Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Cinema and Media Studies

Faculty Opportunity: Assistant Professor – Global South Media Studies – University of Pennsylvania

• Institution: University of Pennsylvania

• Academic Unit / Department: Department of Cinema & Media Studies, School of Arts & Sciences

• Job Reference / Requisition ID: Not specified

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, Tenure-Track

• Academic Rank / Level: Assistant Professor

• Salary / Remuneration: Not specified

• Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

• Expected Start Date: July 1, 2027

• Application Deadline: Review begins October 1, 2026; applications accepted until the position is filled

Overview of Role

The Department of Cinema & Media Studies at the University of Pennsylvania invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Global South Media Studies. The position focuses on Latin American, African, and/or African diasporic media cultures, with opportunities to contribute to interdisciplinary research and expand the geographic scope of the department’s undergraduate and graduate curriculum.

Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Teach two courses per semester at undergraduate and graduate levels.

• Contribute to the department’s introductory Media Studies lecture rotation.

• Develop courses that expand geographic coverage within Cinema and Media Studies.

• Maintain an active and high-quality research programme.

• Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.

• Contribute to departmental, School, and University academic activities.

• Engage in interdisciplinary research and collaboration across the University.

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

• Required Education: Doctorate in a relevant discipline by July 1, 2027.

• Primary Expertise: Global South Media Studies with specialization in Latin American, African, and/or African diasporic media cultures.

• Relevant Subfields: Media Industries, South-South Relations, Sound Studies, Reception Studies, and related areas.

• Research Profile: Strong evidence of research potential; media production experience may also be considered where relevant.

• Teaching & Mentoring: Demonstrated commitment to teaching, advising, and mentoring a diverse undergraduate and graduate student body.

• Certifications / Licensure: Not specified.

Remuneration & Benefits

• Salary: Not specified in the provided announcement.

• Additional employment benefits are not detailed in the supplied job description.

Application Checklist & Required Documents

1. Cover Letter of no more than 750 words addressing research and teaching

2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

3. Writing Sample of no more than 8,000 words

4. Three Confidential Letters of Recommendation

Application Process

• 🔗 Application Link: Not provided in the supplied announcement

• 📧 Contact / Enquiries: Davor Svetinović, Graduate Coordinator / Assistant to the Chair – davors@sas.upenn.edu

• 📞 Contact Number: 215-746-3761

• 📅 Application Review Begins: October 1, 2026

• 📌 Closing Status: Applications will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled.

🌐 Official Website: https://cinemastudies.sas.upenn.edu/