Job Location : Milwaukee,WI, USA
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Posting Number 201104237 Position Title Instructor of Practice, Sports Production State WI Employment Status Full Time Position Status Regular If Limited Term (End Date of Assignment, Project, or Grant) Position Type Faculty Job Family Faculty Position Overview
The Diederich College of Communication at Marquette University invites applications for a non-tenure track position for an Instructor of Practice beginning August 11, 2025, with a teaching and professional background in live sports production.
We seek an engaged teacher who will teach and work collaboratively across departments within the college and with other related programs at the university. Candidates should have a professional background in sports media production, an interest in teaching and should expect to support a variety of student engagement efforts. The ideal candidate will be active in both the profession and community.
Candidates should be able to teach courses across the curriculum in sports communication or media production. Candidates may also teach courses in their areas of expertise at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
In addition to teaching, the successful candidate will work with the Athletics department to manage a student crew to produce live multicamera broadcasts for various Marquette sports.
J. William and Mary Diederich College of Communication: The College includes the departments of Communication Studies, Digital Media and Performing Arts, Journalism and Media Studies, and Strategic Communication. A transformational $28 million gift from the Diederichs funded the renovation of historic Johnston Hall, which houses the College. This renewal furnished Johnston Hall with state-of-the-art laboratory and studio technology. Today, the Diederich gift helps support faculty development, travel, and research throughout the College. The College has a strong commitment to achieving diversity and is actively working on goals established in its Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion plan. The college strongly encourages women and members of underrepresented groups to apply. Our faculty are committed to communication for the greater good. For more information on the College's offerings, mission, and vision, visit
Duties and Responsibilities
Candidate will be responsible for recruiting, training, and leading a student crew in the live broadcast of athletic events.
Candidate will teach courses in one or more of the following areas depending on expertise: sport communication, digital media production, journalism. Candidate may also develop new courses in their area of expertise.
Preferred applicants will have a strong commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion, and be able to contribute to curriculum development and diversity and inclusiveness initiatives. The candidate should expect to support student engagement efforts including student recruitment, student co-curricular activities, and student advising.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Bachelor's degree in an area of communication or a closely related field with a knowledge base in media production or sports communication, and five or more years of professional experience.
Must be able to demonstrate an ability to produce and direct a live sports broadcast; hire and manage crew; organize, train, and mentor students.
Should be able to teach at least two classes from among the following: Game management, Fan engagement, Sports analytics, Marketing, PR/Media relations, Sports Writing, Sports Journalism, Basic Production, Live Production.
Additionally, the candidate should demonstrate potential for engaged teaching excellence.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of Ross Xpression, Acuity, Tricaster, CueIT, Blackmagic Ursa, RTS, Photoshop or similar professional tools is preferred.
Prior experience teaching at the university level is preferred.
Department College of Communication Posting Date 10/29/2024 Closing Date Special Instructions to Applicants
We will begin reviewing applications on December 1, 2024. It will remain open until filled.
EOE Statement
It is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.
Required Documents
Required Documents
* Resume
* Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
* Curriculum Vitae
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