Professor of Practice - Television, Radio & Film

About the role

The S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University invites applications for a fulltime, Professor of Practice in the Television, Radio & Film (TRF) Department, starting August 17, 2026. The successful candidate will teach entertainment business and innovation/entrepreneurship courses for the department’s two business tracks of study: This faculty member will play a key role in creating curricula and student experiences that keep the Newhouse School at the crest of trends in entertainment media business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher is required for this rank.

Job Specific Qualifications

• Demonstrate distinguished professional accomplishment in an area of entertainment business practice and a clear potential for continuing impact in the entertainment media industry.
• Candidates will have prior teaching experience at the university level.
• Should be able to demonstrate development or mentorship of young people in educational or professional settings.
• Exhibits mastery of entertainment business subject matters based on distinguished professional experience, specifically in the areas of new media business models, the creator economy, media innovation and strategy, and entrepreneurship in the media space.
• Demonstrate credibility in the field of entertainment business that positions them as a sought-after expert or authority in the field and brings national visibility to the Newhouse School and Syracuse University.
• Demonstrate the capacity for service—the non-teaching, non-research duties that contribute to the functioning and governance of the academic institution and the broader professional community. The school expects a variety of service duties, including academic and career advising of undergraduate and graduate students; school and university committee service; and community engagement, etc. Excellence in service requires that candidates can demonstrate they are good team players as the strength of the school lies in interconnectedness of faculty, staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Aid in the creation of curricula and student experiences that keep the Newhouse School at the forefront of trends in entertainment media business.
• Teach entertainment business and innovation/entrepreneurship courses for the department’s two business tracks of study.
• Create classroom-to-industry connections that create professional opportunities/experiences for students.
• Foster cross-departmental and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Support course development across main, NYC, LA, and international programs.
• Build relationships with leading entertainment companies.
• Enhance the School’s national and global reputation.
• Stay informed on business trends and innovations.