Tenure-Track Assistant or Associate Professor in Media and Technology

AST/ASO PROF

A terminal degree (Ph.D., J.D., or equivalent) in media, communication, or a related social science or humanities discipline by August 2027.

The Department of Media Production, Management, and Technology (MPMT) at the University of Florida invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position (who currently has tenure) starting August 2027. We seek an energetic scholar with an active research program centered on any aspect of media and technology.

We welcome candidates from a broad range of methodological traditions and theoretical perspectives. While the research program is open to any domain within media and technology, the candidate must be prepared to teach RTV 3432: Ethics and Problems in Media, a core course serving undergraduate majors in both Digital Film and Video Production and Media Management and Technology.

Research & Teaching Responsibilities

• Conduct original research that advances scholarly understanding of media and/or technology including, but not limited to:
  • media infrastructure
  • technology practices
  • sports media and communication
  • media systems
  • platform studies
  • entertainment media
  • digital culture and strategy
  • social/mobile media
  • science and technology studies
• Teach undergraduate core courses, specifically RTV 3432: Ethics and Problems in Media, bridging ethical, regulatory, and societal issues across both creative production and strategic media management contexts and other courses in the department, with opportunities to develop specialized upper-level electives and graduate seminars.
• Pursue internal and external research funding.
• Publish in leading academic venues.
• Mentor students and contribute to departmental, college, and university service.

Minimum Qualifications

• A terminal degree (Ph.D., J.D., or equivalent) in media, communication, or a related social science or humanities discipline by August 2027.
• Demonstrated experience for national and international scholarly impact. (Assistant level)
• Established record of national and international scholarly impact. (Associate level)
• Demonstrated success in research funding.
• Evidence of excellence in university teaching.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Ability to engage students across both creative production and media management specializations in ethical and critical decision-making.
• Commitment to supporting a collaborative academic culture where all faculty, staff, and students can thrive.
• Preference will be given to candidates whose research, professional experience, and teaching demonstrate the ability to bridge the department's two tracks: (1) Digital Film and Video Production and (2) Media Management and Technology.

About the Department & College:

The MPMT department serves approximately 500 undergraduate majors across two core specializations: Digital Film and Video Production and Media Management and Technology. Our faculty prepare students for a variety of careers in film and video production, social media strategy, audience analytics, UI/UX design, and digital marketing. Media Production, Management, and Technology (MPMT) - UF College of Journalism and Communications

The College of Journalism and Communications enrolls over 2,500 undergraduate and 700 graduate students across four departments. Faculty benefit from premier research hubs, including the Atlas Lab for social media listening, the Media Effects and Technology Lab, the Center for Public Interest Communications, and UF's university-wide AI Initiative. Homepage - UF College of Journalism and Communications

About the University & Community

The University of Florida is a top-tier public research university (AAU) with over $1 billion in annual research expenditures and state-of-the-art supercomputing infrastructure. Located in Gainesville, UF offers a vibrant university community surrounded by natural springs, a rich cultural scene, and excellent quality of life within two hours of major metropolitan areas and coastal beaches. 

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The University of Florida offers a competitive salary commensurate with similar positions and includes a full benefits package. To view the university's Total Reward benefit package, please click here: https://hr.ufl.edu/benefits

Commensurate with experience and education

A terminal degree (Ph.D., J.D., or equivalent) in media, communication, or a related social science or humanities discipline by August 2027.

Preference will be given to candidates whose research and teaching demonstrate the ability to bridge the department's two tracks: (1) Digital Film and Video Production and (2) Media Management and Technology.

Applications must be submitted online at jobs.ufl.edu and include:

• A cover letter detailing your research agenda and teaching philosophy
• A current curriculum vitae
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., student evaluations or teaching portfolio)
• Copies of two representative lead-authored publications or scholarly works
• Names, email addresses, and phone numbers for three professional references

Review of applications will begin on October 23 and continue until the position is filled.

Inquiries may be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Jasmine McNealy, at jmcnealy@ufl.edu.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http//www.naces.org/. The application packet will be submitted as one PDF file through the UF Jobs website at https://jobs.ufl.edu/. All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening, which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks, and verification of education.

The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Florida's Government-in-the-Sunshine Laws require that all documents relating to the search process, including letters of application, nomination and reference, be available for public inspection.