Assistant or Associate Professor in Media Technology
Assistant or Associate Professor in Media Technology
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Assistant or Associate Professor in Media Technology
The candidate must have a terminal degree (Ph.D. J.D.) in a field related to media and communication or in a field related to social sciences with a focus on media and communication by August 2026.
The University of Florida Department of Media Production Management and Technology at the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions: one Assistant Professor and one Associate/Assistant Professor in the areas of media technology and management.
Description of the job position:
The Department of Media Production Management and Technology (MPMT) at the University of Floridas College of Journalism and Communications invites applications for one assistant professor position and one associate/assistant professor position with a focus on media technology and/or management starting August 2026.
We are looking for two faculty members who conduct original research that examines the psychological processing and/or the economic societal ethical and cultural implications of media technologies including but not limited to the following areas:
- Entertainment media
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)-related technologies such as social robots generative AI recommendation systems and algorithms
- Social media/mobile media/user analytics
- Digital culture and strategy
- Platform studies
- Science and Technology Studies
- Law and policy
- Media and technology startups organizations and industry development
Applicants are expected to demonstrate a solid theoretical basis for understanding media technologies and use diverse traditional or innovative methods to analyze and explain media practices and/or media management strategies.
Job Qualifications
The candidate should have a terminal degree (Ph.D. J.D.) in a field related to media and communication or in a field related to social sciences with a focus on media and communication by August 2026.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a record of scholarship in areas of media technology and management that leads to strong publications and a high likelihood of securing internal and external funding. The assistant professor candidate should also demonstrate their potential in establishing a national and international reputation. The associate professor candidate should demonstrate their national and international reputation.
The candidate will teach core courses and elective courses in the Department of Media Production Management and Technology including RTV3002 Understanding Audiences RTV4800 Media Management & Strategy and/or RTV 3432 Ethics and Problems in Media. The candidate will also have opportunities to develop new courses in the department and teach graduate-level courses within the College of Journalism and Communications.
The candidate should demonstrate a commitment to enhancing and nourishing a culture that supports the growth and development of all employees and a climate that allows everyone to do their best work.
About the Department of Media Production Management & Technology
The Department of Media Production Management and Technology is one of the premier programs in offering courses related to mass media and emerging media. Our curriculum prepares students for the media industry through two specializations: Digital Film and Video Production and Media Management and Technology. The department has about 500 student majors and 16 full-time faculty. Students from the department pursue careers in film production TV program production social media management brand management consumer analysis UI/UX design and digital marketing among others.
About the College of Journalism and Communications
We are recognized as a national leader in communication scholarship and professional skills development. Be part of an ambitious progressive and collaborative program at one of the top public research universities in the United States.
Accredited by ACEJMC the college has earned its reputation for excellence over the last half-century on the strength of its programs faculty students and alumni; the stories they tell; and the difference they make around the world. With over 70 full-time faculty members and 175 part-time instructors serving in four academic departmentsAdvertising; Journalism; Media Production Management and Technology; and Public Relationswe enroll about 2500 undergraduates both in-person and online. Additionally more than 700 graduate students are earning masters and doctoral degrees.
The College of Journalism and Communications offers multiple research and teaching environments including the Atlas Lab for social media listening; the Consortium on Trust in Media and Technology; the STEM Translational Communication Center; the Center for Public Interest Communications; the Media Effects and Technology Lab; the Institute for Public Relations; The Agency a full-service student-run advertising and public relations agency; the Innovation News Center; Division of Media Properties; and more. The College is highly involved in UFs AI Initiative.
About the University of Florida
Our university ranked in the top 6 among public universities in the top 28 overall and as the number 1 in online undergraduate programs by the 2024 U.S. News and World Report. UF continues to expand its faculty ranks and the impact of its research and curriculum. UF faculty members annually generate more than $1 billion in research expenditures with a comprehensive long-term AI initiative ( and access to state-of-the-art infrastructure including one of the most powerful supercomputers in the U.S.
The University of Florida is a member of the Association of American Universities and is categorized in the Carnegie Commissions top tier of research universities. UF has a student body of more than 60000 who come from all 50 states in the United States and more than 100 countries. The university and greater Gainesville communities enjoy a diversity of cultural events restaurants year-round outdoor recreational activities and social opportunities.
The University of Florida is situated in north-central Florida a region renowned for its abundant natural beauty. Gainesville is within a two-hour drive of Tampa Orlando Jacksonville the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico.
About Gainesville
As home to Floridas largest and oldest university Gainesville () is one of the states centers of education medicine cultural events and athletics. Gainesville and the surrounding area is home to about 250000 people a robust arts community several museums a world-class health care system anchored at UF a downtown core known for its restaurants and brew pubs excellent public and private schools and abundant nature exemplified by clear natural springs. Additionally within 2 hours are attractions such as Disney World Universal Studios Busch Gardens and historic St. Augustine. Explore Gainesville in 60 Seconds.
UF Benefits
At the University of Florida you will not only find competitive salaries but youll enjoy elevated benefits and leave options tuition assistance programs and stability and support with opportunities for advancement and career growth that only UF can offer. To view the universitys Total Reward benefit package please click here .
Commensurate with experience
The candidate must have a terminal degree (Ph.D. J.D.) in a field related to media and communication or in a field related to social sciences with a focus on media and communication by August 2026.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a record of scholarship in areas of media technology and management that leads to strong publications and a high likelihood of securing internal and external funding. The assistant professor candidate should also demonstrate their potential in establishing a national and international reputation. The associate professor candidate should demonstrate their national and international reputation.
Applications must be submitted online via and include the following:
- A cover letter that addresses the candidates research programs and teaching experiences
- A complete curriculum vitae
- Teaching evaluation data where available or other evidence of teaching effectiveness.
- Copies of two representative publications particularly pieces the candidate has first-authored or lead-authored.
- Names addresses e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of three references.
The review of applications will begin on October 10 and will continue until the position is filled.
The search committee consists of Yu-Hao Lee Jasmine McNealy & Kun Xu. Questions can be directed to the search committee chair Yu-Hao Lee at
If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position please call or the Florida Relay System at (TDD).
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Employment Type
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