Description:
The Jack J. Valenti School of Communication at the University of
Houston invites applications for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor
position in Media Production, with an emphasis on Sports
Production/Communication beginning in Fall 2027. The successful
candidate will demonstrate potential for excellence in research,
teaching, and service. The position is designed for a scholar whose
expertise bridges sports communication research and professional
sports media production.
The successful candidate will be expected to regularly teach
required and elective undergraduate in sports communication and
sports media production. The successful candidate should be
prepared to teach applied skills via required and elective
undergraduate courses in areas such as sports broadcasting, live
event production, sports storytelling, multimedia production,
digital content creation, and related professional practices.
The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to teach an
occasional graduate course in sports communication, communication
theory, and/or research methods. Preference will be given to
applicants with professional experience in sports media, sports
broadcasting, sports content creation, sports journalism, or
related areas of the sports industry.
The ideal candidate will contribute to the continued growth of
sports communication at the Valenti School through innovative
teaching, impactful research, and meaningful engagement with the
sports industry. With a new sports communication Bachelor of
Science degree prepared to launch in [contact details available in the full listing], this faculty member
will be expected to foster relationships with professional sports
franchises, collegiate athletics programs, sports media
organizations, and related industry partners to expand experiential
learning opportunities, internships, and career pathways for
students.
Tenure-line faculty teach a 2-2 course load. They are expected to
conduct research at the level of Tier One institutions and provide
service to the school, university, and industry.
Qualifications
A Ph.D. in Communication, Sports Communication, Media Studies,
Media Production, Journalism, or a related field is required by the
time of appointment.
We are especially interested in candidates whose research addresses
sports communication in contemporary media environments and who can
contribute to the school's growing emphasis on professional
production skills and industry engagement.
Candidates may use a range of methodological approaches
(qualitative, quantitative, critical, interpretive, computational,
or mixed methods) and have research and/or teaching experience in
one or more of the following areas:
• Sports Communication
• Sports Media and Society
• Sports Broadcasting
• Digital Sports Content Creation
• Sports Journalism
• Sports Media Production
• Social Media and Sports
• Fan Communities and Audiences
• Athlete Branding and Influencer Communication
• Strategic Communication in Sports
• Emerging Media Technologies in Sports Communication
• Media Effects and Sports Audiences
• Crisis Communication in Sports
Candidates who can foster interdisciplinary collaborations across
the university, including partnerships with UH Athletics, the
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences’ Health & Human
Performance Department, the Bauer College of Business’s marketing
and NIL programming, or other units, are especially encouraged to
apply.
Application Documents:
CV
Cover Letter
Contact information for three professional references (listed
references will be asked to provide letters of recommendation at a
later time)
Employees are expected to have a home address in the state of
Texas for the duration of their appointments.
Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and
will be requested upon selection of the final candidates.
All positions at the University of Houston-System are security
sensitive and will require a criminal history check. Individuals
conducting research in critical infrastructure areas (i.e.,
communication infrastructure systems, cybersecurity systems,
electric grid, hazardous waste treatment systems, and/or water
treatment facilities) are subject to regular review to ensure the
security and integrity of the research is maintained.
The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal
Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.
