Journalism (Sports Media), Tenure-Track Faculty Job at Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN

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  • Middle Tennessee State University
  • Murfreesboro, TN

Job Description

Journalism (Sports Media), Tenure-Track Faculty

Job Number: FAC517

Work Type: Tenure-Track

Location: Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Categories: Media and Entertainment

Job Title

Journalism (Sports Media), Tenure-Track Faculty

Department

Journalism and Strategic Media

University Expectation

MTSU seeks candidates committed to innovative teaching, robust research/creative activity, and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students.

Salary

The salary and rank are commensurate with education and experience.

Job Summary/Basic Function

The ACEJMC-accredited School of Journalism and Strategic Media at Middle Tennessee State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position (#143060) in our rapidly-growing Sports Media program at the rank of assistant or associate professor. The start date for the position is August 1, 2025.

The successful candidate will join us in shaping the future of sports media education. The department's tenure requirements include a record of excellent teaching, peer-reviewed scholarly research and/or creative activity, and service to the university, the profession, and the public. For more information, please visit

Responsibilities:

  • Curriculum Development: Develop and shape the sports media undergraduate and graduate curriculum, particularly in sports broadcasting, to meet student interests and industry demands.
  • Teaching: Deliver undergraduate and graduate courses in sports media and journalism and instruct students on producing content across multiple platforms covering a variety of sports.
  • Leadership: Direct students in hands-on experiences in the field and on location.
Required Education

A terminal degree in journalism, media, communication, or a closely related field is required by the appointment date.

A master's degree in journalism, media, communication, or a closely related field with four (4) years of full-time, sports media-focused professional work experience will be considered in lieu of a terminal degree. To receive experience credit for full-time, freelance work, applicants must list each project, including the project's length, on their CVs.

Other Desirables

Special consideration will be given to applicants with the following:

  • Experience teaching in higher education , particularly sports media courses.
  • Background in sports media , which may include experience in play-by-play, live sports production, sports information, sports reporting, sports analytics, or related fields.
  • Proficiency in teaching the basics of photography, video, audio production, social media platforms, and website design and management.
  • Established program of peer-reviewed research or creative activity involving sports media.
  • Experience in developing and implementing curriculum .
  • Involvement with sports media student organizations, clubs, or groups.
Documents Needed to Apply

To successfully apply, applicants must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and statement of research or creative activities (as appropriate to the discipline) as separate attachments at the time of online application. NOTE: The cover letter should include demonstrated teaching proficiency in sports media and journalism, background and experience in sports media, and a commitment to diversity, inclusiveness, and student success.

Special Instruction to Applicants

For more information about serving as a faculty member at Middle Tennessee State University, please visit our faculty recruitment webpage at

If you need help applying, please contact Mitzi Dunkley, Faculty Recruitment Specialist, at (615) 898-5128. If you have position-specific questions, please contact Sally Ann Cruikshank at SallyAnn.Cruikshank@mtsu.edu.

MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:

  • Sick Leave
  • Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
  • 13 paid University holidays
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
  • Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents
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MTSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that values diversity in all its forms. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.

MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.

For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU,
please call 615-898-2929 or email emp@mtsu.edu.

Application Review Date: 11/07/2024

Advertisement Opened: 10/07/2024 01:50 PM CST

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