Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Position in Media Studies

The Department of Radio-Television-Film at the University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a full-time tenure-track assistant professor to begin in Fall 2026. The Department is housed within the Moody College of Communication, and offers a broad range of courses in media studies, production, and screenwriting leading to B.S., M.A., M.F.A, and Ph.D. degrees. The Department of Radio-Television-Film is one of the few programs in the country that is consistently ranked in the top ten in both media studies as well as production and screenwriting. Moody College of Communication, one of the largest, most comprehensive communication colleges in the country, includes programs in Advertising and Public Relations, Communication Studies, Journalism and Media, and Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences.

We are looking for faculty who conduct broad-based research in the following areas: media history and industries associated with film, television, and/or digital media. Scholars engaging with questions related to platforms, infrastructures and/or the political economy of media are encouraged to apply, as are scholars who approach these questions from global perspectives.

Candidates for this faculty position should be prepared to teach courses currently offered by the department as well as develop new courses aligned with their research interests. The Radio-Television-Film Department highlights a range of areas including film and television history and production, critical/cultural analysis, digital studies, global media, industries, screenwriting, and more.

Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. at the time of the appointment. Applicants should have a promising or established program of research and publication record, a commitment to teaching excellence, and an interest in advising and mentoring graduate students and undertaking collaborative research. The ability to actively pursue and secure external funding is also valued.

Applicants should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, statements on teaching and research (each statement no more than 500 words), and the names and contact information for three references. Letters of recommendation will be requested of finalists.

Screening of applicants will begin October 1, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Applications must be made via Interfolio. If you do not have a Dossier account with Interfolio, you will be prompted to create one prior to applying for the position. If you have questions about using Interfolio, please email help@interfolio.com or call (877) 997-8807.

Questions can be directed to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Alisa Perren at aperren@austin.utexas.edu

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