Job Information
Ferris State University Assistant Professor - Sports Communication in Big Rapids, Michigan
Position Title:
Assistant Professor - Sports Communication
Location:
Big Rapids (Main Campus)
Department:
33500 - Humanities
Advertised Salary:
$64,000 to $66,000 Salary commensurate with education, experiences and other requirements. Comprehensive benefit package (health care, vacation, etc.)
FLSA:
Exempt
*Temporary/Continuing: *
Continuing
Part-Time/Full-Time:
Full-Time
Union Group:
Ferris Faculty Association (MEA-NEA)
Term of Position:
9 Month
At Will/Just Cause:
Just Cause
Summary of Position:
The Sports Communication program offers three degree levels: Bachelor of Science, Minor and Certificate. The program is rooted and housed in the Communication discipline with one required emphasis area selected from the following: Social Media and Digital Communication, Multimedia Journalism, Integrated Marketing Techniques, Event Management, or Sports Sciences. Majors may also select the Management and Leadership concentration within the Sports Communication major. All majors complete an additional Academic Minor to enhance their versatility. These interdisciplinary career pathways include collaborations with programs in four Colleges at Ferris State University. The successful candidate will be expected to teach a 4-4 load of classes and direct internships or practicum/research projects. Required courses include Communication in Sports Organizations, (project-based) Sports Communication and Seminar in Sports Communication; and other Communication courses, ranging from General Education service courses in Public Speaking, Interpersonal Communication, Small Group Decision Making, Intercultural Communication, Diversity and Communication. The candidate will be encouraged to develop courses within their area of expertise. As Sports Communication "champion," the candidate will participate in recruitment activities, advise students, coordinate programma