Assistant Professor of Practice in Sports Communication Job at Purdue University School of Nuclear Engineering, West Lafayette, IN

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  • Purdue University School of Nuclear Engineering
  • West Lafayette, IN

Job Description

PURDUE UNIVERSITY

Brian Lamb School of Communication

Assistant Professor of Practice in Sports Communication

Location: Indianapolis

Search Date: Fall 2025/Date Available: August 2026

Job Summary

Purdue University is seeking a practitioner or scholar of sports communication, sports public relations, or sports marketing for a faculty position in Indianapolis at the rank of Assistant Professor of Practice.

Principal Duties

The candidate for this non-tenure-track faculty position will be teaching and mentoring undergraduate students interested in Sports Communication at Purdue’s Indianapolis location. The standard teaching load is four courses per semester; teaching assignments will include topics such as sports communication, sports content creation, and sports professions. There is no research requirement, but there could be some supervision of internships.

Qualifications

The preferred candidate would have at least a master’s degree in communication, marketing, journalism, or a related field by the start date of the appointment. Professional experience in sports communication or sports management is highly desirable, as is experience teaching in higher education. Salary will be commensurate with training and experience.

More About The Position

As home not only to various major and minor league sports franchises but also the NCAA and other national amateur sports unions, Purdue’s Indianapolis location provides opportunities in sports communication for experiences, guest speakers, and internships. Candidates should consider how they might take advantage of these opportunities in their teaching and engagement, as students increasingly seek employment in this field.

The University

Purdue University is a public research university leading with excellence at scale. Ranked among top 10 public universities in the United States, Purdue discovers, disseminates and deploys knowledge with a quality and at a scale second to none. More than 107,000 students study at Purdue across multiple campuses, locations and modalities, including more than 58,000 at our main campus locations in West Lafayette and Indianapolis. Committed to affordability and accessibility, Purdue’s main campus has frozen tuition 14 years in a row. See how Purdue never stops in the persistent pursuit of the next giant leap — including its integrated, comprehensive Indianapolis urban expansion; the Mitch Daniels School of Business; Purdue Computes; and the One Health initiative — at  .

Application Process

Please visit the Purdue University Careers page via the links below to apply.

All applications must be submitted online and include: 1) Curriculum vitae or resume, 2) Cover letter, 3) Names and contact information for three references.

EXTERNAL candidates (non-Purdue employee) should submit application materials electronically via The job requisition ID number for this position is #39578, or access the position directly via this link:

INTERNAL Candidates (Purdue Employee) Should Apply Via This Link

Screening of applicants will begin December 12, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. A background check is required for employment in this position. For additional information, contact Search Committee Chair Dr. Josh Boyd, at boyd@purdue.edu, +1(765)494-3333.

Benefits Eligibility

YES

FLSA Status

Exempt

EEO Statement

Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access university.

Job Tags

Full time, Internship,

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