Description
The Department of Journalism and Media Studies at Rutgers University’s School of Communication and Information invites applications for an advanced Associate or Full Professor position in the area of Media Industries. We define media industries broadly, including news, music, technology, fashion, sports, and popular culture. The expected start date is September 1, 2027.
Some examples of (but not limited to) the types of scholarship that would fit the call include:
- Social, political and/or cultural implications for media of artificial intelligence
- Critical approaches to media and data infrastructures, platforms, and algorithms
- Creator economies (advocacy, activism, professionalization, uneven access)
- Political economy of emerging media
- Cultural policies and legislation (regulation, ethical issues, and intellectual property)
- Intersection of media industries with environmental issues and vulnerable populations
- Geopolitics and global media corporations
- Changes in social media, streaming, and/or immersive platforms
- Evolutions in the news industry and journalistic practices
- Media industries and audiences
- Media production hubs and urban transformations
- Promotion, media strategy, and social change
- Media labor dynamics
We are especially interested in scholars who study media industries in relation to power and inequality, particularly in the context of, but not limited to, gender/queer/disability studies. Having or building a network of industry/institutional connections is a plus.
Job Responsibilities
Responsibilities of tenured faculty members include undergraduate and graduate teaching assignments, an active program of research in the candidate’s area of scholarly expertise, and service contributions in accordance with the university policy for tenured appointments.
We are seeking someone with leadership experience and/or interest in eventual departmental leadership.
Overview
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is among America’s highest-ranked, most diverse public research universities and is the oldest, largest, and top-ranked public university in the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area. Established in 1766 and the state’s land-grant institution, Rutgers is home to more than 71,000 students and 27,300 full- and part-time faculty and staff who learn, work, and serve the public at three main Rutgers campuses across New Jersey and at locations around the region. With 29 schools and colleges, over 550 degree programs, over 610,000 alumni, and thousands of professional and personal enrichment continuing education programs, Rutgers’ impact is felt around the world. For more information see http://www.rutgers.edu.
The School of Communication and Information (SC&I) on the Rutgers-New Brunswick campus houses a dynamic community of scholars who conduct research and teach in the areas of communication, information science, media studies, information technology, journalism, librarianship, organizational and health communication, public relations, and other professional practice areas. SC&I has more than 2,500 matriculating students and teaches thousands of other Rutgers students in our five undergraduate programs, two masters degrees, interdisciplinary doctoral program, and non-degree continuing education programs. We value our culture of collegiality and we work hard to support the success of our full- and part-time faculty, staff, and students. For more about the school and its activities, see: http://comminfo.rutgers.edu.
Faculty in the Department of Journalism and Media Studies have doctoral and professional degrees in a variety of fields, including communication, journalism, law, sociology, history, anthropology and other areas. We study and practice the operation of media at local, national, and international levels, and our research methods range from humanistic to social scientific. This year marks the 100-year anniversary of journalism education at Rutgers. For more about the department, see:
https://sci.rutgers.edu/departments/journalism-and-media-studies-department
To apply
Applications will only be accepted through the Rutgers website at [ROCS link]. Review of applications will begin on November 15 and continue until the position is filled.
Candidates are asked to submit (1) a cover letter that articulates their fit to specific departmental and schoolwide research and teaching foci, (2) a CV, and (3) the names and contact information of three references.
Questions should be directed to search committee co-chairs Professor Amy Jordan, at a.jordan@rutgers.edu, or Professor Jack Bratich, at jbratich@rutgers.edu.
Requirements
Required Education and Experience
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a relevant field and should have a demonstrated record of top-tier peer-reviewed publications and evidence of effective teaching.
Applicants should provide evidence of leadership in research, teaching, and service. Applicants should currently hold advanced Associate or Full Professor rank at their current institution.
