• Media law and ethics
• Investigative journalism
• Data-driven journalism
• Multimedia reporting and storytelling
• Sports media production and content creation
• Broadcast, digital, or multimedia journalism
• Sports reporting, play by play, or sports storytelling
• Live event or studio production
• Audio, video, and digital editing tools
• Student media advising or experiential learning supervision
• Industry partnerships or professional media engagement
• Record of scholarship, creative activity, or professional accomplishment appropriate to rank

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include:

Teaching

• Teach undergraduate courses in multimedia journalism and sports media, based on expertise and departmental needs.
• Contribute to a hands on, professionally oriented curriculum that emphasizes storytelling, reporting, content creation, audience engagement, and emerging media practices.
• Incorporate contemporary tools, technologies, and professional workflows into instruction.
• Support experiential learning through student media, live productions, field coverage, or related applied opportunities when appropriate.
• Contribute to curriculum development and ongoing program innovation.

Advising and Mentorship

• Advise and mentor undergraduate students in academic planning, career preparation, and professional development.
• Support student success through engaged faculty mentorship and participation in a student-centered academic environment.

Service

• Participate in school, departmental, and university committee work.
• Contribute to faculty governance, assessment, recruitment efforts, and other service activities that support the mission of the School and University.
• Collaborate with colleagues on initiatives that advance program growth and industry engagement.

Scholarship and Professional Engagement

• Depending on rank and appointment, engage in scholarly, creative, and/or professional activity appropriate to the position.
• Maintain professional currency in journalism, sports media, or related communication fields.

Application Materials

Applicants should submit:

• Cover letter addressing qualifications, teaching interests, and fit for the position
• Curriculum vitae
• Unofficial transcript for highest degree earned
• Contact information for three professional references

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

For more information, please contact the Search Committee Chair, Professor Ken Medlin, at kmedlin1@highpoint.edu.