Job Description The Virginia Tech School of Communication invites applications for a full-time open-rank Professor of Practice non-tenure-track. The successful candidate will be expected to teach sports media and analytics courses which could include: Intro to Sports Media Sports Journalism Broadcasting Performance Sports Play-by-Play Reporting Sportscenter As well as courses relevant to the successful candidates area of expertise. The expected teaching load is three classes per semester. Required Qualifications Masters degree in journalism or related field, or bachelors degree in journalism, communication, or related field with substantial experience in sports media. Demonstration of extensive professional sports media industry expertise. Preferred Qualifications Doctorate in journalism or related field. Full-time experience in sports media. Sports broadcasting experience. Sports production experience. College-level teaching experience. Familiarity with multimedia equipment and editing software (mirrorless DSLR cameras, ENG cameras, control room equipment, sideline reporting equipment, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.). How to Apply Please submit: 1. A curriculum vitae. 2. A cover letter briefly detailing prior teaching experience (if applicable) and fit with the job description, school, and Virginia Techs Principles of Community. 3. Contact information including email addresses for three references. Application materials must be submitted online at www.jobs.vt.edu. Overtime Status Exempt. Not eligible for overtime. Appointment Type Restricted Review Date 4/27/26 Additional Information The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check. About Virginia Tech Dedicated to its motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a School of Medicine, a School of Veterinary Medicine, a College of Graduate Studies, and an Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually. Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development. Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity, or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Hannah Deu at hannah8@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.