Job Description

Position Overview

The Eugene S. Pulliam School of Journalism and Creative Media in the College of Communication at Butler University invites applications for a lecturer in Sports Media. The successful candidate will teach primarily entry-level classes in sports production, including Sports Shooting and Editing and Introduction to Studio Production, with the opportunity to engage with experiential learning programs. This full-time, nine-month term faculty member will have an expected start date in August 2025. Teaching loads for lecturers at Butler University are four courses (12 credits) each semester with an expectation service and maintaining creative/professional activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• An advanced degree (MA, MS) in Communication, Media, Journalism, or a related field (in  extraordinary circumstances a Bachelor’s degree and significant professional experience may be considered)
• Potential for successful teaching of undergraduate courses in media production
• Production experience directly related to sports media, media production, television production, news production, or related fields
• Record of professional achievement related to media production
• Excellent written communication skills
• Expressed desire to work with students, faculty, and staff from socially and culturally diverse backgrounds

Preferred Qualifications

While not everyone may meet all preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

• Terminal degree in communication, media, or related field (MFA, PhD);
• 5+ years of experience teaching at the college or university level
• Successful experience in the following:
• working collaboratively with others (e.g., committee service, being part of a production team, co-teaching);
• working independently (e.g., supervising a production, course development)
• Experience in Live Sports Productions as any of the following:
• Producer
• Director
• Technical Director
• Replay Operator
• Audio Operator
• Camera Operator 
• Graphics Operator
• Talent (Play-By-Play/Analyst)
• Experience in Sports Newsrooms/Departments as any of the following:
• Anchor
• Reporter (MMJ)
• Videographer
• Editor
• Producer
• Director
• Demonstrated successful experience teaching undergraduate media production courses
• Experience connecting and collaborating with media industry professionals on the local, regional, and/or national levels
• Effective interpersonal communication skills
• Effective oral communication skills
• Effective classroom management skills

To apply, candidates must submit:

1. A letter of application outlining qualifications, a teaching philosophy, and experience with/commitment to teaching a diverse student body
2. Curriculum vitae 
3. Contact information for three references, at least two of whom can speak to your ability or promise as an instructor

To be considered, please apply directly to the posting on Butler University’s career site. Materials should be addressed to:  Margaretha Geertsema-Sligh, SPM Search Committee Chair, College of Communication, Butler University, 4600 Sunset Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46208 . Please direct any search inquiries to Margaretha Geertsema-Sligh, spmsearch@butler.edu. Review of applications will begin March 22, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.  

About the College of Communication 

The College of Communication enrolls approximately 550 students across its 8 majors and online graduate program in Strategic Communication. CCOM is a dynamic and forward-thinking college that seeks to create an inclusive learning environment with a student-focused approach. Butler offers generous financial support for creative works, innovations in curricular development, and travel to present for domestic and international conferences. Additional information about the University and the College can be found at  Opportunities and support are available for engaging in work contributing to university-wide initiatives in Social Justice and Diversity, the Indianapolis Community Requirement, and Global Historical Studies.

Butler University is a private, nationally recognized comprehensive university encompassing seven colleges: Arts, Business, Communication, Education, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Pharmacy & Health Sciences and Founder's College. Approximately 4,500 undergraduate and 1,000 graduate and doctoral students are enrolled at Butler, representing 46 states and 24 countries.

Join us at the crossroads of tradition & transformation. A career at Butler University means so much more than a job. Join the dedicated, innovative, and supportive community of faculty and staff that is moving Butler Beyond.

Butler University is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for all employees. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, gender, gender identity, sex, race, religion, color, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other legally protected category.

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