Professor of Practice - Television, Radio & Film

Professor of Practice - Television, Radio & Film

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: Executive Track and Innovations and Entrepreneurship Track. 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: Bachelor's degree or higher is required for this rank.
Job Description: 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. They should be able to demonstrate development or mentorship of young people in educational or professional settings. They must exhibit 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. They must 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. They must 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.
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. They must have deep expertise in entertainment business, particularly in emerging media business models, the creator economy, media innovation and strategy, and entrepreneurship in the media space. They must have national visibility or leadership within the entertainment business industry. They must show 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, and additional topics reflecting emerging trends in the industry. Additional expectations include classroom-to-industry connections that create professional opportunities/experiences for students, cross-departmental and interdisciplinary collaboration, support course development across main, NYC, LA, and international programs, build relationships with leading entertainment companies, enhance the School's national and global reputation, and help keep faculty informed on business trends and innovations.
Application Instructions: Applicants must submit the following documents for consideration: Curriculum Vitae/Resume, Cover Letter that addresses the following: teaching/mentorship philosophy and experience, whether in classroom or professional settings; how you will create a classroom environment that is welcoming to all; how you will stay connected to industry for the benefit of students, as is expected for Professors of Practice, List of at least three references with knowledge of your work, 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: tgoenka@syr.edu