Ithaca College seeks Assistant Professor, Sports Media

Ithaca College invites applications for a tenure-eligible Assistant Professor appointment in the Sports Media interdisciplinary program beginning Fall 2025 in Ithaca, N.Y. This position joins the Roy H. Park School of Communications, which offers eight degree programs for over 1,500 majors and nine minors, supported by 65+ full-time faculty dedicated to teaching excellence.

About the role

The successful candidate will teach classes in Sports Media and related programs in Journalism and sports production, contribute new courses relevant to the future of Sports Media, teach a full course load per academic year, serve as an academic advisor for students, and participate on Department, School, and College committees. There is also an expectation of research and/or creative work.

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

Requirements

• A master’s degree and significant professional sports media experience is required.
• A doctorate in sports media or a related field and significant professional sports media experience is preferred.
• Record of successful college teaching is preferred.

About the School

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.

About the College

Ithaca College is a comprehensive residential campus community of approximately 5,000 students, located in the scenic Finger Lakes region of New York State. The campus sits atop South Hill overlooking Cayuga Lake, minutes from downtown Ithaca and neighboring Cornell University. The city of Ithaca is known for its cultural diversity and 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.

Pay

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