Assistant / Associate Professor in Media History – Tulane University

Faculty Opportunity: Assistant / Associate Professor in Media History – Tulane University

• Institution: Tulane University

• Department: Department of Communication

• Position: Assistant / Associate Professor in Media History

• Job Identification: 2089

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, Tenure-Line Faculty

• Location: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

• Teaching Load: 2-2

• Posting Date: October 8, 2026

• Application Review Begins: November 9, 2026

• Final Closing Status: Open until filled

• Salary / Remuneration: Exact salary not specified

Overview of Role

The Department of Communication at Tulane University invites applications for a tenure-line Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in Media History.

The Department seeks a scholar whose research is grounded in historical methods and critical theorization, with potential expertise across areas such as:

• Broadcast media

• Cinema

• Digital media

• Video

• Media archaeology

• Intermediality

• Industrial histories

• Institutional histories

Candidates should have an established record of peer-reviewed publication appropriate to the rank sought.

Research Focus

The successful candidate’s research should use historical methods, including approaches such as:

• Archival research

• Interviews

• Historical analysis

• Critical theory

• Media history

• Institutional and industrial analysis

Applicants with media-production experience or who incorporate forms such as video essays, podcasts, or digital humanities into their research are especially encouraged to apply.

Teaching Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Carry a 2-2 teaching load.

• Contribute to the Department’s Texts and Representations curricular area.

• Teach introductory courses.

• Teach advanced seminars in areas of specialization.

• Potentially teach a core course such as:

  • Film Analysis

  • New Media Analysis

  • Rhetorical Analysis

  • Or a course developed by the successful candidate

The Department emphasizes interdisciplinary and transnational undergraduate education.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must hold a:

• Ph.D. in Cinema and Media Studies

• Or a closely related field

Candidates should also have:

• A research programme grounded in historical methods.

• A strong record of peer-reviewed publication appropriate to rank.

• Teaching experience relevant to Communication and Media Studies.

Preferred Profile

The Department is particularly interested in candidates who:

• Work across media history and critical theory.

• Engage archival or interview-based research.

• Produce media as part of scholarly research.

• Can contribute to existing and new courses in media analysis.

• Demonstrate interdisciplinary and transnational approaches.

Application Checklist

Applicants should submit:

1. Cover Letter

2. Curriculum Vitae

3. Two Writing Samples

4. Sample Syllabus

   • From a course previously taught

5. List of Three Professional References

   • Include contact information

Shortlisted candidates may later be asked to provide:

• Letters of recommendation

• Research statement

• Additional teaching materials

Important Dates

• Posting Date: October 8, 2026

• Application Review Begins: November 9, 2026

• Final Closing Status: Open until filled

For strongest consideration, applicants should submit their materials before November 9, 2026.

Application Process

Applications should be submitted through Tulane University’s WaveWorks recruitment system.

Job Identification: 2089

Position Contact: Dr. Laura-Zoë Humphreys
Email: lhumphreys@tulane.edu

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