Teaching Assistant Professor - Reed School of Media and Communications

The West Virginia University Reed School of Media and Communications seeks a dynamic, collegial faculty member for a hybrid position who will combine teaching courses in the Reed School with recruiting, training, and supervising students who work with WVU Athletics on media operations and productions.

Primary Objectives\:

• 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
• Serve as a liaison between the Reed School and WVU Athletics media operations

Key Responsibilities

Academic Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in topics including\:
  • 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
• Assist with planning and execution of annual week-long high school summer media camp
• Participate in departmental service

Athletics Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, assign, and supervise students working with WVU Athletics on the following\: (1) Game-day operation of cameras, switchers, replay machines, graphics programs, and scoring systems for live videoboard coverage or live ESPN+ broadcasts under the leadership and direction assigned by Athletics; (2) Feature storytelling and long-form projects to be used in halftime segments of ESPN broadcasts
• Work daily with Assistant Athletics Director for Broadcasting to assign crew for all events. Crew includes both students in the program along with Freelancers employed by WVU Athletics. Ensure all crew positions are filled, including replacing members when previously assigned staff call off.
• Assist in developing content strategies consistent with NCAA, Big 12 Conference, ESPN, and WVU Athletics’ guidelines
• Attend weekly ESPN content meetings to keep up with execution styles, promotional requirements, and storyline priorities, sharing this information as part of her/ his curriculum with the students, as appropriate.