Assistant or Associate Professor : Sports Media & Society

Position OverviewThe William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications at the University of Kansas seeks an engaged, dynamic, and experienced scholar in sports media to join our faculty, primarily serving in our Sports Media & Society concentration. We are looking for scholars who can teach experiential sports classes while also providing a better understanding of the complex world of sports media and its role in society.

Appointment at a particular level will be based on an applicant's research / creative portfolio and teaching record. This full-time, tenure-track position will start in August 2026.

The William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications fosters a collegial atmosphere that encourages interdisciplinary collaboration and mutual respect among faculty, staff and students. Applicants who demonstrate teaching, research, or creativity expertise in one or more of the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply : sports media, broadcast / visual communication, sports marketing, sports management, data analytics, and / or emergent media practices. Individuals with live production experience will be preferred.

Sports Media & Society is the School's fastest-growing concentration, allowing students to pursue all aspects of sports media, including broadcast, digital, public relations and marketing communications.

Successful applicants will have a terminal degree in journalism, mass communication, sports management, or related fields. Applicants are encouraged to outline areas of interest in their application materials. The successful candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. by the time of appointment.

Applications will be reviewed starting on October 17, 2025, and evaluations will proceed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.Job Description 40% Teaching :

• Teach a 2-2 course load while developing curriculum in undergraduate and graduate programs, in-person and virtually, based upon needs of the School
• Mentor undergraduate, masters, and Ph.D. students
• Hold regular office hours

40% Research :

20% Service :

Required QualificationsFor appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor :

For appointment at the rank of Associate Professor :

Contact Information to ApplicantsPlease provide the following items with your application :

Applications will be reviewed starting on October 20, 2025, and evaluations will proceed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.Application Review BeginsThursday October 23, 2025Anticipated Start DateTuesday August 18, 2026Apply to Job