Professor of Practice - Center for the Creator Economy

About the Role

Syracuse University’s Whitman School of Management and Newhouse School of Public Communications seek a full-time Professor of Practice with joint affiliation in both schools, beginning as early as Fall 2026. This non-tenure-track, renewable position (initial term of three years) is the first faculty hire for the Center for the Creator Economy (CCE), the first higher-education center of its kind. The role offers a rare opportunity to shape an emerging academic field and define creator-economy education and research at a national level.

The Professor of Practice will serve as Deputy Director of the CCE, advancing its academic vision, curriculum, programming, partnerships, and growth in collaboration with faculty and staff across Syracuse University. The position is part of a bargaining unit represented by SEIU, Local 200United.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Deputy Director of the Center for the Creator Economy.
• Teach six courses per year at both undergraduate and graduate levels (typically three per semester).
• Maintain active industry connections to support student learning and engagement with partners.
• Collaborate on developing innovative courses and programming related to the creator economy.
• Foster a welcoming environment that supports the CCE’s growth and cross-campus collaborations.
• Participate in center, school, and university service activities, including committees and advising.
• Mentor students and contribute to experiential, career-ready education.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (required for this rank).
• Meaningful industry experience and professional networks in the creator economy.
• Ability to contribute to the CCE’s success through industry connections, executive education, and student placement.
• Willingness to engage in service-related initiatives and organizational leadership.
• Strong verbal, communication, and interpersonal skills to collaborate with students, faculty, and alumni.
• Problem-solving mindset and innovative approach to education and programming.
• Capacity to fulfill non-teaching duties, including academic advising, committee service, and community engagement.
• Comfort working with students of diverse backgrounds and experience levels, including international students.

About the Schools and Center

The Center for the Creator Economy (CCE) is the first of its kind in higher education, advancing research, partnerships, and cross-disciplinary collaboration in the rapidly expanding creator economy. The Professor of Practice will help shape the CCE’s academic vision and curriculum, teaching courses in content creation, digital strategy, social media, influencer marketing, campaigns, or creator entrepreneurship.

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with a global footprint, offering over 200 majors and 200 advanced degree programs across 13 schools and colleges. The Whitman School of Management and Newhouse School of Public Communications are leaders in business and communications education, respectively.

About Syracuse

Syracuse is a medium-sized city in Central New York with a metro-area population of approximately 500,000. The region offers a low cost of living, diverse cultural and recreational opportunities, and proximity to parks, museums, festivals, and professional venues. Seasonal attractions include water skiing, snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking trails along the Erie Canal.