Tenure-Track Assistant or Associate Professor in Media and Technology

University of Florida•Gainesville, FL

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Media Production, Management, and Technology (MPMT) at the University of Florida is seeking an energetic scholar for a nine-month, tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position starting August 2027. The ideal candidate will have an active research program centered on any aspect of media and technology, utilizing a broad range of methodological traditions and theoretical perspectives. While the research area is open, the candidate must be prepared to teach RTV 3432: Ethics and Problems in Media, a core course for undergraduate majors in both Digital Film and Video Production and Media Management and Technology. The department serves approximately 500 undergraduate majors across these two specializations, preparing students for careers in film and video production, social media strategy, audience analytics, UI/UX design, and digital marketing. The College of Journalism and Communications offers extensive research resources, including the Atlas Lab for social media listening, the Media Effects and Technology Lab, and the Center for Public Interest Communications.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

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.