Description

The West Virginia University Reed College of Media seeks an experienced multimedia sports journalist to teach courses in the college's unique Sports and Adventure Media major starting in August 2024.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in sports and adventure media reporting and writing and in audio, video and digital content production. A bachelor's degree in journalism with at least seven years of professional experience as a multimedia sports journalism is required. Experience teaching sports writing and production and mentoring young professionals of diverse backgrounds is preferred.

West Virginia University is an inclusive campus and seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the people of West Virginia; to maintain the excellence of the University; and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives and ways of knowing and learning. The University has programs to assist with partner employment, schooling, and other family concerns.

To apply, upload an application, resume, cover letter, and list of three references. Applications should include a link to a professional digital portfolio.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

For questions about the position or the application process, please contact Journalism/Media Program Chair Emily Corio at Emily.corio@mail.wvu.edu.

Qualifications

A master's degree in Journalism, Media Studies, Communications or a related field and relevant professional media experience is desired; however, candidates with a bachelor's degree and at least seven years of professional media experience are also encouraged to apply.

The Reed College of Media at West Virginia University is located in Morgantown, WV, about 70 miles south of Pittsburgh, PA, and a three-hour drive from Washington, D.C. Outdoor adventure recreation abounds in the area, including some of the East's best rock climbing and whitewater rafting, just minutes from town.

WVU is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The university is committed to diversity and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.