Warner Endowed Visiting Assistant Professor of Journalism

Requisition: F

Hiring Salary/Recruiting Range: Commensurate with education and experience

Department: Dept of Mass Communication

General Requirements: This visiting position is a renewable term appointment, typically ranging from 1–3 years. Renewal beyond three years may be considered based on program needs, performance, and strategic alignment with the department's goals.

The Department of Mass Communication at Sam Houston State University serves more than 500 students studying journalism, broadcast production, public relations, advertising, and film. Located in the Dan Rather Communications Building, it is home to 90.5 The Kat, Channel 7, Bearkat Student Media, The Houstonian, and the annual Heatwave Media and Film Festival. The department blends research-focused and practice-oriented faculty of various backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

We are seeking a highly motivated and energetic individual to mentor and inspire the next generation of media professionals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in journalism, a passion for sports media, and a desire to contribute to the development of the department's new concentration and minor programs. Areas of interest include sports writing, sports reporting, data-driven sports journalism, AI technology, social media, mobile tools, and other multimedia skills for covering sports and sports programs.

The position begins in Fall 2026.

• Teach a 3/3 course load, including the media practicum, with the candidate's specialty.
• Teach two or more different subjects, such as mass media writing, introduction to sports media, media and sports, or other related fields in sports journalism or sports production.
• Serve as a liaison to industry professionals, alumni, and community stakeholders.
• Collaborate with faculty to strengthen the department's visibility and reputation.
• Develop and implement new courses that equip students with essential workforce readiness skills in the emerging media landscape.
• Participate in departmental and university service while maintaining active engagement in the field.

Located 40 miles north of suburban Houston, Sam Houston State University provides high-quality education, scholarship, and service to qualified students for the benefit of regional, state, national and international constituencies. The university is classified as a High Research Activity university and a