Assistant or Associate Professor in Media Management
Job Description:The University of Florida is one of the most innovative universities in the nation, currently ranked #6 among U.S. public research universities by U.S. News and World Report. Its College of Journalism and Communications – department of Media Production, Management, and Technology (MPMT) is at the forefront of driving change! MPMT graduates and research faculty are changing the communications landscape, addressing important societal issues through technology and story.
About the Opportunity:
The College of Journalism and Communications’ department of Media Production, Management, and Technology seeks an innovative leader and experienced research professional to teach in the Management and Strategy track. The ideal candidate will have experience conducting original research in the field of media management including, but not limited to:
Media Management, Strategy, and Marketing
Media Organization, Market Structure/Concentration, and Policy
Emerging Media Consumption and Business Implications
Technology Management and User Experience Management
Media Consumer/Audience Analysis
Entertainment Media Management and Content Marketing
The Professor in Media Management will teach core courses and elective courses in the Department of Media Production, Management, and Technology. Highly qualified candidates may have opportunities to develop new courses and teach graduate-level courses within the College of Journalism and Communications.
Additionally, qualified candidates will demonstrate a solid theoretical basis for addressing emerging trends in the media and technology industries using quantitative and/or qualitative perspectives.
About the Department of Media Production, Management, and Technology:
The Department of Media Production, Management, and Technology is one of the premier programs in the country, offering courses related to mass media and emerging media. Our curriculum prepares students for the media industry through three specializations: Digital Film and Video Production, Management and Strategy, and Media and Society. The department has about 500 students and 19 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.
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 83 full-time faculty members and 150 part-time instructors serving in four academic departments—Advertising; Journalism; Media Production, Management, and Technology; and Public Relations—we enroll about 2,500 undergraduates both in-person and online. Additionally, more than 700 graduate students are earning master’s 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 also highly involved in UF’s AI Initiative. The College and University emphasize international teaching and research. The College sponsors several study abroad programs, and faculty have carried out virtual exchange programs with instructors outside the U.S.
About the University of Florida
Our university is ranked in the top 6 among public universities, in the top 28 overall, and 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 annually generate more than $1 billion in research expenditures, with a comprehensive long-term AI initiative (https://ai.ufl.edu/about/) and the availability of state-of-the-art infrastructure. The University of Florida encourages cross-disciplinary research and teaching. Department faculty are involved with such areas as UF Health, Digital Arts and Sciences, and the Centers for European Studies, Latin American Studies, and African Studies.
The University of Florida is a member of the Association of American Universities and is categorized in the Carnegie Commission’s top tier of research universities. UF has a student body of more than 60,000 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 located in north central Florida, a region known 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 Florida's largest and oldest university, Gainesville (http://cityofgainesville.org) is one of the state's centers of education, medicine, cultural events, and athletics. Gainesville and the surrounding area are home to about 250,000 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 you’ll 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 university’s Total Reward benefit package, please click here, https://benefits.hr.ufl.edu.
Expected Salary:Commensurate with experience.
Minimum Requirements:The candidate should have a Ph.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 2025.
Preferred Qualifications:Proven record of scholarship in media management, economics, or a related area that led to strong publications.
Experience conducting original research that examines media management
Strong background in utilizing a theoretical basis for addressing emerging trends in the media and technology industries using quantitative and/or qualitative perspectives.
Experience with or knowledge of processes to secure internal and external funding through publication.
Strong track record of enhancing and nourishing a collaborative environment that supports growth and development of all students and employees.
Experienced instructor who fosters an environment of excellence.
Demonstrated potential in establishing a national and international reputation.
Special Instructions to Applicants:Applications must be submitted online via https://jobs.ufl.edu and include the following:
A cover letter that addresses the candidate’s research programs and teaching experiences A complete curriculum vita 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 at least three references.The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a competitive pool is established.
The search committee consists of Jieun Shin, David Ostroff, and Andrew Selepak. Questions can be directed to the search committee chair, Jieun Shin, at jieun.shin@ufl.edu.
The final candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered "official" if a designation of "Issued to Student" is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/.
The University of Florida is a public institution and subject to all requirements under the Florida Sunshine and Public Records laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call (352) 392-24772477 or the Florida Relay System at (800) 955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.
The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information, and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.
Health Assessment Required: No