Professional-Track Assistant Professor Position in Sports Journalism and Media

Description

The School of Journalism and Media at the University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a full-time, professional-track faculty member at the rank of assistant professor in the area of sports journalism and media to begin in Fall 2027. The School is part of the top-ranked Moody College of Communication, which includes programs in Advertising & Public Relations, Communication and Leadership, Communication Studies, Radio-Television-Film, and Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences. The School, which offers B.J., M.A., and Ph.D. degrees, is housed in the G.B. Dealey Center for New Media. 

We seek an accomplished media professional whose work reflects the rapidly evolving landscape of sports journalism. The successful candidate will bring demonstrated expertise in reporting and storytelling across digital platforms. We are particularly interested in candidates who have a strong understanding in how to use social media, social video, audio, data and other techniques to build an audience across multiple platforms. 

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in sports journalism and related areas. Topics may include sports reporting, multimedia storytelling, social media strategy, sports video production, live and event coverage, audience development, among others.  The faculty member will also mentor students pursuing careers in sports media, contribute to curriculum development, and help strengthen relationships with industry partners.  Dependent upon the qualifications of the candidate, there may be opportunities to participate in sports-related initiatives such as the Moody College sports production minor, the Center for Sports Communication & Media, and the School’s summer high school sports journalism camp.  

School of Journalism and Media: https://journalism.utexas.edu/

Moody College of Communication: http://moody.utexas.edu/

Qualifications

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field and have at least five years of professional sports media experience at the time of appointment.  Candidates with expertise in covering major sporting events or developing enterprise and investigative sports reporting will be especially attractive, as will candidates who have demonstrated experience building and engaging digital audiences. Experience teaching at the college level is preferred.

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit a letter of interest, resume/curriculum vitae, and an online portfolio showcasing recent professional work. Please also provide the names and contact information for three references. Letters of recommendation will be requested of finalists. 

Screening of applicants will begin September 14, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Applications must be made via Interfolio. If you do not have a Dossier account with Interfolio, you will be prompted to create one prior to applying for the position. If you have questions about using Interfolio, please email [email protected] or call (877) 997-8807.

Questions can be directed to the chair of the search committee, Professor Robert Quigley at [email protected]. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.