Sports Media Instructor

Job Description

The Virginia Tech School of Communication invites applications for a full-time instructor (non-tenure-track) to begin August 2021 for a 3 year restricted appointment with the possibility of renewal. The instructor will teach multimedia journalism and sports media skills courses. They include Media Writing, Visual Media, Introduction to Sports Media, Sports Journalism, and Play-by-Play Reporting. The instructor will teach four class sections per semester.

Required Qualifications

Master’s Degree in journalism, communication, sports management or related field
Professional media-industry experience

Preferred Qualifications

Full-time experience in sports journalism
On-air reporting or play-by-play experience
Knowledge of digital news/sports production
College-level teaching experience

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

Commensurate with experience

Review Date

06/28/2021

Additional Information

Complete applications include the online application form and the following supplemental materials: a cover letter briefly detailing the applicant’s fit with the job description and school, a curriculum vitae, three samples of journalistic work, and a list of three references (names, address, phone numbers, and email contacts). Applications must be submitted electronically at jobs.vt.edu. Posting number 516089. Please direct questions about the position to Douglas Cannon, School of Communication, Shanks Hall (0311), Blacksburg, VA 24061, 540-231-7136, dfcannon@vt.edu .

The successful Candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut 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 an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges , a school of medicine , a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School , and Honors College . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Demetria Harris at mimih@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

Advertised: May 17, 2021
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