Professor of Practice - Television, Radio & Film

Professor of Practice - Television, Radio & Film

Location: Syracuse, NY
Pay Range: $80,00 - $82,516
Pay Determination:
Salary offers at Syracuse University will be based on education, experience, and relevant skills, as well as the academic or professional discipline of the position in the context of the home department, school, or college. Salary offers may also be influenced by prior relevant work or industry experience, where applicable. Faculty pay ranges are for 8.5 months salary unless otherwise specified.

FLSA Status: Exempt
Hours:
As determined by department chair and associate dean.

Job Type: Full Time
Rank: Professor of Practice
Campus:
Unionized Position Code: Not Applicable

Job Description:

The S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University invites applications for a fulltime, Professor of Practice in the Television, Radio & Film (TRF) Department, starting August 17, 2026. The successful candidate will teach entertainment business and innovation/entrepreneurship courses for the department's two business tracks of study:

This faculty member will play a key role in creating curricula and student experiences that keep the Newhouse School at the crest of trends in entertainment media business.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or higher is required for this rank.

Job Specific Qualifications:

• At Syracuse University, Professors of Practice are distinguished professional practitioners whose presence on campus and in the classroom connects the University community to valuable expertise and professional networks. To be a successful professor of practice candidate, the applicant must:
• Demonstrate distinguished professional accomplishment in an area of entertainment business practice and a clear potential for continuing impact in the entertainment media industry.
• Candidates will have prior teaching experience at the university level.
• Should be able to demonstrate development or mentorship of young people in educational or professional settings.
• Exhibits mastery of entertainment business subject matters based on distinguished professional experience, specifically in the areas of new media business models, the creator economy, new media strategies, and entrepreneurship in the media space.
• Demonstrate credibility in the field of entertainment business that positions them as a sought-after expert or authority in the field and brings national visibility to the Newhouse School and Syracuse University.
• Demonstrate the capacity for service-the non-teaching, non-research duties that contribute to the functioning and governance of the academic institution and the broader professional community. The school expects a variety of service duties, including academic and career advising of undergraduate and graduate students; school and university committee service; and community engagement, etc. Excellence in service requires that candidates can demonstrate they are good team players as the strength of the school lies in interconnectedness of faculty, staff and students.

Responsibilities:

Ideal candidates will demonstrate:

• A record of excellence in teaching and curriculum design at the university level and/or a record of mentorship or training of young people in a professional environment
• Deep expertise in entertainment business, particularly in:
  • Emerging media business models
  • The creator economy
  • Media innovation and strategy
  • Entrepreneurship in the media space
  • National visibility or leadership within the entertainment business industry
  • Strong collegiality and commitment to service, including student advising, committee work, and community/professional engagement
• Teaching responsibilities include six courses per academic year. Courses may include:
  • Introductory surveys of the entertainment industry
  • Advanced TV/media business
  • Media innovation and entrepreneurship
  • Entertainment business capstone
  • Additional topics reflecting emerging trends in the industry
• Additional expectations:
  • Classroom-to-industry connections that create professional opportunities/experiences for students
  • Foster cross-departmental and interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Support course development across main, NYC , LA, and international programs
  • Build relationships with leading entertainment companies
  • Enhance the Schools national and global reputation
  • Help keep faculty informed on business trends and innovations

Physical Requirements:
Not Applicable

Tools/Equipment:
Not Applicable

Application Instructions:

Applicants must submit the following documents for consideration:

1) Curriculum Vitae/Resume

2) Cover Letter that addresses the following:

a) teaching/mentorship philosophy and experience, whether in classroom or professional settings;

b) how you will create a classroom environment that is welcoming to all;

c) how you will stay connected to industry for the benefit of students, as is expected for Professors of Practice

3) List of at least three references with knowledge of your work

4) Optional: Professional/creative work samples

For more information contact Professor Tula Goenka, Search Committee Chair, S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, Syracuse University. Email: [email protected]

About the Newhouse School

The S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University trains the next generation of communications leaders, preparing students to not only enter a rapidly changing media industry, but to shape its future. Called one of the "very best schools" in its field by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications ( ACEJMC ) in an April 2023 reaccreditation report, Newhouse has been lauded for providing an excellent educational experience due to its outstanding students, faculty, staff, leadership and facilities, as well as financial stability and a deep curriculum. The Newhouse School is committed to expanding academic excellence through research and creative activity, as well as community engagement and professional opportunities to help students develop their skill set outside the classroom.

Newhouse is home to approximately 2,100 undergraduates, 200 residential masters degree students, 200 online masters degree students and 15 doctoral degree students. They are among the best in the country, having secured a place in the class through a highly competitive admissions process. The typical admitted first-year student has a 3.9 GPA .

The schools 250,000-square-foot, three-building complex is a leading-edge learning environment where students are exposed to top-notch tools and technologies used by professionals in the field. Features include Dick Clark Studios, a high-tech entertainment production facility that rivals many Hollywood studios; the Diane and Bob Miron Digital News Center, complete with a contemporary news set, a virtual studio that accommodates green screen production and state-of-the-art lighting systems and cameras; the Alan Gerry Center for Media Innovation, a creative hub where Newhouse expertise in content development and production meets the latest media technology and programming trends; the Emerging Insights Lab, a state-of-the-art social media command center; and the Collaborative Media Room, home to the student-produced multimedia news site, The NewsHouse.

To learn more about the Newhouse School, visit .

About Syracuse University:

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the Universitys 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit .

About the Syracuse area:

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Application Deadline: 06/30/2026

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