Faculty Opportunity: Teaching Assistant Professor – Reed School of Media and Communications, West Virginia University

Faculty Opportunity: Teaching Assistant Professor – Reed School of Media and Communications, West Virginia University

• Institution: West Virginia University (WVU)

• School: Reed School of Media and Communications

• College: College of Creative Arts and Media

• Position: Teaching Assistant Professor

• Job ID: 30473

• Primary Area: Sports Media, Digital Production & Communications

• Appointment Focus: Teaching, student supervision, and athletics media production

• Location: Morgantown, West Virginia, United States

• Salary / Remuneration: Not specified in the source

• Application Review Begins: December 1, 2026

• Final Closing Status: Open until filled

Overview of the Role

The Reed School of Media and Communications at West Virginia University invites applications for a Teaching Assistant Professor position combining academic teaching with hands-on sports media production.

The successful candidate will teach courses within the Reed School while recruiting, training, mentoring, and supervising students who support WVU Athletics media operations and productions.

The role is designed to connect classroom instruction with professional, real-world experience in live sports broadcasting and digital media.

Teaching Areas

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in areas including:

• Live Sports Video Production

• Digital Production

• Sports Media

• Sports Video Reporting

• Storytelling and Production

• Digital Media Tools

• Artificial Intelligence Tools for Media

• Brand Promotion

• Audience Engagement

The faculty member will also help ensure that curriculum remains aligned with current industry practices and emerging technologies.

Key Academic Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Deliver high-quality undergraduate instruction.

• Advise and mentor students pursuing careers in sports media and communications.

• Supervise internships and practicum courses throughout the year.

• Integrate emerging technologies and industry practices into teaching.

• Assist with the planning and delivery of an annual week-long high school media summer camp.

• Participate in departmental service.

• Maintain connections between academic learning and professional media practice.

WVU Athletics Responsibilities

The position also involves substantial collaboration with WVU Athletics.

Responsibilities include:

• Recruiting and training students for athletics media operations.

• Assigning and supervising student production crews.

• Coordinating with freelance personnel employed by WVU Athletics.

• Ensuring all production crew positions are filled for events.

• Replacing assigned personnel when necessary.

• Working daily with the Assistant Athletics Director for Broadcasting.

Students may work on:

• Game-day camera operations

• Video switchers

• Replay systems

• Graphics software

• Scoring systems

• Live videoboard production

• ESPN+ broadcasts

• Feature storytelling

• Long-form sports media projects

• Halftime content for ESPN broadcasts

Content & Industry Coordination

The successful candidate will also:

• Assist in developing media content strategies.

• Work within relevant NCAA guidelines.

• Follow Big 12 Conference media requirements.

• Support ESPN production and promotional standards.

• Attend weekly ESPN content meetings.

• Incorporate relevant professional practices and production trends into the curriculum.

Essential Qualifications

Applicants must have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in:

  • Journalism

  • Communications

  • Sports Media

  • Related field

• At least 3 years of professional experience in broadcast sports production.

• Experience teaching, mentoring, or supervising students.

• Demonstrated expertise in live video production.

• Experience with digital media platforms.

• Familiarity with emerging media technologies.

• Experience with audience analytics.

• Strong communication and collaborative skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference may be given to candidates with:

• A Master’s degree.

• Experience working within a Division I university athletics department.

• Prior college or university teaching experience.

• Familiarity with NCAA rules and compliance standards.

The School also seeks candidates who can contribute positively to the academic and intellectual environment of the university.

Application Checklist

Applicants must submit:

1. Letter of Application

2. Curriculum Vitae

3. Contact Information for 3 Professional References

   • Names

   • Addresses

   • Phone numbers

   • Email addresses

Selection Timeline

Review of applications will begin:

December 1, 2026

Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through the West Virginia University careers portal.

Job ID: 30473

Application Portal:
https://careers.wvu.edu/career-opportunities

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Teaching Assistant Professor – Reed School of Media and Communications

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