Teaching Assistant Professor - Reed School of Media and Communications

About the role

The West Virginia University Reed School of Media and Communications seeks a dynamic, collegial faculty member for a hybrid position that combines teaching courses in the Reed School with recruiting, training, and supervising students who work with WVU Athletics on media operations and productions. The role’s primary objectives are to deliver high‑quality academic instruction aligned with current sports media industry practices, mentor and supervise students in live, real‑world athletics media environments, enhance WVU Athletics’ media output, and serve as a liaison between the Reed School and WVU Athletics media operations. The Reed School offers a BSJ in advertising and public relations, journalism (including multimedia storytelling and broadcast production), and sports and adventure media; a BA in multidisciplinary media studies; and an online major in integrated marketing communications. Students intern at top regional and national outlets, work for campus media such as U‑92 radio and The Daily Athenaeum newspaper, and participate in professionally affiliated student organizations. The School also provides four master’s programs (one on‑ground, three fully online), with its advertising and public relations program accredited by ACEJMC, and emphasizes service‑learning and experiential coursework as part of WVU’s land‑grant mission. The College of Creative Arts and Media encompasses over 2,000 students across four professionally accredited schools, and West Virginia University is committed to the personal and professional growth of its employees, fostering a supportive community that champions work‑life balance, collaboration, and the core values of service, curiosity, respect, accountability, and appreciation.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in live sports video and digital production; digital media tools including AI for brand promotion and audience engagement; sports video reporting, storytelling, and production; ensure program curriculum aligns with industry standards and emerging technologies.
• Advise and mentor students pursuing careers in sports media and communications; supervise internships and practicum courses throughout the year