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

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.