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Lecturer - MCOM Sports

Position Number: 7144677
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Communications - Media & Communication Studies

Lecturer - MCOM Sports

44594BR
Position DescriptionCandidates will have teaching and/or professional experience in one or more of the following specialties: transmedia sports writing and digital content production; serving as a member of a communications office (such as communications, sports information, creative services or marketing/fan engagement offices); broadcasting, or competition-related live-streaming, video and/or audio; print, broadcast or digital sports reporting; serving in a strategic communication; advertising agency settings with experience serving on teams for such clients as those pursuing name/image/likeness (NIL) opportunities or managing sport organization clientele; handling community relations efforts or those with experience serving on social media or creative media teams for sports or entertainment clients. Expertise in some aspect of digital media production is required along with some experience working within a sport, entertainment or media organization, or an agency where sport, entertainment or media organizations or their people are clientele. (Time spent working as an undergraduate or graduate student may count toward the experience requirement).Successful candidates will help the College of Media & Communication program-build to enhance an already rich environment in which to teach and mentor students with interest in sports media production and creative services for digital content. With an existing strong, collaborative relationship with TTU Athletics, graduate (Sports Communication), undergraduate (Sports Media) certificate programs, and exemplar undergraduate student organizations, such as RaiderVision (JCMI program, live sport broadcast), Bullet Advertising and RaiderComm PR teams, the position will be well supported for their expected teaching and service (advising) roles as they help us meet growing demand among students for experiential learning opportunities in sports media production and creative services.The College of Media and Communication at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month Lecturerposition inMCOM Area(for Sports Media Initiatives)to beginSeptember 1, 2026All prospective employees are encouraged to visitWork at Texas Techto learn more about becoming a part of our campus community.

Position Description
Candidates will have teaching and/or professional experience in one or more of the following specialties: transmedia sports writing and digital content production; serving as a member of a communications office (such as communications, sports information, creative services or marketing/fan engagement offices); broadcasting, or competition-related live-streaming, video and/or audio; print, broadcast or digital sports reporting; serving in a strategic communication; advertising agency settings with experience serving on teams for such clients as those pursuing name/image/likeness (NIL) opportunities or managing sport organization clientele; handling community relations efforts or those with experience serving on social media or creative media teams for sports or entertainment clients. Expertise in some aspect of digital media production is required along with some experience working within a sport, entertainment or media organization, or an agency where sport, entertainment or media organizations or their people are clientele. (Time spent working as an undergraduate or graduate student may count toward the experience requirement).

Successful candidates will help the College of Media & Communication program-build to enhance an already rich environment in which to teach and mentor students with interest in sports media production and creative services for digital content. With an existing strong, collaborative relationship with TTU Athletics, graduate (Sports Communication), undergraduate (Sports Media) certificate programs, and exemplar undergraduate student organizations, such as RaiderVision (JCMI program, live sport broadcast), Bullet Advertising and RaiderComm PR teams, the position will be well supported for their expected teaching and service (advising) roles as they help us meet growing demand among students for experiential learning opportunities in sports media production and creative services.

The College of Media and Communication at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month Lecturer position in MCOM Area (for Sports Media Initiatives) to begin September 1, 2026

All prospective employees are encouraged to visit Work at Texas Tech to learn more about becoming a part of our campus community.

About the University
Founded in 1923, Texas Tech University began with a mission to serve the needs of West Texas, but its impact has always reached far beyond. Today, Texas Tech, located in Lubbock (pop. 300,000+), is home to a vibrant community of more than 42,000 students.Texas Tech's 1,800-acre campus showcases Spanish Renaissance architecture and is home to one of the country's largest public art collections. Its 13 colleges include a prestigious School of Law and a distinguished School of Veterinary Medicine. These programs equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their respective fields. Built on the values of West Texas - hard work, grit and authenticity - the university graduates students who are deeply engaged in service to their communities and well-positioned to succeed in the world. Texas Tech is committed to achieving research and scholarly accomplishments that compare favorably to the member institutions of the Association of American Universities (AAU). For more than 100 years, Texas Tech has been a premier destination for those seeking a world-class education and a unique, personalized experience as a member of the Red Raider family.

