Assistant/Associate Professor Media History
The Department of Communication at Tulane University invites applications for a tenure-line Assistant Professor or Associate Professor position in media history. Areas and approaches of interest may include broadcast media, cinema, digital media, video, media archaeology, intermediality, or industrial/institutional histories. The ideal candidate’s research must be grounded in historical methods (including archival research and/or interviews) and their critical theorization. Candidates must also have an established record of peer-reviewed publication appropriate for rank. Applicants with production experience or who produce media (e.g., video essays, podcasts, digital humanities) as part of their research are especially encouraged to apply.
We seek a faculty colleague to expand and innovate in the “Texts and Representations” area of our core curriculum (https://liberalarts.tulane.edu/departments/communication/academics/thecommunication-major). Candidates should be prepared to teach a core course in this area of the curriculum (Film Analysis, New Media Analysis, Rhetorical Analysis, or a course of their own devising). Candidates should be experienced pedagogues who are additionally prepared to teach introductory courses and seminars in their areas of specialization. The course load for this position is 2 – 2. Tulane University is a tier-one research university in the United States and the Department of Communication is committed to developing an interdisciplinary and transnational undergraduate education.
Qualifications
Applicants must hold a PhD in cinema and media studies or a related field.
Application Instructions
To apply, submit via WaveWorks link provided below, a cover letter, CV, two writing samples, a sample syllabus for a course they have taught, and a list of three professional references with contact information. The search committee will request letters of recommendation, a research statement, and additional teaching materials from shortlisted candidates. Questions can be directed to Dr. Laura-Zoë Humphreys ([email protected]), Chair of the Search Committee. We are committed to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive institution, and we especially encourage candidates from historically underrepresented groups to apply. Review of applications will begin November 9, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.
Assistant/Associate Professor Media History
Tulane University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The university is committed to building a culturally diverse educational environment and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.
