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.

Applicants must hold a PhD in cinema and media studies or a related field.

Required Applicant Materials:

To apply, submit via WaveWorks (provide link) 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.

For further inquiries about this position, please email Dr. Laura-Zoë Humphreys ([email protected]). Review of applications will begin November 9, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.