Join our community and experience Emerson College! Emerson College seeks an entrepreneurial sports industry leader and/or scholar to join its nationally recognized Sports Communication program in the Department of Communication Studies. The successful candidate will collaborate with faculty and leaders from across the college to build a premier interdisciplinary academic center in the School of Communication, positioning Emerson as a leading destination for the study and advancement of sports leadership, management, communication, media, culture, and civic life. Rooted in Emerson's mission to educate extraordinary communicators and creators, the successful candidate will teach and mentor in its nationally recognized sports communication program, preparing students to lead in the rapidly-growing global sports ecosystem. The appointment begins August 19, 2027, with a mandatory two-day orientation, August 19 and 20, 2027. Professionals and/or academics with a distinguished record of leadership or scholarship in the sports industry are encouraged to apply, with hands-on experience in leadership and management, communication and public relations, and/or fandom and community engagement preferred. The successful candidate will show evidence of effective collaboration and the ability to engage with leaders internally and externally to build local, national, and global partnerships to support sports industry-related experiential learning and programming. Preferred Requirements: A master’s degree or higher in communication or related fields is preferred, with a bachelor’s degree and at least 10 years of experience required. A distinguished record of leadership and/or scholarship in the sports industry. Prior classroom teaching experience and interdisciplinary curriculum development at the college level in the context of a diverse student community is preferred. In addition to developing an academic center focused on sports leadership, management, communication, and media, the candidate will advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students. Supporting the theory-practice mission of the Department of Communication Studies, the candidate will have the opportunity to engage in experiential learning with Boston sports teams and programs, and outside Boston with the Washington, D.C. Program, Emerson LA, other teams and leagues, and civic engagement projects. Communication Studies is the first Communication department established in the United States, created at Emerson’s founding in 1880. Its 146-year legacy of nationally recognized leadership in teaching, practicing, and applying the power of communication is the foundation for its undergraduate and graduate programs in Sports Communication; Political Communication: Leadership, Politics and Social Advocacy; and Public Relations. It also offers an undergraduate major in Communication Studies and a graduate program in Digital Communication Leadership. Emerson College is the nation’s only four-year institution dedicated exclusively to undergraduate majors and master’s degrees in communication, arts, and media. It is located in the dynamic, multicultural city of Boston, close to major sports teams, arts institutions, performing arts venues, research centers, and industry partners. Emerson also has campuses in Los Angeles and the Netherlands. At Emerson College, we seek individuals who bring innovation, creativity, and impact to our curricular, co-curricular, and extra-curricular offerings. Emerson College believes the best way to achieve excellence is to foster a campus climate where everyone can thrive. As a community of artists, practitioners, scholars, and storytellers, we continually strive to cultivate a collaborative community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talented individuals from varied beliefs, backgrounds, and perspectives. Emerson College’s core values are creativity, innovation, inclusion, curiosity, equity, expression, and collaboration. Applicants should submit a CV or resume, a cover letter that speaks to their teaching philosophy and how they create learning environments in which everyone has the opportunity to excel, and the names and contact information for three references. Please note, in the job application where there is the "CV/Cover Letter/Additional Documents" drop box, you must include all of the required materials listed above. You can upload each document separately or as a combined PDF. Your application will not be complete without these documents. If you are having issues uploading, please email facultycareers@emerson.edu. Base salary for this appointment, as set by the CBA, will be $81,723 - $109,042 annually, commensurate with experience and rank of position. Additional salary, supplements, and/or stipends may be available and applicable. Emerson College is the nation’s only four-year institution dedicated exclusively to majors in communication and the arts in a liberal arts context. It is located in the dynamic multi-cultural city of Boston in close proximity to major arts institutions, performing art venues, and research centers. Emerson College has campuses in Los Angeles and the Netherlands, as well as MCI-Norfolk. At Emerson College, we seek individuals who bring innovation, creativity, and impact to our campuses to increase our depth, breadth, and diversity in our educational offerings. Emerson’s commitment to inclusive excellence is supported by a range of resources. Commitment to Inclusion Emerson College believes the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence is fostering a campus climate where everyone can thrive. As a community of scholars and storytellers, we continually strive to cultivate a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent, characterized by the intentional inclusion of individuals from varied backgrounds, perspectives, beliefs, and values. Annual Clery Report In accordance with the federal Clery and Campus SaVE Acts, Emerson College commits to providing all current and prospective students and employees with access to the annual campus security reports for each of our campuses. This report may be accessed from the Emerson College Police Department website. Emerson College has designated the Associate Vice President of Equity, Access & Equal Opportunity/ Title IX Coordinator to respond to inquiries regarding the College's Policy Against Discrimination, Harassment & Sexual Violence. The Associate Vice President of Equity, Access & Equal Opportunity/ Title IX Coordinator is located in the Ansin Building, 180 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02111, Suite 409, and may be reached by calling (617) 824-8999 or by emailing oeo@emerson.edu.

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