Assistant Professor of Sports Information

Tenure-Track | Teach Undergraduate Courses | Advising

Briar Cliff University, an institution committed to higher education within a liberal arts and Catholic perspective, invites applications for a tenure-track, assistant professor in Sports Information to start in August of 2024. The duties of this position comprise a 24-hour teaching load for the academic year in addition to advising undergraduate sports information majors and service to the University. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Teaching undergraduate courses in sports information and media communications, potentially including sports promotion, photography, social media, sports journalism, sports media production, etc.
  • Develop course offerings, initiatives, and programs, focusing on sports media; as well as participate and lead collaborations with internal and external stakeholders in the regional sports media industry.
  • Teach undergraduate students.
  • Conduct and publish research or creative work regularly.
  • Provide service to the department, university, and profession.
  • Other assigned duties. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Candidates with a master’s degree with proven experience in Sports Information/Promotions will be considered.
  • Preferred candidates will have earned (or nearly completed) a terminal degree (Ph.D. or MFA) in Sports Information/Promotions or in a closely related field.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Candidates should provide:

  • a curriculum vitae
  • a cover letter
  • official graduate transcripts
  • names and contact information for three references

Briar Cliff University is an equal opportunity employer. 

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