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 candidate's area of expertise. The expected teaching load is three classes per semester.

Required Qualifications

Master's degree in journalism or related field or bachelor's 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 Tech's Principles of Community and, (3) contact information, including email addresses, for three references. Application materials must be submitted online at www.jobs.vt.edu.

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.

Sports Media & Analytics Professor of Practice

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