Sports Media & Analytics Professor of Practice

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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 curricu...