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University of Florida · 4 months ago

Assistant or Associate Professor in Media Technology

positionGainesville, FL
timePart-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level

The University of Florida is a leading institution recognized for its excellence in communication scholarship and professional skills development. They are seeking two tenure-track faculty members for the Department of Media Production, Management, and Technology, focusing on media technology and management, starting August 2026.

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Responsibilities

Conduct original research that examines the psychological processing, and/or the economic, societal, ethical, and cultural implications of media technologies
Teach core courses and elective courses in the Department of Media Production, Management, and Technology, including RTV3002 Understanding Audiences, RTV4800 Media Management & Strategy, and/or RTV 3432 Ethics and Problems in Media
Develop new courses in the department and teach graduate-level courses within the College of Journalism and Communications

Qualification

Media technology researchMedia managementScholarship recordTeaching experienceCommitment to diversityCourse development

Required

The candidate must have a terminal degree (Ph.D., J.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 2026

Preferred

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a record of scholarship in areas of media technology and management that leads to strong publications and a high likelihood of securing internal and external funding
The assistant professor candidate should also demonstrate their potential in establishing a national and international reputation
The associate professor candidate should demonstrate their national and international reputation

Benefits

Competitive salaries
Elevated benefits and leave options
Tuition assistance programs
Stability and support with opportunities for advancement and career growth

Company

University of Florida

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University of Florida is a public land-grant research university in Gainesville, Florida.
dateFounded in 1853
location
Gainesville, Florida, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.ufl.edu

H1B Sponsorship

University of Florida has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$6.83M
Key Investors
Align TechnologyUS Department of EnergyNFWF
2025-06-02Grant
2024-09-17Grant· $2M
2024-09-10Grant· $0.18M

Leadership Team

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Sri Kalyanaraman
Co-founder, VR for the Social Good Initiative
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Chris Cowen
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