How to Apply
Applications should be submitted to https://webapps.lsa.umich.edu/Apply/2146/
Applicants should submit:
- a letter of application
- a curriculum vitae
- a statement of current and future research plans
- a statement of teaching philosophy and experience
- up to three representative publications or other writings
- evidence of teaching excellence
- contact information for three recommenders. (Letters will be requested after the first round of review.)
In the letter of application, the applicant should elaborate on how they have and/or would support interdisciplinary appreciation for research traditions other than their own and collegiality in a department with a great deal of intellectual diversity.
Job Summary
The Department of Communication & Media at the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor) invites applications for a tenure track position in the broadly defined area of Media Industries, to begin August 25, 2026. This position will be at the level of assistant professor or tenured associate or full professor.
We seek scholars who can contribute to our understanding of the rapid transformations in media ownership structures, content creation, media technologies, and evolving platforms, and who examine the implications these developments hold for media producers, workers, audiences, and society more generally.
We welcome applicants whose research explores key aspects of contemporary media industries, including but not limited to shifts in media ownership and consolidation, changing labor conditions and practices within media industries, emergent content forms, digital platforms, regulatory environments, and the complex relationships between media, technology, and society. Candidates who address issues related to censorship, freedom of speech, and First Amendment debates from comparative or transnational perspectives are also encouraged to apply.
Rank will be commensurate with experience and scholarly achievement, following the guidelines of the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts at the University of Michigan.
Responsibilities*
Job duties include research activity, teaching of graduate and undergraduate courses, mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students, and service to the department, school, university, and profession.
The Department of Communication & Media's mission centers on studying and teaching about the evolving media landscape: its industries and structures, effects, everyday uses, and regulatory dynamics. We aim to foster rigorous scholarship that engages with pressing societal issues surrounding the media's role and impact in a rapidly changing world.
This hire reflects our commitment to expanding our research and instructional capabilities in the study of media industries, emphasizing innovative scholarship and instructional excellence. Successful candidates will contribute significantly to shaping and advancing this dynamic area within our department.
Required Qualifications*
Applicants should have a doctoral degree in Communication, Media Studies, or a closely related discipline. We seek individuals with strong records of high-level scholarly research and publication, combined with demonstrated excellence in teaching and mentorship at undergraduate and graduate levels. Our department values diverse epistemological and methodological traditions, including quantitative, qualitative, historical, critical-cultural, computational, and multi-method approaches. Candidates may specialize within a particular methodological tradition or adopt a multi-method approach, but must demonstrate a willingness to collaborate in a multidisciplinary and methodologically pluralistic academic environment.
A PhD must be conferred by the start of the appointment.
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Background Screening
Employment will require a successful criminal background check and may require an institutional reference check regarding any misconduct. Candidates may be required to submit a self-disclosure form as well as an authorization to release information form, and must meet all degree requirements prior to the start date of the position. The University of Michigan is supportive of the needs of dual career couples and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply.
Application Deadline
For any questions, please contact the executive assistant, Lana Naqshbandi, at [email protected]. The deadline for submission is September 8.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.