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How much do professor of practice jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for professor of practice in the United States is $89,999.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $85,000.00 and $95,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Professor Of Practice vs Lecturer?

AspectProfessor Of PracticeLecturer
Required CredentialsAdvanced degree (often terminal), professional experienceBachelor's or Master's degree, teaching experience
Work EnvironmentHigher education institutions, industry-focusedUniversities, colleges, primarily teaching roles
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in academia with industry experience emphasisCommon in academia, focus on instruction
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding industry professionals transitioning to academiaAcademic teaching roles, entry to mid-level faculty

The main difference is that a Professor Of Practice typically has extensive industry experience and a terminal degree, focusing on practical knowledge, while a Lecturer usually holds a relevant academic degree and primarily focuses on teaching. Both roles are common in higher education, but the Professor Of Practice emphasizes real-world expertise, whereas the Lecturer emphasizes academic instruction.

What is a Professor of Practice?

A Professor of Practice is an academic title given to individuals with significant professional experience in a specific field, rather than a traditional academic background. These professors often bring real-world expertise and industry knowledge to the classroom, enhancing the practical learning experience for students. They may teach, mentor, and collaborate on research projects, but typically their primary focus is on teaching and bridging the gap between academia and industry. Professors of Practice are commonly found in fields like business, law, engineering, and the arts.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Professor of Practice, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Professor of Practice, you need extensive professional experience in your field, usually complemented by an advanced degree and a proven record of industry accomplishments. Familiarity with digital learning platforms, academic assessment tools, and sometimes specific industry-related certifications is typically required. Exceptional communication, mentorship, and networking skills set individuals apart in this role. These skills are crucial for bridging academic theory with real-world application, enhancing student learning and university-industry collaboration.

How does a Professor of Practice typically balance teaching, industry engagement, and academic responsibilities?

A Professor of Practice often divides their time between teaching applied courses, collaborating with industry partners, and contributing to curriculum development. Unlike traditional research-focused faculty, they bring real-world experience to the classroom and may lead workshops, mentorship programs, or networking events. While their research output may be less than tenure-track professors, they are valued for fostering industry connections and integrating practical skills into academic programs. Teamwork with other faculty and administrative staff is essential to align academic goals with current industry needs.

What Does a Professor of Practice Do?

As a professor of practice, you work with faculty and students to promote the integration of academic scholarship within a specific field of practice. You perform the role of a professor as you teach courses while adding direct information on how to practice within the field. You provide resources as well as offer your individual experience in the area you assist. Your responsibilities include developing curriculum, advising students on future education goals, coordinating outreach activities, providing a syllabus, and encouraging a deeper understanding for students that goes beyond traditional education. You are also required to contribute to college programs with new research.

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Professor of Practice - Television, Radio & Film

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY • On-site

$80/hr

Full-time

Posted 29 days ago

Job description

Posting Details
Posting Details
Job #
078754
Job Title
Professor of Practice - Television, Radio & Film
Location
Syracuse, NY
Campus
Syracuse, NY
Commitment to On-Campus Experience
Syracuse University is committed to delivering an exceptional student experience through vibrant, engaged campus communities. This position is based at the above campus location and requires regular in-person presence to support our students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to our thriving academic environment. Syracuse University values the collaboration, mentorship, and spontaneous connections that happen when our community works together on campus. Remote work arrangements are limited in accordance with University policy.
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
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:
• Executive Track
• 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 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 School's 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: tgoenka@syr.edu
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 master's degree students, 200 online master's 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 school's 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 https://newhouse.syracuse.edu.
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 University's 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 http://www.syracuse.edu.
About the Syracuse area
Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.
EEO Statement
Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.
Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans
Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University's contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.
Commitment to a Respectful and Welcoming Community
Syracuse University fosters a welcoming learning environment where students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all aspects of campus life reflect a broad range of perspectives and experiences. The University community values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to engage with and appreciate the richness of backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences that shape our society. To achieve this, we strive to cultivate a community that respects and encourages open dialogue, understanding, and mutual respect.
Quick Link
https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/112968
Job Posting Date
05/11/2026
Application Deadline
06/30/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Priority Consideration
05/29/2026
Job Category
Faculty
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