Lecturer of Sports Media

Job Description

Lecturer of Sports Media
 
The Reynolds School of Journalism, honored with national awards in diversity and curricular innovation, is seeking a passionate and innovative Lecturer of Sports Media to help shape the future of sports storytelling. This position offers a unique opportunity to teach and mentor students who are eager to explore the dynamic world of sports journalism, broadcasting, and digital media. We are looking for an experienced sports media professional with a deep understanding of the evolving landscape. Candidates should have a demonstrated specialty in one or two sports media related key areas, such as social media strategy, podcasting, eSports, play-by-play broadcasting, sports photography, immersive digital storytelling, and more. Particularly, we seek an individual who will inspire students through teaching and creative work in sports media while contributing to the school’s forward-thinking and interdisciplinary initiatives.
 
The lecturer will teach courses that prepare students to report, write, edit, and produce compelling sports content across multiple platforms. The lecturer will guide students in understanding the ethical, cultural, and technological dimensions of sports media and communication, while encouraging creativity and critical thinking. The role will also involve helping to develop a curriculum that reflects current industry trends, mentoring and advising students in their academic and professional journeys, and collaborating with faculty, student media organizations, and athletics departments.
 
This position is a nine-month, non-tenure track, academic year appointment, available at the rank of Lecturer.
 
Required Qualifications
The selected candidate will have substantial professional sports media experience and at least a Master's degree.
  
Total Compensation 
The total compensation package includes a competitive salary, moving allowance (if applicable), a generous retirement plan, health insurance options that include dental and vision, life insurance, along with many other benefits. Additionally, there is a grant-in-aid educational benefit for faculty and dependents.  For more information, please visit: UNR Benefits
 
Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program 
The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples’ professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada. Dual Career Program 
 
Department Information
The Reynolds School has built a national reputation for curricular innovation, entrepreneurial learning and a collegial, collaborative climate for both professionals and scholars. The RSJ in recent years has received AEJMC’s Equity and Diversity Award and the Online News Association’s Grand Prize for Innovation in Journalism Education.
 
Diversity, equity and inclusion are central to the mission of the School. Our faculty, staff and students strive to foster an environment that is conducive to exploring, engaging and expressing diverse perspectives and is respectful of diverse identities. Candidates will be asked to address how their work contributes to advancing these goals.

The scenic campuses of the University of Nevada, Reno, a Carnegie Research One institution and Carnegie Engaged University, are located in Reno and Incline Village, on the north shore of Lake Tahoe. The Reno region is a recreational paradise, chosen by Outside Magazine as one of the nation’s Best Towns, with nearby world-class skiing and snowboarding, hiking, kayaking and mountain biking. The area is home to a burgeoning tech sector, with vibrant food and arts scenes.
 
Contact Information
Adem Ferati: aferati@unr.edu
 
Required Attachment(s)
Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at jobs@unr.edu.
 
Please attach the following attachments to your application:
1) Resume/CV
2) Cover Letter
4) Contact information for three professional references
5) Please write a brief statement (two page maximum) about how you would contribute toward our mission of creating a culturally inclusive environment in the role for which you are applying.
Application Review
 
This posting is open until filled
Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. This search will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

To apply, follow this link:
https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UNR-external/job/University-of-Nevada-Reno---Main-Campus/Lecturer-Teaching-Assistant-Professor-of-Sports-Media_R0149362

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