Assistant Professor, Communication - Sports Media

Fairfield University

Fairfield, CT, United States
Ph.d. in communication or related field
Teaching courses in sports media and communication
Research in sports communication
The Department of Communication at Fairfield University seeks an Assistant Professor with a focus on Sports and Media to start September 1st, 2026, pending budget approval

Job Summary

  • The Department of Communication at Fairfield University seeks an Assistant Professor with a focus on Sports and Media to start September 1st, 2026, pending budget approval.
  • The ideal candidate will teach courses such as Sports, Media, and Culture; Sports Media Industries; and Mass Media and Society, while contributing to curriculum based on their expertise.
  • Fairfield University embraces a liberal humanistic approach to education, encouraging critical thinking, free inquiry, and fostering ethical and religious values in line with its Jesuit, Catholic mission.

Matching Summary

The Department of Communication at Fairfield University seeks an Assistant Professor with a focus on Sports and Media to start September 1st, 2026, pending budget approval.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Ph.D. in Communication or related field
  • Teaching courses in Sports Media and Communication
  • Research in Sports Communication
  • Publication in peer-reviewed journals
  • Community partnerships and media translational efforts

Nice-to-have

  • Expertise in media studies
  • Critical sports studies
  • Contributing to curriculum development
  • Jesuit, Catholic mission alignment
  • Online MA program involvement

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. required by start date
  • Evidence of teaching effectiveness
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Research sample(s)
  • Ability to publish in peer-reviewed journals

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