Assistant Professor – Media Industry Studies – Emory University

Assistant Professor – Media Industry Studies – Emory University

• Institution: Emory University

• Academic Unit / Department: Arts and Sciences · Department of Film and Media

• Job Reference / Requisition ID: Not specified

• Appointment Type: Tenure-Track

• Academic Rank / Level: Assistant Professor

• Salary / Remuneration: Not specified

• Location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA

• Application Deadline: Review begins October 5, 2026; applications accepted until the position is filled

📋 Overview of Role

Emory University’s Department of Film and Media invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in Media Industry Studies, beginning August 1, 2027. The successful candidate will join a growing undergraduate program at an R1 research university and contribute to teaching, scholarship, curriculum development, experiential learning, and student mentoring.

🎯 Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Teach courses in the candidate’s area of expertise and core Media Industry Studies courses.

• Teach courses including History of the American Media Industry, Introduction to Media Industries, and the Film and Media Management Concentration capstone.

• Contribute to existing core curriculum courses such as American TV History.

• Develop and strengthen curriculum in Media Industry Studies.

• Lead or contribute to experiential learning opportunities, including programs and site visits in Los Angeles, New York City, and Atlanta.

• Mentor students pursuing careers in the media industry and engage with alumni.

• Maintain an active research agenda and contribute sustained scholarship to the field.

• Contribute to a scholarly community that prioritizes equity and inclusion.

🎓 Qualifications & Candidate Profile

• Required Education: Ph.D. in Film & Media Studies or a related field by the time of appointment.

• Experience & Specializations: At least 2 years of successful university-level teaching experience, with a sustained program of scholarship and active research agenda.

• Preferred Expertise: Critical approaches to the historical and contemporary study of film, television, and digital media industries, with strong training in cinema and media studies.

• Additional Strengths: Experience or interest in curriculum building, experiential learning, student career mentoring, and alumni engagement.

• Certifications / Licensure: Not specified.

💼 Remuneration & Benefits

• Salary: Not specified in the posting.

• Appointment: Tenure-track position beginning August 1, 2027.

📄 Application Checklist & Required Documents

1. Cover Letter relating experience and interests to the required qualifications.

2. Curriculum Vitae (CV).

3. Research Statement.

4. Three samples of scholarly work, such as journal articles, book chapters, or dissertation/book manuscript chapters.

5. Evidence of successful teaching, preferably two syllabi from courses taught as instructor of record and course evaluations.

6. Names and contact information for three references; letters will be requested at a later stage.

📬 Application Process

• 🔗 Application Link: https://dossier.interfolio.com/apply/191903

• 📧 Contact / Enquiries: Clare Sterling, Film and Media Academic Department Administrator — Emily.clare.sterling@emory.edu

• 📅 Application Deadline: Review begins October 5, 2026 and continues until the position is filled.

🌐 Official Website: https://www.emory.edu/