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Assistant Professor-Sports Production/Esports

NY 411, Ithaca, New York, United States,


Assistant Professor-Sports Production/Esports

This is a

Full Time

position in the field of

Education / Faculty / Adjunct , located in

Ithaca, NY .The Media Arts, Sciences, and Studies Department (MASS) in the Roy H. Park School of Communications at Ithaca College invites applications for a non-tenure-eligible Assistant Professor position in television and sports media production, specializing in the production of esports, beginning Aug. 16, 2024. We seek candidates who bring professional industry experience, preferably at the national level, and demonstrate a deep desire to teach the next generation of sports media professionals. This position will serve students in the Sports Media and Television and Digital Media Production programs. The candidate will teach foundation-level through advanced-level courses in TV sports production and esports. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated record of professional accomplishment, bring increased visibility to the program, and join one of the country's strongest undergraduate Sports Media and sports production programs.Qualifications:

A master’s degree in communications (or related field) and significant professional experience are required. The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to teach in ways that value a culturally diverse student population's varied learning needs and interests. We also seek candidates with relevant experience and a record of professional engagement with groups and communities historically underrepresented in the academy.Non-tenure-eligible faculty in the Park School teach 24 credits per academic year, serve as academic advisers for our students, and serve on academic committees at the program, department, school, and college levels. They are expected to stay up to date on advancements in the field.Interested applicants must apply online and attach a complete CV/Resume; Cover Letter that includes a discussion of scholarly interests and professional experience in sports production/esports; Statement on Teaching Philosophy; and evidence of successful teaching at the undergraduate level. The applicant must also provide names and email addresses of three (3) individuals who will be asked to write letters of reference. Review of applications will begin November 2nd, 2023. To ensure full consideration, complete applications should be received by November 1st, 2023.The MASS Department is the largest department at Ithaca College, with about 1,000 majors enrolled across six different programs. The Roy H. Park School of Communications at Ithaca College is acknowledged as one of the nation's top comprehensive schools of communications. Our full-time faculty are dedicated to teaching excellence and maintain active profiles as scholars, media-makers, curators, consultants, and writers. Our facilities include two broadcast studios with a state-of-the-art post-production system and top-of-the-line cameras.Ithaca College is committed to building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the college is appreciated. Visa sponsorship may be provided for this position.

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