College Broadcasters, Inc. (cbi) is hiring: Ithaca College — Assistant Professor

Ithaca College — Assistant Professor of Sports Media

Ithaca College invites applications for a tenure-eligible Assistant Professor appointment in the Sports Media interdisciplinary program beginning August 16, 2025 in Ithaca, NY. This position joins the Roy H. Park School of Communications with 65+ full-time faculty dedicated to teaching excellence who offer 8 degree programs for over 1500 majors, along with 9 minors. The Park School is housed in a state-of-the-art facility with a $5M inventory of film and digital media portable equipment, multiple studio spaces, and cutting-edge technologies including an LED surround wall for virtual production.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Teaching classes in Sports Media and related programs in Journalism and sports production.
2. Contributing new courses relevant to the future of Sports Media.
3. Teaching a full course load per academic year.
4. Acting as an academic advisor for students.
5. Serving on Department, School, and College committees.
6. Engaging in research and/or creative work.

The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to teach in ways that value the varied learning needs and interests of a culturally diverse student population, and that reflect a commitment to encouraging success in all students.

Qualifications: A master’s degree and significant professional sports media experience is required. A doctorate in sports media or related field and significant professional sports media experience is preferred. We prefer candidates who have a record of successful college teaching.

Application Instructions: Interested applicants must apply online at http://ithaca.edu/jobs/, and attach a CV, cover letter, and a list with the names of three references. In your cover letter, please address where you believe the professional sports media industry is growing in the next five years and how your teaching would inform students about that growth. To ensure full consideration, a completed application should be received by October 14, 2024.

Questions about the online application can be directed to the Ithaca College Office of Human Resources at humanresources@ithaca.edu, 607-274-8000.

Ithaca College is a comprehensive residential campus community of approximately 5,000 students. Nestled in the heart of New York State’s scenic Finger Lakes region, Ithaca College sits atop South Hill overlooking picturesque Cayuga Lake and is just minutes away from the city center and neighboring Cornell University. Combining small town warmth and charm with the vibrancy of a college community, the thriving and culturally diverse city of Ithaca has been rated by Kiplinger’s as one of the top 10 places to live in the United States.

Visa sponsorship may be provided for this position.

Ithaca College is building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the College is appreciated.

Hiring Range: $61,000 – $63,500, dependent on discipline, qualifications and experience.

In an effort to promote campus safety and the security of College resources, Ithaca College will, consistent with the requirements of the law and prudent practices, conduct criminal background investigations per College policy. This position is subject to a criminal background check. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of the criminal background check.