[Commlist] Tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Media Industry Studies - Department of Film and Media, Emory University

Emory University, Department of Film and Media
Employment Classification: Tenure Track Assistant Professor
Area of Speciality: Media Industry Studies
 Emory University’s Department of Film and Media invites applications 
for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Media Industry 
Studies to begin on August 1, 2027. The successful applicant will join a 
growing, dynamic undergraduate program at a R1 research university which 
offers a Film and Media major and minor, a minor in Media Production, 
and a Concentration in Film and Media Management (a joint program with 
the Goizueta Business School).

We are looking for an active and innovative scholar who can enrich and 
expand our existing strengths in Media Industry Studies. We welcome 
applications from scholars with a wide range of specializations and 
methodological approaches. We are particularly interested in scholars 
who take a critical approach to the historical and contemporary study of 
the film, television, and digital media industries, and who have a 
strong training in the broader field of cinema and media studies.  In 
addition to offering courses in their area of expertise, this hire will 
be expected to teach media industry classes, including History of the 
American Media Industry, Introduction to Media Industries, and the Film 
and Media Management Concentration capstone course. Special 
consideration will be given to those who can also teach existing core 
curriculum courses, including but not limited to, American TV History.
 Media industry studies is an area of growth for our department, and we 
are particularly interested in candidates who have experience or 
interest in curriculum building; leading experiential learning 
opportunities for students like our summer program in LA, Treks to LA 
and NYC, and site visits in Atlanta; mentoring of students interested in 
careers in the media industry; and alumni engagement.
 Minimum Qualifications:
A Ph.D. in Film & Media Studies or a related field at the time of 
appointment
Evidence of a program of sustained scholarship and an active research agenda
At least 2 years of successful teaching experience at the university level
Interest in contributing to a scholarly community that prioritizes 
equity and inclusion
 Please submit the following materials for initial review:
Cover letter relating your experience and interests to the required 
qualifications
Curriculum vitae Research Statement
3 samples of scholarly work (e.g. journal articles, book chapters, or 
chapters from a dissertation or book manuscript)
Evidence of successful teaching (2 syllabi ideally for courses you have 
taught as instructor of record, and course evaluations)
Names and contact information for three references (letters will be 
requested at a later stage of the process)
 To Apply, Submit Materials to: https://apply.interfolio.com/191903
 Application Deadline:
Review of applications will begin on 5 October 2026 and will continue 
until the position is filled.  Contact Name and Email: Clare Sterling, 
Film and Media Academic Department Administrator, 
(Emily.clare.sterling /at/ emory.edu)
 Salary: Competitive and commensurate with the candidate’s 
qualifications, rank, and experience while considering internal equity.
 EEOO Statement:
Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will 
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, 
religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or 
other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
 Additional information that can be included but is not required: Emory 
University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or 
employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, 
discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and 
training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in 
university programs and in the use of facilities without such 
discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the 
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment 
Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state 
regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and 
affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with 
disabilities).

 Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory 
University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman 
Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 
404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).
---------------
The COMMLIST
---------------
This mailing list is a free service offered by Nico Carpentier. Please use it responsibly and wisely. The commlist has no responsibility for any damage caused by its postings. Subscription to the list automatically implies agreement with this rule.
--
To subscribe or unsubscribe, please visit http://commlist.org/
--
Before sending a posting request, please always read the guidelines at http://commlist.org/
--
To contact the mailing list manager:
Email: (nico.carpentier /at/ commlist.org)
URL: http://nicocarpentier.net
---------------