FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 9, 2026 CONTACT | Heather Birks | 202.602.0584
Call for BEA Faculty Fellow of Student Programs
Application Deadline: Friday, July 31, 2026
BEA seeks applicants for a Faculty Fellow of Student Programs to support BEA student clubs and assist with the development of innovative and high impact programming for students pursuing careers in radio, television, film, and the related media industries of news and entertainment.
Specific duties will include:
– Assessing and enhancing BEA Collegiate Media Chapters in addition to overseeing the chapters.
– Support and assist the work of BEA CMCs, including management of the BEA 48 film and audio competitions, and other pilot competitions as needed.
– Explore and recommend enhancements to student member benefits and programs.
– Work with BEA staff to develop and manage student specific programming and tracks at BEA convention, including planning for the AERho Induction Ceremony.
– Develop student programming (in-person and/or virtual) throughout the course of the year (examples: career development activities, guest speakers, etc.).
– Attend BEA’s annual convention and the Spring Board Meeting, and participate in the fall meeting electronically.
Interested applicants should submit the following:
– a letter expressing their interest in, ability and qualifications for the position.
– a comprehensive resume or CV.
The fellow will be appointed to a two-year term, renewable for a third year. The term is from September 2026 through September 2028. The position is open to individual BEA members who are full-time university faculty. BEA will underwrite an annual $3,000 stipend for the fellow.
All application materials must be received no later than Friday, July 31, 2026.
Questions about the position can be directed to BEA’s president Thomas Baggerman, the BEA executive director Heather Birks, or outgoing Faculty Fellow Sandy Henry.
Application Deadline: Friday, July 31, 2026. Click Here To Apply.
About the Broadcast Education Association (BEA) – BEA is the professional association for professors, industry professionals and graduate students interested in teaching and research related to electronic media and multimedia enterprises. There are currently more than 2,500 individual and institutional members worldwide. Visit www.beaweb.org for more information.