About the College
The College of Media & Communication (CoMC) at Texas Tech University serves undergraduate students with majors in five departments (Advertising & Brand Strategy, Communication Studies, Digital Media & Professional Communication, Journalism & Creative Media Industries, Public Relations & Strategic Communication Management), and more than 350 M.A. students in three programs, and more than 40 Ph.D. students. CoMC is the highest rated research unit in the TTU system per the 2020 Academic Ranking of World Universities (Shanghai Ranking). Its private and state grants initiatives have skyrocketed in recent years, achieving its 2025 grants goals in Fall 2020. It maintains high standards for teaching, even as its reputation as a media research center expands. CoMC metrics for retention of students and efficiency of graduation lead Texas Tech in many categories. Junior faculty hires from top doctoral programs in recent years reflect this ascendance. Areas of research focus among the CoMC faculty include strategic communication, science/health communication, gaming/AI, leadership communication, interpersonal/organizational communication, political communication, and sport communication. Faculty employ a wide range of social scientific and interpretive research methods. The College's Center for Communication Research offers state-of-the-art facilities for studying audience responses to media messages (https://www.depts.ttu.edu/comc/research/ccr/). Affiliates of the Thomas Jay Harris Institute for Hispanic & International Communication engage in teaching, research and community outreach related to Hispanic and international/intercultural communication (comc.ttu.edu/research/hihic). Please visit the college's website for more information: www.depts.ttu.edu/comc..

About the Department/School/Area
The Lecturer position will be housed in the MCOM Area unit that serves the College of Media & Communication disciplines noted above. The Lecturer will teach primarily MCOM courses, although there may be occasions where this position will teach within a major (such as Advertising & Brand Strategy, Journalism, Creative Media Industries, and Public Relations & Strategic Communication Management) as the need arises.

Major/Essential Functions
At Texas Tech University, the Lecturer title designates a full-time, non-tenure-acquiring role with primary duties in teaching organized classes and/or instructional labs. In line with TTU's strategic priorities to engage and empower a dynamic student body, applicants should have experience working with a breadth of student populations at the undergraduate level.

As a faculty member in the MCOM Area, Undergraduate programs you will be expected to:

Teach eight courses per academic year (4/4).
Contribute to the teaching mission of the department.
Work collegially across CoMC disciplines.
Mentor/advise students with interest in sports media.
Provide service to the department, college, and university.

Service duty expectations will include program-building within a cross disciplinary undergraduate minor curriculum, as well as activities such as advising a new sports media creative team and liaising with assigned members of the TTU Athletics staff. Other service to the department, college, and university is expected and is generally characterized by serving on various committees. Lecturers in the CoMC begin with a 9-month standard salary of $59,000 annually.

Although summer teaching is not guaranteed, it can be offered, and, when available, would warrant additional compensation.

Faculty Qualifications

Candidates must have completed 18 graduate credit hours in one of the following areas, before August 10, 2026: Advertising, Journalism, Mass Communication, or PR/Strategic Communication.
Candidates must have specific experience in teaching as Instructor of Record (IoR) and Teaching Assistant (e.g. lab instructor) in media and communication courses at the undergraduate or graduate.
Candidates must have a portfolio of their own digital media production for sport organization clientele.
Candidates must have participated in experiential learning opportunities, (e.g. advising or member of university or college organization, study abroad, etc.) either as an instructor or advisor to such groups or by participating in them during their academic experiences.
Successful candidates must be eligible to work in the United States at the time of application.

Preferred Qualifications
In addition to the required qualifications, individuals with the following preferred qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply:

Completion of the Master's degree before August 10, 2026.
Experience teaching in more than one of the communication disciplines within the College of Media & Communication undergraduate curriculum areas.
At least one year of professional experience working in relevant, applied communication contexts producing media content either for a sport organization (e.g. an athletic department) or on behalf of sport or entertainment clientele (e.g. agency). Time spent working for a sport organization or agency, while a student may be considered, whether paid or volunteer.
Participation in experiential learning opportunities as either an advisor or participant on behalf of a recognized sport organization (e.g. study abroad, pep squad, fan engagement, etc.).
Experience working in the Canvas Learning Management (LMS) system and teaching in the online modality.
Experience using the Adobe Creative Suite (or similarly professional, alternative tools) to produce digital content.

Duty Point
TTU Lubbock, main campus and affiliated facilities

To apply, visit workattexastech.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.