Posted October 10, 2025
Instructional Assistant Professor of Sports Journalism
The School of Journalism and New Media at the University of Mississippi invites applications for a nine-month instructional assistant professor of Journalism, with an emphasis in sports, starting August 2026.
Specifically, we seek an accomplished digital storyteller who can teach a variety of sports journalism and traditional journalism courses. Successful candidates should be able to teach students to report, write, capture video, and edit professional-quality sports stories across broadcast, streaming, and social platforms. This hire will have the opportunity to shape curriculum, collaborate with athletics and local media partners, and elevate the school’s profile in sports media by supporting the development of outstanding content and internship and career placement.
This is a non-tenure track position. The teaching load is four courses each semester and may include both face-to-face and online courses. The successful candidate will be expected to be an active member of the School and University communities, participating in service to the school, university, and profession.
Department of Journalism
The Department of Journalism consists of 12 full-time tenure-track/tenured and instructional faculty, with more than 350 majors. The program, established in 1947, emphasizes fundamental skills, such as reporting, writing and visuals, while consistently evolving to match the dynamic media landscape. The department also features instructors with decades of professional experience in news organizations across the state and the nation. In Spring 2024, the School of Journalism and New Media received a $4 million gift to establish the Jordan Center for Journalism Advocacy and Innovation to advance journalistic standards and promote media literacy by equipping journalists and citizens alike with tools to navigate the complex media environment, fostering a more resilient and informed public.
School of Journalism and New Media
The School of Journalism and New Media offers undergraduate and graduate programs in Journalism, Integrated Marketing Communications, and Media and Communication. Learn more about the School of Journalism and New Media at https://jnm.olemiss.edu/
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates will be evaluated based on the following:
- An advanced degree (ex. MA, MS, JD, etc.) in Journalism, Communication, Media, or a related field
- Experience and/or potential to teach courses related to sports media and journalism
- A record of professional achievement related to sports media and journalism
Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the start of the interview
Application Procedures
For priority consideration, applicants should submit their files by October 24.
The position will remain open until it is filled. To apply, upload the following to https://careers.olemiss.edu/job/University-Instructional-Assistant-Professor-of-Sports-Journalism-MS-38677/1332614900/
- A cover letter summarizing the applicant’s qualifications for the position
- Complete curriculum vitae
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness
- Contact information for three references
*All materials must be submitted electronically. Printed materials will not be accepted.
Please direct inquiries to the chair of the search committee: Bill Cassidy (bcassidy@olemiss.edu)
Priority consideration deadline: October 15, 2025.
Founded in 1848, the University of Mississippi is Mississippi’s flagship university. Included in the elite group of R-1: Doctoral Universities – Highest Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification, it has a long history of producing leaders in public service, academics and business. With more than 24,000 students, Ole Miss is the state’s largest university and is ranked among the nation’s fastest-growing institutions. Its 15 academic divisions include a major medical school, nationally recognized schools of accountancy, law and pharmacy, and the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College, renowned for a blend of academic rigor, experiential learning and opportunities for community action.