Description:
POSITION: Assistant Professor/Instructor of Digital Media & Sports Communication
SUPERVISOR: Dean of the School of Arts, Education, & Humanities
DEPARTMENT: School of Arts, Education, & Humanities
LOCATION: On-campus, located in Tiffin, OH
JOB TYPE: Full-time
GRANT-FUNDED: No
SOC Code: 25-1122
The Instructor/Assistant Professor of Digital Media & Sports Communication is an in-person, on-campus position that will teach undergraduate video production and sports media courses while directing a campus broadcast studio supporting live, recorded, and athletic events. The Instructor/ Assistant Professor of Digital Media & Sports Communication will mentor and manage a diverse Sports Media Team, coordinating schedules, assignments, and hands-on production experiences. This role requires close collaboration with Athletics and active recruitment of prospective students, along with strong leadership, organizational, and live-production management skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Teach undergraduate courses in video production, sports media, and others as needed and as assigned
- Coordinate activities and recruitment for a large and diverse student Sports Media Team
- Serve as director of new campus broadcast and video production studio
- Work collaboratively with Athletics to ensure effective media support for broadcasts
Requirements:
Education
- Master's Degree or higher in the field of Digital Media or a related field, or a Bachelor's Degree and professional certifications in Digital Media or a related field.
Video Production
- Experience producing engaging video and digital content across platforms
- Portfolio showcasing knowledge of diverse production styles, client collaboration, and current social media and digital storytelling trends
- Proficiency in camera operation, cinematography, lighting, audio, editing workflows, motion graphics, live and multi-camera production, drone or mobile video, studio and field production techniques
- Experience with industry-standard software
- Knowledge of current content creation, branding, and social media strategies
Sports Media
- Ability to manage live sports production workflows for multiple sports
- Ability to manage basic broadcast studio operations including vMix production, studio and camera operation, lighting, audio production
- Ability to manage broadcast operations
- Experience in sports storytelling, journalism, photography, and creating digital content across multiple delivery platforms
Leadership & Management
- Ability to lead, mentor, and motivate student teams with varying skill levels
- Demonstrated success in building collaborative, high-performing teams
- Commitment to student development, coaching, and experiential learning
- Exceptional organizational and logistical coordination skills
- Ability to manage complex production schedules, assignments, and deadlines across multiple sports seasons
- Experience overseeing live or off-campus broadcast operations
- Strong attention to detail to ensure quality control in live and recorded productions
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with athletics staff, coaches, and campus stakeholders
Student Recruitment & Outreach
- Ability to engage and recruit prospective students, including outreach to high school programs
- Strong public-facing communication and relationship-building skills
- Experience representing programs at events, visits, and community engagements
- Passion for promoting academic programs and student opportunities
Why Join Tiffin University?
Tiffin University offers a collaborative, mission-driven environment where your financial expertise directly supports student success and institutional growth. We value innovation, transparency, and partnership—and provide the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
At Tiffin University, we believe in taking care of our employees. That’s why all full-time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their health, financial security, and work-life balance:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance to keep you and your family healthy.
- Health Savings Account with annual employer incentive contribution & Flex Spending Account with options to save pre-tax dollars for medical, dental, and vision expenses.
- Employer-paid basic life insurance and long-term disability, plus voluntary plans for supplemental life insurance and short-term disability.
- A 403(b)-retirement plan with employer matching contributions to help you plan for the future.
- Generous paid annual and sick leave, plus paid holidays throughout the year.
- Educational tuition benefits for you and eligible family members.
- Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support.
Tiffin University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. While we strive for a diverse mix of candidates, all employment decisions are made without regard to race, sex, or other protected characteristics. Tiffin University is an Equal Opportunity Employer